Cast and crew of “Warrior” remember filming at Pitt
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Pitt students probably know the Petersen Events Center as the home to their Panther men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as an adequate concert venue. They might not realize that the venue once was a major filming location of a film that featured some of today’s biggest stars in Hollywood.
Joe Solomon named to Pa. Sports Hall of Fame
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
The late Joe Solomon, a former wrestling National Champion at Pitt, was named to the 2020 class of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Pitt target Murphy III chooses Virginia
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 13, 2020
With sophomore Rice transfer Trey Murphy III — who had previously put Pitt in his top four finalists — committing to Virginia on Monday, the Panthers are starting to run out of options.
Pitt athletes ad-lib training at home
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Organized sports in the United States are now paused due to coronavirus concerns, and the athletic world has come to a grinding halt. But players still need to stay ready for next season.
In the shadow of The Mecca: Reflecting on the Pitt-NY basketball pipeline
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
During the heyday of Pitt men’s basketball in the Big East conference — the period in which former head coach Jamie Dixon’s teams appeared in eight straight NCAA Tournaments between 2004 and 2011 — nearly every borough of New York City was represented on the Panthers’ roster.
OSU’s Luke Pletcher joins Pitt wrestling staff
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 8, 2020
After serving as a thorn in Pitt’s side over the past couple years, Ohio State wrestler Luke Pletcher is switching roles, crossing the mat to join head coach Keith Gavin’s staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
Pitt lands four on NFL All-Decade Team
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2020
Four former Pitt Panthers earned All-Decade honors, including defensive tackle Aaron Donald, running back LeSean McCoy, cornerback Darrelle Revis and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.
Michael chooses Elon, Pitt eyeing Murphy III
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 7, 2020
After striking out on several top prospects in recent weeks, Pitt basketball is looking for Rice transfer Trey Murphy III or 2020 recruit William Jeffress to fill its last two scholarships.
10 sports video games to keep you sane in self-quarantine
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
With nothing but time on your hands and zero motivation for anything school-related, now is the time to unearth that ancient, dust-covered collection of sports video games buried somewhere in your basement. Left behind since you upgraded to that last new console or replaced them with slightly newer but also slightly worse versions, these are some of the best from both today and yesteryear.
Heather Lyke talks uncertainty, adaptations amid COVID-19 restrictions
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
April 3, 2020
Addressing members of the local media during a Zoom conference Thursday afternoon, Athletic Director Heather Lyke fielded questions regarding how Pitt is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.