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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Price of tickets an obstacle in enjoying sporting events

Price of tickets an obstacle in enjoying sporting events

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer October 8, 2014

It’s been said time and again that the best things in life are free. By that logic, being a sports fan is far from one of the best things in life.The time and emotional energy that many of us invest...

Conference structure to blame for routs in WPIAL

By Joey Niklas / For The Pitt News October 8, 2014

Friday nights are supposed to be exciting and competitive during the football season. Bands are playing their respective school’s fight song, teams are competing against their local rivals and parents...

Men's soccer

Men’s soccer

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer October 7, 2014

Pitt lost 2-1 at Xavier after conceding a goal in the fifth minute.

Pitt loses second straight game after conceding early road goal

Pitt loses second straight game after conceding early road goal

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer October 7, 2014

The game seemed to be over before it had even started.Thanks to an early fifth-minute goal by the Pitt men’s soccer team’s opponent, Pitt had to fight back for almost the entire game, and that early...

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals

By MCT Campus October 7, 2014

The Kansas City Royals are this year's surprise playoff team and are headed to the ALCS.

Throw reason out the window in the MLB playoffs

Throw reason out the window in the MLB playoffs

By Imaz Athar / Staff Writer October 7, 2014

It was past midnight, and the game was tied 1-1. The San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals were in the 18th inning of Game 2 of the NLDS. Nothing particularly exciting had happened over the...

Pitt vs. Penn State

Pitt vs. Penn State

By MCT Campus October 7, 2014

Pitt will renew its series with Penn State, beginning in the 2016 season.

Revenge tour? Youngstown St., Iowa, Akron announced as non-conference opponents for 2015

Revenge tour? Youngstown St., Iowa, Akron announced as non-conference opponents for 2015

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor October 7, 2014

Pitt announced its non-conference football schedule for the 2015 and 2016 seasons Tuesday.In the 2015 season, Pitt will play home games against Youngstown State (Sept. 5) and Notre Dame (Nov. 7), according...

Larry Fitzgerald

Larry Fitzgerald

By MCT Campus October 6, 2014

Larry Fitzgerald still has not scored a touchdown this season, and much of the blame is on his quarterbacks.

Pitt in the NFL: Williams key in historic comeback for Browns

Pitt in the NFL: Williams key in historic comeback for Browns

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer October 6, 2014

After two weeks of pitiful stats, pro-bowl running back LeSean McCoy returned to his usual form Sunday, running for 81 yards on 21 carries in the Philadelphia Eagles’ week five matchup versus the St....

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