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The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Super Bowl winner

By The Pitt News Staff • January 12, 2024

With the NFL Playoffs starting this Saturday, The Pitt News Sports Desk is here to offer hot takes and predict the winner of Super Bowl LVIII. Never bet against Patrick Mahomes // Brian Sherry, Sports...

Column | The three scariest quarterbacks remaining on Pitt football’s schedule

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer • October 24, 2023

Pitt football has five games remaining in the season. The remainder of their season is truly frightening as they face several competitive, ranked ACC teams — all with top-tier quarterbacks. With Halloween...

Column | Respect the Riverhounds

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer • October 16, 2023

Students at the University of Pittsburgh as well as the citizens of the city itself have plenty of ways to spend their time. With four professional sports teams and three Division I collegiate programs...

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives takes on MLB playoffs, the Steelers and more

By The Pitt News Staff • October 12, 2023

The Houston Astros will win the World Series // Brian Sherry, Sports Editor From the ‘90s Chicago Bulls to the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots, history has shown that, when in their prime, dynasties...

Column | Pirates fans have a lot to hope for in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • October 6, 2023

For the eighth consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates missed out on the MLB Playoffs despite their hot start. Nonetheless, there’s legitimate postseason hope for Pirates fans to have for the 2024...

Point | The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce love story is good for all parties

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. The Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift “love story” is polarizing for many. The Swifties have swiftly become...

Take Five | Sleeper picks for MLB playoffs, Pitt women’s soccer has talent to claim first College Cup and more

By The Pitt News Staff • September 28, 2023

From the Damian Lillard trade to the end of the MLB regular season, this week was jam-packed with action in the realm of sports. Here’s how The Pitt News sports desk feels about the wild week in sports. The...

Column | Pitt football players that could have a job in the pros next year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • September 27, 2023

Every young football player dreams of playing in the NFL. From playing in front of thousands of fans to getting paid millions of dollars, the allure of the pros inspires young players from across the country...

Pitt players that need a promotion in 2024

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2023

A promotion is something everyone seeks in their career. Whether it be a job or a sport, promotions are a reward for hard work and dedication to one’s occupation. Some players at Pitt are properly...

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff • September 22, 2023

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk discusses topics varying from the NFL to the MLB — and even gives their takes on Pitt football’s offensive struggles to start the season. Let Justin...