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The Pitt News
Light Heavyweight Jon Jones retains his title against Swedish fighter Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in September 2013.

What are the odds: UFC 235

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019
UFC 235 has one of the best fight lineups in a long time, with both the welterweight and light heavyweight bouts having appeal.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

National champs to pick, avoid in your bracket

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 26, 2019
It’s never too early to start looking for an edge that will push your bracket over the top, and picking the right national champion is half the battle.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13) shoots over the Miami Heat's Justise Winslow in the third quarter at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Friday, Feb. 1.

What are the odds: NBA playoff hopefuls

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 22, 2019
With less than two months left in the NBA regular season, we look at the odds from some playoff contenders in action this weekend.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Avonte Maddox, right, tackles the Dallas Cowboys’ Cole Beasley, left, during the second quarter on Nov. 11, 2018, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Panthers in the Pros: Patterson, Maddox and Zeuch

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 18, 2019
Despite some disappointing results in the present day, Pitt athletics has proven to be able to turn out a high number of professional athletes.
Kofi Kingston, pictured here at the September 2016 WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, was a last minute addition to the Elimination Chamber.

WWE needs to let Kofi Kingston fly

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • February 18, 2019
WWE superstar Kofi Kingston is in his late 30s and still has as much dexterity and agility as an Olympic gymnast, but has yet to hold a world title in WWE.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) pressures a 3-point attempt by the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis (23) in the first half on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Take 5: Brown, Boban, Bryce

By The Pitt News Staff • February 15, 2019
Brown formally announced he wants out of Pittsburgh, several trades shook up the NBA landscape and MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are playing hard to get in the offseason.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker puts up a shot during the 3-point shooting contest at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2018.

What are the odds: NBA All-Star Weekend

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019
After a successful betting slate last week, it’s time to look at who will win the contests during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Adam Frazier (26) watches the flight of his three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning on April 16, 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Column: Pirates set for another average season

By MIchael Nitti, Staff Writer • February 11, 2019
With the lack of significant additions and the largely unproven talent across the roster, don’t expect big things from the Pirates this year.
The Detroit Pistons' Blake Griffin shoots as the Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. The Pistons won, 129-123, in overtime.

What are the odds: NBA post-trade deadline matchups

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 8, 2019
With football season coming to an end, it’s time to shift focus toward the NBA, where an eventful trade deadline just came and passed.
Duke redshirt junior quarterback Daniel Jones (17) at October’s matchup with Pitt.

The Pitt News NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • February 8, 2019
With the NFL draft just around the corner (sort of), The Pitt News breaks down how the first round will shake out.
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