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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Josh Falk helped lead Pitt to a series victory at Notre Dame.  Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt baseball swept by defending champion Virginia

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor May 1, 2016

The Pitt baseball team had its six-game winning streak snapped against the reigning College World Series champion Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. The home series began with a doubleheader...

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Tyler Boyd in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt coaches and players react to Boyd joining NFL

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Tyler Boyd celebrates with Pitt students after defeating Notre Dame in 2013.  TPN File Photo

Cincinnati Bengals draft Tyler Boyd

Tyler Boyd officially joined the National Football League on Friday after the Cincinnati Bengals carved out a spot on their roster for the Pitt Panther. Former Bengals wide receiver and four-time Pro...

Athletic Director Scott Barnes looks out at the horizon of fundraising for Pitt athletics.

Pitt aims to expand donor base

By Phoebe Gilmore / Staff Writer April 25, 2016

Pat Narduzzi’s revitalized football program, a consistently packed Oakland Zoo and alumni all over the world means that Pitt Athletics has no shortage of fans. But, unlike other Atlantic Coast Conference...

The Steel Wheelers practiced in the Bellfield Hall gymnasium Thursday afternoon. Will Miller | Staff Photographer

Adaptive sports coming to Pitt

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / Staff Writer April 24, 2016

If you missed Dan McCoy gliding to victory with the U.S. Men’s Sled Hockey Team at the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, you can catch him training at the Petersen Events Center twice a week. McCoy...

The Toronto Blue Jays made T.J. Zeuch Pitts highest draft pick ever. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Zeuch carries on family tradition

By Steve Rotstein / Staff Writer April 22, 2016

It was the bottom of the eighth inning March 7, 2015, in Cary, North Carolina, and an upset was in the making. The Pitt Panthers were facing the No. 1 team in the country — the eventual College World...

Pitt Club Tennis at the national championships in Cary, North Carolina. Courtesy of Pitt Club Tennis

Pitt Club Tennis wraps up season at nationals

By Meg Millure / Staff Writer April 22, 2016

The Pitt Club Tennis team rallied together this year to save its season after budget reductions threatened to cut it short. Despite its funding concerns, the team finished 13th in the gold bracket at...

James Conner talks to Ellen about battling Hodgkins lymphoma to get back on the field. Courtesy of EllenTube

James Conner visits Ellen DeGeneres Show

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / Staff Writer April 22, 2016

Pitt running back James Conner made a guest appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Thursday afternoon. During his eight-minute segment, Conner spoke about what it’s been like to play football while...

Pitt athletic director Scott Barnes will oversee the athletic department restructering plan. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Scott Barnes restructures Pitt athletic department

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor April 21, 2016

Nearly one month after shaking up the basketball program, the University of Pittsburgh has decided to modify the entire athletic department. Pitt announced the restructuring of its athletic department...

Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Zeremenko breaks record as Panthers top Golden Flashes

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor April 21, 2016

Not all record-breaking plays serve as pivotal moments in games. But on Wednesday, Pitt softball’s Giorgiana Zeremenko’s program-best 16th home run of the season carried her team to a doubleheader...

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