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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
Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman hoists the Lombardi Trophy after the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday.

Column: Patriots-Rams Snoozer Bowl was one to forget

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 5, 2019
Sunday’s Super Bowl was an anticlimactic, painfully boring viewership experience, and if you claim to think otherwise, you’re lying to yourself.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is doused with Gatorade after winning Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

What are the odds: Super Bowl edition

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • February 1, 2019
There's the game itself, featuring the veteran New England Patriots against the young Los Angeles Rams. But more importantly, we are going to look at all of the Super Bowl prop bets.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to Antowain Smith (32) during Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome.

Top storylines heading into Super Bowl LIII

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
The game, featuring two of the league’s most highly touted coaches and some of its most prominent players, is sure to make headlines around the globe.
Wrestler Becky Lynch began wrestling for WWE in 2013.

WWE explores intergender competition in Royal Rumble

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
Even with a separate women’s Royal Rumble, there still isn’t equal opportunity for women in professional wrestling.
The Brooklyn Nets’ Jarrett Allen pulls down a rebound against the Orlando Magic on Friday, Jan. 18.

What are the odds: NBA’s bottom teams look to tank

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • January 25, 2019
NBA tanking season is now in full form, with teams trying to lose more games in hopes of a higher draft position.
Los Angeles Rams running back C.J. Anderson picks up yards against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter during the NFL Divisional Round at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

What are the odds: Don’t bet against Brees, Brady in championship weekend

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • January 17, 2019
It's tough to bet against two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Drew Brees in Tom Brady — so don't do it.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against FSU, led Pitt with 18 points in the loss.

Column: Pitt basketball’s rebuild is ahead of schedule

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 15, 2019
It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Pitt basketball, but a nationally relevant defense and a couple star-caliber talents have the Panthers ahead of schedule.
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles raises his fingers for a two-point conversion attempt against the Chicago Bears.

What are the odds: Bet on Foles, Rivers in NFL playoffs

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • January 10, 2019
When it comes to the NFL playoffs, Nick Foles has proven that you should never bet against him.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) reacts after a second half touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Steelers won, 20-17. (Sam Riche/TNS)

Take 5: Football Drama, who should stay and who should go

By Staff • January 10, 2019
Even though the season just ended, college football is already full of drama. Is Tua Tagovailoa as good as everyone thinks he is? Will Justin Fields get the starting quarterback job at Ohio State? You can read what our writers think and more here.
Dolph Ziggler on April 21, 2016.

WWE ‘TLC’ doesn’t take care of McIntyre, Ziggler

By Alexa Marzina, staff writer • January 8, 2019
A staff-writer takes a look at the WWE, arguing some of its top performers deserve to be treated better.
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