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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio in 2019.

Pittsburgh Penguins season preview

By Jenna Paler, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the 2025-26 NHL season in a position fans haven’t seen in a long time. After missing the playoffs three years in a row and watching their roster get older, the Penguins...

Hole 12 at the 2025 Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, New York.

Ryder Cup Takeaways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

By Mitchell Bloom, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

For the first time in over a decade, the away team hoisted the Ryder Cup.  The most entertaining and engaging golf tournament took place this past weekend, filled with lots of energy, tension and passion....

Pitt women's lacrosse player Gracie Kahoun (33) during a game against Syracuse in March.

Gracie Kahoun: ‘A ray of sunshine’

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

Gracie Kahoun grew up as the only girl on the field, suiting up in pads and a helmet to play boys’ lacrosse alongside her older brothers in Zionsville, Indiana. This shaped her “never give up” philosophy...

Officials break up a fight between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks during the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31, 2024.

NHL Preview | League leaders in the East and West

By Alex Kiger and Ari Meyer September 23, 2025

The Florida Panthers have dominated the NHL for the past two years, and the Edmonton Oilers have dominated the Western Conference for the past two years. But is that domination going to continue after...

Sam Burns sulks underneath an umbrella as he walks on the 18th fairway during the final round. on Sunday, June 15

The losing end of the Major Championships

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 15, 2025

The only noise players in the last group of the U.S. Open could hear during their approach shots on the 18th fairway was fans in the grandstands and around the 18th green celebrating what J.J. Spaun had...

J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship

J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 15, 2025

Winning is special.  Winning your first golf major, at the sport’s hardest venue, in front of your wife, kids and dad on Father’s Day is even more special — and J.J. Spaun did it. “It was...

J.J. Spaun holds up the U.S. Open trophy on the

Spaun wins 125th U.S. Open, toughs out win in harrowing condition

By Ari Meyer, Senior Staff Writer June 15, 2025

The final round of the U.S. Open was a struggle for every single golfer, but at the end of the day, J.J. Spaun rose above them all. While the previous three rounds provided consistently good play from...

Thriston Lawrence hits an approach shot on hole No. 18 at Oakmont Country Club on Friday, June 13.

Who let the dogs out? | The Pitt News picks their underdogs for Championship Sunday

By Aidan Kasner, Matthew Scabilloni, and Ari Meyer June 14, 2025

Looking at the current leaderboard, there are many names that look like the next U.S. Open winner. With one round until they’re crowned, don’t keep your eyes off these guys that could make just a big...

Sam Burns hits an iron shot on the 12th hole at Oakmont during the first round  of the U.S. Open on Thursday, June 12

Third round separates the crowd, sets up exciting final day at Oakmont

By Conor Hutchison and Ari Meyer June 14, 2025

The golf gods blessed the US Open competitors who performed well enough to make it under the cut line of 7-over-par. An inch of rain last night softened the fairways and slowed the famously fast greens...

Fans cross over the turnpike bridge at Oakmont Country Club during a practice round on Monday, June 9

Preview | The final 18: Will a new champion take home the U.S. Open crown?

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 14, 2025

The standings after 54 holes at the U.S. Open have time and time again told the story of the eventual champion.  Since 2019, leaders, co-leaders, or those behind by just a few shots have gone on to...

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