Former Panther Artis comes up empty in TBT championship, despite strong performance
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
July 14, 2020
As professional sports leagues prepare for tightly monitored seasons, former Pitt guard Jamel Artis has taken the court this July in one of the first returns to organized basketball.
Trio of Panthers pegged as Bednarik Award contenders
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
July 14, 2020
A trio of Pitt football defenders — redshirt junior safety Paris Ford, redshirt junior defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman and senior defensive end Patrick Jones II — were named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist Monday.
ACC announces delay for some fall sports
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
July 9, 2020
The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors announced Thursday afternoon that the beginning of fall Olympic sports will be delayed until Sept. 1. Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and cross country are among the affected sports. ACC field hockey programs will also be subject to the delay, but will not apply to Pitt, which does not have a program.
Legendary activist, track star John Carlos recalls ’68 Olympics
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
July 8, 2020
Hosted by Pitt’s Film and Media Studies department, Carlos spoke to about 30 Pitt students and faculty on Tuesday night about his life and experience at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. It was there that Carlos and fellow Team USA sprinter Tommie Smith posed for one of the most iconic photographs of the American Civil Rights Movement and sports history.
Amid uncertainties, Pitt volleyball aims to build off historic season in 2020
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
July 7, 2020
The gut-wrenching image of Pitt volleyball’s seniors in tears after last season came to a shocking end still rings through to Pitt fans many months later. The team with an unblemished resumé that set new program highs the entire season had once again found itself eliminated in the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend of matches.
Language should bolster Black athletes in sports
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
July 7, 2020
A 15-1 record, more than 4,500 total yards and 45 touchdowns, each one capped with a spirited end zone dance and football gifted to a child in the stands. But inevitably, Newton became the target of people who just don't like all the darn “showboating” and celebrations.
5 Pitt students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19; voluntary football workouts to continue
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
June 28, 2020
Five Pitt students and one employee have tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday. All six individuals have been on campus within the last 14 days.
Baseball’s greed is killing it from within
By Joe Mellio, Staff Writer
June 24, 2020
While both sides can be blamed for their lack of good-faith negotiation and compromise, the recent dispute exposes a disturbing trend that poses a real threat to America’s pastime — the insatiable greed of MLB owners.
Pitt Athletics to launch new initiatives after calls for change
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
June 23, 2020
Pitt Athletics is now attempting to implement programs that address the concerns Fields and Troost voiced. Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced in a Tuesday blog post that the department will implement several initiatives in response to the nationwide calls for anti-racism work.
Additional athletes to return to campus on June 29
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
June 23, 2020
Two weeks after Pitt welcomed football players back to campus for a phased return to voluntary offseason activity, Pitt Athletics announced Tuesday that five other Panther teams will return on June 29 for a similar process.