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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

For college hoops, Lexington's passion for sport unrivaled

For college hoops, Lexington’s passion for sport unrivaled

By Imaz Athar / Staff Writer December 2, 2014

I bleed blue. Before I moved to Lexington, Ky. in the fifth grade, I had no idea what it was like to be a sports fan. I had never been in an environment where it seemed like everyone’s life depended...

Just desserts: Pitt teams continue to compete over break

Just desserts: Pitt teams continue to compete over break

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 24, 2014

While most students return to their respective homes for Thanksgiving break, the athletes on varsity sports still continue their business as usual. The break for Pitt sports will be highlighted by the...

Show me the money!

Show me the money!

By TNS November 19, 2014

Giancarlo Stanton is now signed to the largest contract in MLB history.

Stanton contract ultimate high risk, high reward move

Stanton contract ultimate high risk, high reward move

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer November 19, 2014

What would you do if you knew you were going to make $325 million over the next 10 years?Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton signed a deal with the above parameters, ensuring a comfortable future...

A Bugg's life

A Bugg’s life

By Meghan Sunners / Staff Photographer - facebook.com/MeghanSunnersPhotography November 18, 2014

Aysia Bugg is one of three freshmen Pitt will rely on heavily this year.

Thriving freshmen have Pitt looking to future

Thriving freshmen have Pitt looking to future

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 18, 2014

The first act of Pitt’s two-part competition with Niagara ended with the Pitt men’s basketball team trouncing the Purple Eagles 78-45 on Friday. Not to be outdone, the women’s team also beat Niagara...

Coached up

Coached up

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 12, 2014

Jamie Dixon has Pitt looking primed for another successful season.

Upcoming basketball season looks promising for Panthers

Upcoming basketball season looks promising for Panthers

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer November 12, 2014

As I prepare myself for college basketball to start on Friday, a number of questions run through my mind. Most of them involve Arizona and whether or not they can find a way to blow the Pac-12 title, which...

Stiff-armed

Stiff-armed

By MCT Campus November 12, 2014

Todd Gurley (3) returns from his four-game suspension this weekend.

Hypocrisy apparent in recent Todd Gurley suspension

Hypocrisy apparent in recent Todd Gurley suspension

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2014

“The only guy that has stopped [Georgia running back Todd Gurley] was the autograph guy,” Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson was quoted as saying earlier this week.This happens to be the case...

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