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The Pitt News

Brian Sherry, Sports Editor

All content by Brian Sherry
Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept 9, 2023.

Column | Pitt football players that could have a job in the pros next year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 27, 2023
Sophomore Noah Hall (13) attempts a header during Monday night’s match against Denver.

Pitt men’s soccer gains momentum in 3-1 route of No. 19 Denver

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates after a play during Saturday nights game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Drake Maye and North Carolina torch Pitt football 41-24

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) throws a pass during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Feature | Fans and media alike point fingers following Pitt football’s 17-6 loss to West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Pitts volleyball team celebrates a score against Oregon in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday night.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball falls to No. 7 Oregon 3-2 in a nail-biter

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
Players pile on each other during the Backyard Brawl on Thursday September 1st, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football prepares for Backyard Brawl against West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Offensive Lineman Chris Vangas celebrates after a victory in Morgantown on December 1st, 2007.

Column | The Backyard Brawl is the best rivalry in all of sports

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) gets tackled by opposing players during Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football comes up short of a comeback, falls to Cincinnati 27-21

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Redshirt junior linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football gears up to renew River City Rivalry with Cincinnati

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023
Feature | ‘It felt great’: Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec impresses in debut

Feature | ‘It felt great’: Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec impresses in debut

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Pitts football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt football takes care of business, trounces Wofford 45-7

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
(Left) Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes.

Meet the editors: Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
August 29, 2023
A Pitt swimmer competes during the Western PA Invite on Jan. 29.

Preview | Pitt cross country and swim and dive look to make splash in 2023

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Redshirt senior linebacker Shayne Simon (32) practices tackling at Pitt football training camp on Aug. 4

Takeaways | Pitt football prepares for 2023 campaign at summer training camp

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
Freshman guard Dior Johnson at Pitt men’s basketball’s first practice of the season at the Petersen Events Center on Monday afternoon.

Pitt men’s basketball announces that Dior Johnson has departed the university

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Che Nwabuko (21) runs with the ball during the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

Sports news students may have missed over summer

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) and another Pitt player celebrate at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022

Preview | Pitt football enters 2023 season with a lot of question marks

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
August 8, 2023
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and his brother, Damir Hamlin, at a charity softball event at the Charles L. Cost Field on Saturday evening.

Feature | Damar Hamlin reflects on past and future during CPR tour

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
July 11, 2023
Pitt football helmets.

Pitt football boasts one of the nation’s top recruiting classes for 2024

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 28, 2023
Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 21, 2023
First year Devin Nugent at a practice on May 31 ahead of the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Texas.

Preview | Sophomore Finn Walsh travels to Austin, Texas to represent Pitt at NCAA Track and Field Championships

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
June 7, 2023
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) runs around obstacles at NFL Pro Day on March 29.

Feature | Pitt football draftees look to make splash with new teams

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
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
Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

Column | Pitt is a top-tier NFL pipeline

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on March 24 at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball trounces in-state rival Penn State 11-3 at PNC Park

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

New Pitt women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi seeks to build a winning culture at Pitt

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Acrisure Stadium, formerly called Heinz Field, in North Shore.

Sports Podcast | Grading the 2022-23 season

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
April 18, 2023
Senior Dayon Hayes rushes the quarterback during Pitt Footballs spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Defense, quarterbacks shine in Pitt football Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2023
Wide receiver Gavin Thomson runs with the ball during the Blue-Gold spring football game on April 9, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to showcase its talent at Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

Pitt women’s basketball announces Tory Verdi as new head coach

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Pitt football helmets.

Column | Pitt football needs to seriously consider starting Christian Veilleux or Nate Yarnell at quarterback in 2023

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) runs around obstacles at NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football takeaways | SirVocea Dennis makes a statement, Calijah Kancey proves himself worthy of a first-round draft pick

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
Linebacker John Petrishen (0) catches a football during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen makes the most of his second chances

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Pitt football players run with a weight during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football players showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) hangs off the net after dunking the ball during the Pitt mens basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Sports Podcast | Men’s basketball season in review

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
March 22, 2023
Pittsburghs Nino Bonaccorsi reacts after defeating South Dakota States Tanner Sloan during the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi makes history for Pitt wrestling, despite poor team performance

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Pittsburghs Nino Bonaccorsi attempts to take down Riders Ethan Laird during a semifinal at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Friday, March 17, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi becomes first Panther to win a national title since 2008

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Lehighs Tate Samuelson turns Pittsburghs Reece Heller during day one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships 2023 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Pitt wrestling finds success, disappointment on first day of NCAA tournament

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Pittsburghs Blake Hinson (2) celebrates after Pittsburgh defeated Mississippi State in a First Four game in the NCAA mens college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

‘It’s a dogfight’: Pitt men’s basketball edges out Mississippi State 60-59 in NCAA tournament First Four

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) loses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi State student newspaper breaks down the Bulldogs ahead of First Four match-up

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Braylan Lovelace, Pitt football 2023 recruiting class make press conference debuts

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Senior forward Aidan Fisch (13) yells on the court during the Pitt mens basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Pitt men’s basketball enters AP top 25 for the first time since 2016

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (23) dunks the ball during the Pitt men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Nov. 7, 2022.

