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Lasting change will result from collective boycott of NFL

Lasting change will result from collective boycott of NFL

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 17, 2014

I grew up a die-hard NFL fan. I knew every statistic, and I collected football cards from the age of six until I was 12. I had Pittsburgh Steelers posters all over my room.As young fans, we all notice...

Men's Soccer

Men’s Soccer

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer September 16, 2014

After losing to now-top-ranked North Carolina over the weekend, men's soccer opens a three game home series, beginning with Lafayette Wednesday.

Panthers open three game series at home after loss

Panthers open three game series at home after loss

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 16, 2014

After facing the nation’s best team over the weekend, midfielder Brandon Kolczynski and the rest of the Pitt men’s soccer team will be happy to return home for three games following a tough road trip...

LeSean McCoy

LeSean McCoy

By MCT Campus September 16, 2014

LeSean McCoy contributed to a comeback win for the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night.

Fitzgerald regains form, McCoy solid again in NFL

Fitzgerald regains form, McCoy solid again in NFL

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer September 16, 2014

 While some former Pitt stars like Larry Fitzgerald got back on track Sunday, others, like Aaron Donald, regressed slightly after excellent week-one performances.After a dismal outing in the season opener,...

FIBA World Cup

FIBA World Cup

By MCT Campus September 16, 2014

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Warriors were again teammates at the FIBA World Cup.

Despite world title, basketball viewership still down

Despite world title, basketball viewership still down

By Imaz Athar / for The Pitt News September 16, 2014

The United States men’s team won the FIBA World Cup on Sunday when it beat the Serbian men’s team 129-92.Not the FIFA World Cup that happened months ago — I’m talking about the FIBA World Cup,...

Conner big again, while defense manages youth

Conner big again, while defense manages youth

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer September 15, 2014

Conner carries the teamComing into the season, football fans knew that Pitt had two dangerous offensive threats: running back James Conner and receiver Tyler Boyd.It’s now week four, and one of those...

Volleyball team reflects on weekend

Volleyball team reflects on weekend

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer September 15, 2014

Pitt volleyball bounced back after its sole loss this season when the team competed in its own tournament, the Panther Classic, by sweeping Duquesne, Norfolk State and Niagara.The Panthers (8-1) won their...

Panthers analyze play against UNC

Panthers analyze play against UNC

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 15, 2014

North Carolina defeated Pitt handily Friday in the ACC opener for both teams, but, according to the Panthers, the box score doesn’t reflect how the team played against the third-ranked team in the country.After...

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