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Rush to compare new and old college players irritating

Rush to compare new and old college players irritating

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer September 3, 2014

As a self-proclaimed healthcare professional, I’ve been trying to think of a clever name for the medical condition that’s crippling college football.This condition has caused frustration and rage to...

U.S. Soccer youth movement is a relief

U.S. Soccer youth movement is a relief

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor September 3, 2014

A change was evident from the last time the U.S. men’s soccer team played.Only two starters, Fabian Johnson and Alejandro Bedoya, from the World Cup squad that lost to Belgium in a dramatic fashion in...

Ray Rice

Ray Rice

By MCT Campus September 2, 2014

Ray Rice was given a two-game suspension for domestic violence, causing revamped sanctions.

New NFL domestic violence penalties may still not be enough

New NFL domestic violence penalties may still not be enough

By Dan Sostek / Staff Writer September 2, 2014

While most of the country views football as its prized national pastime, the National Football League has its problems. The one at the forefront of national conversation recently is player health and safety...

Manchester United

Manchester United

By MCT Campus September 2, 2014

Wayne Rooney is one of the last remaining members from the old Manchester United dynasty.

Casual American soccer fans need British dynasties

Casual American soccer fans need British dynasties

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2014

This summer’s FIFA World Cup Brazil inspired some Americans to become more invested in rooting for professional soccer worldwide.Now, at the beginning of the English 2014-2015 Barclays Premier League...

For Chryst, emphasis on run game

For Chryst, emphasis on run game

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer September 1, 2014

Since Pitt football coach Paul Chryst joined the Panthers in 2012, he’s preached to his players many blue-collar expressions, which have become part of the daily locker room dialogue.One of the most...

Washington

Washington

By MCT August 26, 2014

Numerous media outlets and political figures have spoken out against Washington's controversial football team name.

Pressure builds in Washington over football team name

Pressure builds in Washington over football team name

By Sean Corrado / Staff Writer August 26, 2014

Our nation’s capital is accustomed to dealing with pressure from protests like the Civil Rights March in 1963 or Occupy Wall Street in 2011, but now the Washington area may see demonstrations every Sunday...

Column: A first-time fantasy football player's draft experience

Column: A first-time fantasy football player’s draft experience

By Alex Wise / For The Pitt News August 25, 2014

This school year marks the first time I’ve ever participated in fantasy sports. I’m a football fan, sure, but I’ve never gotten into the NFL enough to pay attention to every single game. In fact,...

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