The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Kevin Stallings replaced Jamie Dixon as Pitts mens basketball head coach in March 2016. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Zimba: Give Stallings a chance

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer October 31, 2016

New Pitt men’s basketball coach Kevin Stallings knows his first season won’t be easy. When the Panthers’ ACC schedule came out Sept. 12, he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Craig Meyer, “It...

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 27-16. (TNS)

Armchair Coach: Tomlin’s mistakes cost Steelers chance at huge upset

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 24, 2016

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots Sunday, 27-16 — but don’t blame backup quarterback Landry Jones. This one’s on the coach. Jones performed admirably, starting in place...

Andrew McCutchen reacts after striking out against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at PNC Park. (TNS)

Despite uneven play Pirates remain playoff relevant

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer August 30, 2016

Even with injuries, poor play and questionable decision making from the organization, the Pirates have somehow maintained mediocrity in 2016. Despite their best efforts to end a three-year postseason...

Andrew McCutchen drove in 20 runs for the Pirates in September. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt Night sets standard for Pirates going forward

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer July 28, 2016

The force was strong with the Pittsburgh Pirates this past Wednesday at PNC Park. On a dually-themed University of Pittsburgh Night and Star Wars Night, the Pirates put together a complete performance...

Rookie first baseman Josh Bell slides safely into home plate on Sunday afternoon. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Bell helps propel Bucs into position for run at a division crown

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor July 12, 2016

By surging into the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates positioned themselves to make a run at an elusive National League Central Division title during the second...

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen will need to revert to MVP form in order for the Pirates to make the playoffs in 2016. (TNS)

Pirates need help from McCutchen, pitching prospects to make second-half surge

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer June 28, 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struck out with their pitching staff in 2016. Between injuries and underwhelming performances, the Pirates’ starting rotation is not working out, and it’s time for a change....

LeBron James won his third NBA championship and third NBA Finals MVP in historic fashion. (TNS)

Cavs’ improbable title win vindicates Coach Lue

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor June 20, 2016

The old saying goes, “There’s no crying in baseball,” but there sure is a lot of it in basketball –– at least when you pull off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. Led by an otherworldly...

Rookie goaltender Matt Murray (30) has the Pittsburgh Penguins in position to clinch the Stanley Cup on Thursday. (TNS)

‘Sully’ knows best: Coach rewarded for giving Murray second chance

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor June 7, 2016

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Matt Murray has been far from perfect in the Stanley Cup Finals, but he still has his team one win away from lifting a fourth Stanley Cup trophy. With one more standout...

The Warriors have blown out the Cavaliers in Games 1 and 2 without much help from NBA MVP Stephen Curry. (TNS)

Strength in Numbers: Warriors routing Cavaliers without usual star power

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor June 7, 2016

Last year’s NBA Finals was exciting. The rematch was supposed to be even better. Instead, the defending champion Golden State Warriors have blown the visiting Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers...

Francisco Lirianos .348 batting average is higher than any qualified Pirates position player. TNS

Pirates’ pitchers helping themselves at bat

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer May 31, 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates play in the National League, where baseball is played the way it used to be — without a designated hitter. But unlike most NL teams, there are no automatic outs in this lineup. It’s...

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