Sports Podcast | TPN’s men’s basketball awards

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
February 26, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Jan. 1.

Column | Pitt quarterbacks as beers

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Pitt redshirt senior wrestler Nino Bonaccorsi at the 2021 NCAA Championships in St. Louis on the weekend of March 18, 2021.

Nino Bonaccorsi and Micky Phillippi reflect on storied careers for Pitt wrestling

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Sports Podcast | Will Pitt men’s basketball make the ACC Championships?

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
February 1, 2023
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the team run out of the tunnel ahead of Pitt’s football game vs. UNC on Nov. 11, 2021.

Pitt football releases 2023 schedule

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
A pile of Pitt footballs.

‘I love Pittsburgh’: Pitt football introduces three local transfer players

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colorado.

Column | Deion Sanders is highlighting the worst parts of modern college football

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Pitt footballs.

Sports Podcast | What to expect in the Super Bowl

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
January 22, 2023
Dukes Dariq Whitehead (0) handles the ball as Pittsburghs Nike Sibande (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Panthers men’s basketball falls to No. 24 Blue Devils 77-69, despite an 11-point halftime lead

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Paris Ford (12) and Damar Hamlin (3) after Pitts loss to Penn State in September 2019.

‘The best of us’: Pitt community reacts to Damar Hamlin injury

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Pitt mens soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA mens soccer tournament.

Panthers men’s soccer season ends with 2-0 loss to Indiana in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 10, 2022
Graduate midfielder Ideal Shefqeti (15) bounces the ball off of his head during the Pitt mens soccer game against Akron in September.

Preview | Pitt prepares for battle with the Hoosiers in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Starting quarterback Kedon Slovis at Pitt football practice on Aug. 25 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Kedon Slovis heads to transfer portal, quickly replaced by Phil Jurkovec

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Pitt mens soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA mens soccer tournament.

Panthers advance to NCAA semifinals after defeating Portland 1-0

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 3, 2022
Graduate midfielder Ideal Shefqeti (15) bounces the ball off of his head during the Pitt mens soccer game against Akron in September.

Preview | Pitt men’s soccer gears up for Elite Eight matchup against Portland

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Sports Podcast | Looking forward to the postseason

Sports Podcast | Looking forward to the postseason

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
December 2, 2022
Quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes the ball off to junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24.

Panthers finish regular season on a high note, dominate Hurricanes 42-16

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
November 27, 2022
Graduate midfielder Lucas Rosa (6) and Valentin Noel (8) celebrate at the Pitt mens soccer game versus West Virginia on Aug. 29.

Preview: Pitt men’s soccer gears up for NCAA tournament

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022.

Panthers torch Virginia 37-7 following two game starting pick sixes

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Senior wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) catches the ball during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Panthers defense stout, knock off No. 20 Syracuse 19-9

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
A soccer ball on Pitt’s Ambrose Urbanic Field.

No. 24 Pitt men’s soccer moves on, win overtime battle against NC State in first round of ACC tournament

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi yells on the sidelines during the Backyard Brawl football game against West Virginia Sept. 1.

Preview: Panthers look to snap two-game losing streak against Syracuse

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Sports Podcast | Football season predictions

By Jermaine Sykes, Brian Sherry, and Sinead McDevitt
November 2, 2022
A soccer ball on Pitt’s Ambrose Urbanic Field.

[Video] Sports Podcast | Looking at Fall Sports

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
October 19, 2022
Graduate defender Josh Luchini (19) battles for the ball with a Duquesne player Monday night.

Pitt dominates cross-town rival No. 25 Duquesne in 5-2 victory

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Freshman defender Jackson Gilman (2) competes for the ball during the Pitt men’s soccer game vs. Denver Monday night.

Panthers struggle at home against Denver, escape with 2-2 draw

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
Graduate midfielder Lucas Rosa (6) and Valentin Noel (8) celebrate at the Pitt mens soccer game versus West Virginia Monday night.

