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Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the Pitt men’s basketball game against Miami in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Handing out Pitt men’s basketball superlatives and awards

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer 10:45 am

The Pitt News Sports Desk came together, handed out some superlatives and reached conclusions on important off-season questions the Panthers must address. The 2024-25 Pitt men’s basketball season...

Take Madness | JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILLY REGION

Take Madness | JUST OUTSIDE OF PHILLY REGION

Welcome to Take Madness, The Pitt News’ version of March Madness, but with hot sports takes. In our second Take Madness group, we have the just outside of Philly region, featuring four writers from —...

Take Madness | 412 REGION

Take Madness | 412 REGION

By Alex Porter, Camille de Jesus, Patrick Diana, and Alex Kiger March 18, 2025

Welcome to Take Madness, The Pitt News’ version of March Madness, but with hot sports takes. First up — the 412 region, featuring four writers from the Pittsburgh area.  You, the readers, can vote...

Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Dear NCAA, 68 is a magic number — please stop messing with it

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The big dance is perfect. The tournament’s history has solidified some of the best basketball players ever. Whether it’s a projected lottery pick in the NBA Draft or a 5-foot-5-inch point guard from...

Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe (15) celebrates his first basket of the game during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Column | Ari’s aura picks: Fielding the March Madness bracket based on vibes

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

There are many different ways to fill out a March Madness bracket. Some will study team sheets and try to make 63 educated guesses based on statistics. Others will choose based on what mascot would win...

From left, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, Chris Oladokun, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph participate in drills during an NFL football practice.

Column | Why the Mason Rudolph reunion is a great move for the Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

My, how the mighty have fallen.  The Pittsburgh Steelers were the pinnacle of stability for a decade and a half. Ben Roethlisberger left no doubt that he was the starter until his retirement after...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.

Column | Penguins and Kyle Dubas take advantage at NHL trade deadline

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 9, 2025

It was a hectic trade deadline across the National Hockey League. While the Mikko Rantanen news was the biggest headline of the day, over 100 assets were moved, and $168 million worth of contracts were...

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Billy Cook (25) catches a fly ball hit in by Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla.

Column | The MLB should have a Spring Training Championship

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

I love spring training. For me, there is no better February or March afternoon than putting on a spring training baseball game. The perfect visual of a sunny, small-town Floridian or Arizonan ballpark...

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Feb. 10, in Washington.

4 Nations Face-Off, Victor Wembanyama and more in this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Sports Desk February 26, 2025

Matthew Tkachuk should be the American captain at next year’s Olympics // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer We’re only a year away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the American hockey...

Pitt redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs with the ball during the first half of the ACC Championship game against Wake Forest University at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Column | Pittsburgh’s top five best sports moments of the decade

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

It’s a little hard to believe, but we are now halfway through the 2020s, and a lot has happened in the world of sports during the past five years. When it comes to Pittsburgh, the city is at somewhat...

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