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The Pitt News

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

There’s no question that one of the most unpopular Pittsburgh Pirates players last year was reliever Ben Heller.  A journeyman righty who the Pirates signed to a minor league contract last December,...

New Athletic Director Allen Greene, Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel and Pitt Board of Trustees Chairperson John Verbanac pose for a photo with a custom Pitt men’s basketball jersey during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Pitt welcomes new athletic director Allen Greene, discusses funding and NIL

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni October 23, 2024

Pitt introduced its new Athletic Director, Allen Greene, at an opening press conference in the Petersen Event Center on Wednesday morning. Greene spoke about himself and his plans to help Pitt athletics...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Pitt finds success in bounce back in a weekend full of games

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

After tough losses last week for volleyball and men’s soccer, Pitt Athletics added to the win column this weekend against big opponents.  Baseball On Friday evening, the Panthers posted a 4-2...

Pitt men’s soccer prepares to defend a cover kick on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt sports prepare for a weekend with opportunities to right recent wrongs

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Cross country This weekend, the Panthers travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete in the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Zimmer Championship Course. Pre-nationals are held as a forerunner for the 2024...

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Not much has changed in this year’s Steelers offense. Despite an entirely new quarterback room and a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith, the offense is still relying on the same principles of...

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Noel Acciari (55) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Friday, Oct. 4.

Penguins’ success hinges on their offseason bets cashing in

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The opening day of free agency in the NHL is usually looked at as an indicator of a team’s plans for the upcoming season. If a team spends a lot of money, they likely have their eyes on the Stanley Cup....

A member of Pitt's swimming and diving team mid-stroke during a meet against Army in Trees Hall on Sept. 22, 2023.

Pitt athletics prepare for a weekend away

By Grace McNally and Matthew Scabilloni October 3, 2024

This weekend, Pitt volleyball heads north looking to stay unbeaten while both swimming and cross country race to have a successful weekend at their meets. Volleyball  No. 1 Pitt volleyball looks...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The Pirates’ 2024 season officially came to a close on Sunday with a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees, ending a season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention weeks ago.  It’s the Pirates’...

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