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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • June 21, 2023
After a turbulent 2022 football season, many fans are not so keen to give former quarterback Kedon Slovis any love for his efforts. But sports editor Brian Sherry argues that fans should not hate Slovis for his performance at Pitt.
Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani walks on the field as players ready for the teams baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.

Take Five | MLB trade rumors and professional sport controversies heat up

By The Pitt News Staff • June 7, 2023
From Shohei Ohtani trade rumors to NBA rule changes, the Pitt News Sports Desk gives their hot takes in this week’s take five.
Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore.

Column | Predicting the Steelers’ 2023-2024 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023
As the NFL just released its official 2023 schedule, it’s time for fans to start speculating about how the season will play out. Staff Writer Matthew Scabilloni gives his predictions on the Steelers 2023-2024 campaign.
Crews prepare the field at Bank of America Stadium for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.

Column | Save the ACC through expansion

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 23, 2023
The future of the ACC looks bleak at the moment. Sports editor Brian Sherry argues the only way the conference can survive in the new era of college athletics is to expand and add more schools.
Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 16, 2023
Teams like Alabama and Ohio State are constantly regarded as elite NFL talent producers. But what about Pitt? Sports editor Brian Sherry argues Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Column | Winners and Losers of the 2023 NFL Draft

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023
While fans won’t know the real winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Draft for many years, it is still fun to speculate. Staff Writer Ben Pisano gives his picks for this year’s Draft’s winners and losers.
Pittsburgh Pirates Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during a game against the Washington Nationals in June at Nationals Park in Washington.

Column | Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve hitting

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023
The Pirates boasted the best record in the National League less than a month ago. Now, after a 1-11 stretch, the team is struggling. Staff writer Ari Meyer argues the Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve their hitting if they hope to turn the season around.
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24.

Column | Heading to the big leagues

By David Scott, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
From The Pitt News to the big leagues, Senior Staff Writer David Scott reflects on his career with the sports desk before he continues his writing career after graduation.
Pitt volleyball players huddle up during a game against NC State on Sept. 25.

Grading Pitt Athletics teams for the 2022-23 year

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
After a long year, it’s time to give Pitt’s sports teams a final grade. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes grades each Pitt team and gives Pitt Athletics a final GPA for the 2022-23 school year.
Richie Smiechowski tosses a volleyball in The Pitt News office.

Column | Finally, I can be a fan again

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • April 19, 2023
In his final article with The Pitt News, Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski reflects on his time with the desk and how he’s more than ready for the transition from volleyball beat writer to volleyball season ticket holder.
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