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The Pitt News

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’...

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, José Iglesias, left center, David Peterson, right center, and Brandon Nimmo, right, celebrate in the dugout after taking the lead in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.

Batter up!: MLB playoffs are here and TPN Sports are ready for the action

By Dan Adeyemi, Aidan Kasner, and Matthew Scabilloni September 30, 2024

Phillies cage the Tigers in a gentleman’s sweep // Aidan Kasner Ah, yes — the MLB playoffs are finally here. Almost a month of high-intensity baseball is right under our noses, and the pool of teams...

Halle works with a number of Pitt sports teams, including women’s soccer pictured at a game against UNC at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

‘She inspires me’: Giving Halle Angelo her flowers

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Every sports game Pitt Athletics hosts is a production from start to finish. From graphics advertised on social media to updating fans when athletes make history, there’s always so much more that goes...

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

In a shocker to people outside of the fandom, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 3-0 record and sit atop the AFC North.  What isn’t surprising is how the team has done it, with an elite defense and a...

Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) waves a Pitt soccer flag in celebration of their win against Louisville on Saturday.

Volleyball, cross country, women’s soccer tally successful weekend and look forward to future battles

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally, and Matthew Scabilloni September 15, 2024

Volleyball The Pitt women’s volleyball team is still undefeated in sets and matches. The Panthers have won all 18 sets they have played and are now 6-0 heading into their biggest match of the season.  Pitt...

The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Off the field comparison of Pitt and that other school 75 miles away

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

While Pitt and West Virginia are separated by under 100 miles, the actual schools themselves vary greatly from each other. From academics to transportation, the schools’ differences go far beyond athletics....

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