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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
Josh Gordon celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 9, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The game ended in a 21-21 tie. (Phil Masturzo/Beacon Journal/TNS)

Column: Josh Gordon provides ‘Flash’ of inspiration

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • October 9, 2018
Josh Gordon has received criticism for his inability to maintain an NFL roster spot, but his continuous effort to overcome personal demons is nothing short of admirable.
Charlotte Flair (right) kicks Bayley during WrestleMania 33 on April 2, 2017, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Column: ‘Super Show-Down’ confuses roles of WWE’s top women

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • October 7, 2018
The way the WWE has cast the Charlotte Flair - Becky Lynch feud doesn’t make sense to the multi-talented women involved in it.

Take 5: Preseason, playoff, Jared Goff

By The Pitt News Staff • October 3, 2018
We’re at a crucial crossroads of America’s three major sports, with the NFL entering midseason form while the MLB playoffs and NBA preseason get underway. The Pitt News staff leaves none of these stones unturned as we take a look at storylines from the past week.
(Illustration by Sylvia Freeman | Staff Illustrator)

Column: New Philly Flyers’ mascot ‘Gritty’ is more fearsome than friendly

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • September 30, 2018
Nobody’s sure what animal or interdimensional being new Flyers' mascot 'Gritty' is supposed to be, but we can all agree he’s ugly.
Pitt Athletic’s “Pitt: Beyond the Script” TV show is the first sports show Pitt has produced in over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Column: New Pitt show has yet to go ‘Beyond the Script’

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • September 26, 2018
Pitt Athletics says it's looking to expose fans to every Panther sports team with its new television show “Pitt: Beyond the Script," but it could do better.

Take 5: Bills, Baker, Bell

By The Pitt News Staff • September 26, 2018
The NFL gave us a surplus of story lines in a wacky Week 3 with the Patriots struggling, the Browns finally winning and Le’Veon Bell continuing his holdout.
Kentucky cornerback Derrick Baity (29) breaks up a pass intended for Mississippi State wide receiver Fred Ross (8) in the fourth quarter of Kentucky’s 40-38 win on Oct. 22, 2016.

What are the odds: Making a comeback after losses in Ohio State vs. TCU game

By Colin Martin, Blogger • September 20, 2018
In this week's "What are the odds" blog, blogger Colin Martin examines his losses and how he can make a comeback in the upcoming games. He offers an analysis of each game in college football, providing spreads, over/under numbers and bet suggestion.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman bumps the ball during Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Dayton September 7. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Column: Pitt is a volleyball school now

By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News • September 19, 2018
The Pitt volleyball team is driven, experienced and talented — and they deserve all the support our Panther community can give them.
New Chicago Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack holds up a jersey during a press conference on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the PNC Center at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Take 5: Patriots, pass-rush, Patrick Mahomes

By The Pitt News Staff • September 19, 2018
In a week with an abundance of compelling NFL storylines, The Pitt News staff provides some insight on the top talking points.
WWE pay-per-view Extreme Rules event was held at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh July 15.

Hardy, Orton embody “Hell in a Cell”

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • September 16, 2018
WWE superstars Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy provided one of the greatest Hell in a Cell moments in the history of the sport on Sunday night.
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