Pitt-Clemson men’s soccer match ends in confusion, draw 1-1

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
October 8, 2022
A soccer ball on Pitt’s Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Preview | Pitt men’s soccer prepares for showdown against defending national champion Clemson

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Students cheer before the Pitt vs. WVU football game.

Sports Podcast | The Pitt football season so far

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
October 2, 2022
A soccer ball on Pitt’s Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Preview | Pitt men’s soccer prepares to face dynamic Virginia Cavaliers

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) dodges a tackle during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Abanikanda scores four times, shines in 45-24 rout of Rhode Island

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 24, 2022
Graduate student Jackson Walti (24) celebrates with Pitt mens soccer team after winning a game vs. West Virginia in August.

Column | Pitt Men’s Soccer will ride offense to deep NCAA tournament run

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Junior forward Bertin Jacquesson (10) kicks the ball during the Pitt mens soccer game vs. Akron Monday night.

No. 10 Panthers overcome early deficit, fight to 3-3 draw against No. 14 Akron

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
Kenny Pickett on the sidelines of the Backyard Brawl on Sept. 1.

Column | Pitt should retire Pickett’s number — just not right now

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Graduate middle blocker Sabrina Starks (11) celebrates after beating Howard in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament in 2019.

Panther volleyball dominates at BYU Invitational

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Pitt junior wide receiver Jaylon Barden (10) catches the ball in the Pitt endzone during a game against Miami in 2021.

Column | No need to worry about Pitt’s wide receiver group

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
August 25, 2022
Pitt footballs.

Must-attend sporting events for new students

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
August 15, 2022
Column | NIL has its flaws, but it is still an inherently good system

Column | NIL has its flaws, but it is still an inherently good system

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
June 8, 2022
Panther Pitt fans cheer for Pitt at a home game against UNC in November 2017. (TPN file photo)

Sports Podcast | Spring semester in review

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
April 19, 2022
Kris Letang (58) of the Pittsburgh Penguins brings the puck up ice as Alexandre Carrier (45) of the Nashville Predators defends during Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh.

Column | The Penguins should be considered as a great modern sports dynasty

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Sports Podcast | March Madness

Sports Podcast | March Madness

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
March 29, 2022
Arizona State wrestler Josh Nummer looks displeased as Pitt wrestler Gregg Harvey wins the match at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 14, 2021.

Panther wrestling falls short at national championship

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
March 20, 2022
Pitt’s Felix Wolter jumps over hurdles in the ACC Indoor Championships at Virginia Tech on Feb. 26.

Wolter finishes 12th of 16 competitors in NCAA heptathlon championship

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Pitt lacrosse player Kierin Ratliff-Kailbourne scores the first goal in Pitt womens lacrosse program history against Duquesne Friday evening.

Sports Podcast | Spring Check-in

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
March 2, 2022
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Pitt in the Pros: Trio of Panthers have much to gain at NFL combine

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
Pitt fans cheer and yell during the third quarter of the ACC Championship football game on Dec. 4, 2021.

Column | Pitt moments that made fans want to drink, in celebration or sadness

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Tyler Boyd celebrates with Pitt students after defeating Notre Dame in 2013. TPN File Photo

Sports Podcast | Super Bowl

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
February 9, 2022
Pitt junior guard Emy Hayford at Thursday night’s game against Duke University at the Petersen Events Center.

‘Have to be a tougher basketball team’: Panthers fall to Blue Devils 54-39

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
February 4, 2022
Heather Lyke is Pitt’s athletic director.

First stage of Pitt’s Victory Heights plan set to be completed in 2024

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Pitt junior guard Dayshanette Harris (1) dribbles during Sunday’s game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center.

Weekend sports recap: Wrestling, gymnastics claim victories as basketball struggles

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
Sports Podcast | Spring Sports

Sports Podcast | Spring Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
January 18, 2022
Pitt junior wrestler Jake Slinger faces off against a Duke University wrestler at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 16, 2021.

Preview | Pitt gears up to take on No. 6 Sun Devils

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Emy Hayford (4) scores during the Pitt women’s basketball game against LIU on Nov. 17.

Pitt off to best start in 12 years after 67-51 win over Coppin State

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Wake Forest tight end Brandon Chapman (23) high-fives fans with his teammates after defeating Boston College at Alumni Stadium in Boston on Saturday.

Wake Forest student newspaper breaks down Demon Deacons approach ahead of ACC Championship

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Heinz Field.

Sports Podcast | Road to ACC Champions

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
December 1, 2021
Sports Podcast | Basketball Preview

Sports Podcast | Basketball Preview

By Jermaine Sykes and Brian Sherry
November 2, 2021
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