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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) gets tackled by opposing players during Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football comes up short of a comeback, falls to Cincinnati 27-21

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Sometimes, teams can make incredible comebacks, inspiring their entire fanbase by defying the odds and pulling together a win in the face of adversity. Pitt football had a chance to do just that on...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball forward Papa Amadou Kante will miss the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2023

On Thursday, Pitt men’s basketball announced that first-year forward Papa Amadou Kante suffered a noncontact knee injury and is out for the regular season. The loss of Amadou Kante comes two weeks...

Redshirt junior linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football gears up to renew River City Rivalry with Cincinnati

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

After an 11-year hiatus, the River City Rivalry is finally back, as Pitt football will take on Cincinnati on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. Since they last met, both programs have changed immensely,...

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs off the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants on Aug. 26 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its take on NFL season, UFC 295 and more

By The Pitt News Staff September 7, 2023

Five Takes for NFL Season // Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer Before the NFL season officially gets into full force this week, I figured that this Take Five is a perfect chance to give five takes for...

Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

The good, bad and ugly of the ACC Expansion

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2023

The newest college athletic “super-conference” is here. The ACC voted to accept Cal, Stanford and SMU to the conference, bringing the conference’s total to 18 teams, with Notre Dame remaining independent...

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Pitt met expectations in their season opener — no more and no less. The Panthers convincingly trounced Wofford 45-7. It’s difficult to make any fair or nuanced judgments about the team’s strengths...

Players compete for a header during Tuesday night’s match.

Pitt men’s soccer continue disappointing start, fall to No. 2 Marshall 3-1

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Pitt men's soccer (1-2-1, 0-0-0 ACC) looked to upset No. 2 Marshall (4-0-0, 0-0-0 SBC) in a prime time showdown at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Tuesday night. In spite of Pitt’s best efforts, Pitt dropped...

Notre Dames Cormac Ryan (5) drives past High Points Zack Austin (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.

Column | Most entertaining players to watch at Pitt this semester

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

As the 2023 athletic calendar begins, Pitt fans will flock from all over to watch their favorite players take the field. Each sport has exciting players who cause the fans to show up in droves. Here are...

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