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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
San Francisco 49ers' Offensive assistant coach Katie Sowers is seen at the Miami Marlins Park during Super Bowl opening night on Monday, Jan. 27.

Column: Women have earned their space in sports

By Hope Matyas, For the Pitt News • February 14, 2020
Creating space for women in sports serves success and growth but is only attainable when they are respected as athletes or officials, rather than leaning into patterns of gender bias.
Pitt men’s basketball has repaired Pitt fans’ relationship with our athletic teams.

Pitt sports teams as past partners

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2020
What if Pitt's athletes personified the teams they play for? Well, you might be in for the same disappointment felt as a fan.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred before the New York Yankees take on the Minnesota Twins in the American League Wild Card game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 3, 2017.

MLB considering new playoff format — as it should

By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer • February 12, 2020
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's latest postseason proposal is a home run, adding the potential for increased drama, performance incentives and meaningful games.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred before the New York Yankees take on the Minnesota Twins in the American League Wild Card game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 3, 2017.

Manfred’s proposal makes a mockery of the MLB

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • February 12, 2020
The beauty of baseball is in its simplistic complexities, its ability to amaze through the unthinkable happenings of each season — especially come playoff season each October. It doesn't need changed.
Junior center Terrell Brown at Saturday’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

Can Terrell Brown be Pitt’s Brook Lopez?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 11, 2020
Stretch big men are making their presence known in the NBA — it's time for Jeff Capel to embrace the concept at the college level.
Redshirt sophomore Micky Phillippi recorded his fifth major decision of the year during Sunday’s 51-1 victory over Davidson.

Panther Spotlight: Softball, wrestling attract kindred spirits

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2020
Phillippi has more to prove as he gears up for the postseason, while Sanchez has everything yet to prove. Wrestling is looking to push forward, while softball waits to break through. The two teams are on opposite ends of the success spectrum, but that gap is bridged by star athletes with eyes toward more.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow runs away from Clemson defensive end Justin Foster during the College Football Playoff final.

The Pitt News NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • February 7, 2020
With mock draft season fully underway, staff writer Adin Link rolls out his predictions for what the 2020 NFL Draft has in store, including draft-day trades that could shake things up.
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett, in his first game back from injury, completed 21 of 27 passes for 210 yards Saturday.

Agree to disagree: Pitt football’s 2020 prospects

By Dalton Miller and Sam Krimins • February 7, 2020
With Pitt’s 2020 football roster set in stone after Wednesday’s National Signing Day, it’s time to assess some of the Panthers’ top storylines entering next season.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Arik Armstead during the second half of the 2020 Super Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Chiefs face unforgiving history in title defense

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
And as an Eagles fan, I was rooting for former Philadelphia and current Kansas City head coach Andy Reid to get his first ring and a well-deserved cheeseburger. But my Eagles are a cautionary tale for how quickly Super Bowl champions can fall from grace.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

Revamping Silver’s season salvaging tournament

By Sean Tierney, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
The league has grown massively in popularity over the past decade. Despite its upward trajectory, there is still one nagging obstacle that holds the NBA back — an 82-game regular season.
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