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Column | Time to have a few cold ones

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
December 6, 2022

Pitt’s Calijah Kancey named ACC Defensive Player of the Year

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022

Pitt men’s soccer handles Cleveland State 2-1, set to take on Akron in second round

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022

Pitt men’s basketball falls in Backyard Brawl 81-56

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
November 12, 2022

Preview | Panthers playing to save postseason aspirations against Tar Heels

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 28, 2022

Erick Hallett II named Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 24, 2022

Column | It’s time Pitt makes a change at quarterback

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 24, 2022

District court drops three charges against Dior Johnson, holds strangulation, simple assault charges

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022

Pitt football captain Carter Warren suffers season-ending injury, ending Pitt career

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 17, 2022

Column | Stop trying to place blame, the Steelers just aren’t a great team

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022

Abanikanda’s record-breaking performance garners national, conference recognition

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 11, 2022

Abanikanda’s record breaking day lifts Panthers to 45-29 win over Virginia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 8, 2022

Pitt’s Dior Johnson facing criminal charges, suspended indefinitely

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022

Preview | Narduzzi needs to right the ship against Virginia Tech before it’s too late

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022

Man dies from injuries suffered at Acrisure Stadium

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022

When it rains, it pours: Yellow Jackets upset Panthers at home 26-21

By Dalton Coppola, Sport Editor
October 1, 2022

Preview | Panthers look to take advantage of wounded, coach-less Georgia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022

Nate Yarnell earns ACC Rookie of the Week honors after win over Western Michigan

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022

Panthers tumble one spot in Associated Press rankings to No. 24

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 18, 2022

Yarnell takes advantage of opportunity, leads Panthers to a 34-13 win over Western Michigan

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 17, 2022

Two offensive players earn national, conference honors despite loss to Tennessee

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022

Preview | Panthers need defense to step up in week of uncertainty with banged up offense

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022

Panthers can’t overcome slew of injuries, fall to Volunteers in overtime 34-27

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 10, 2022

Takeaways from the Backyard Brawl | Slovis is the guy, don’t panic about the run defense

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
September 5, 2022

‘Fired up’: Despite long break, still no love lost in Backyard Brawl rivalry

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022

No. 7 Panthers fend off No. 6 Mountaineers in battle between top-10 teams

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022

Meet the editors: Sports

By Dalton Coppola and Richie Smiechowski
August 29, 2022

Column | Enjoy the hype around Pitt football, but take it one game at a time

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 28, 2022

Panthers playing to prove they’re ‘here to stay’ in 2022

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022

Narduzzi breaks silence on quarterback battle, names Kedon Slovis starter against West Virginia

By Dalton Coppola and Richie Smiechowski
August 24, 2022

Pitt student section sells out for Backyard Brawl

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 21, 2022

Pitt comes in at No. 17 in AP pre-season poll, highest since 2010

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 16, 2022

Panthers ranked No. 16 in USA Today’s AFCA Coaches’ Poll

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 8, 2022

‘Going hunting ourselves’: Panthers look to prove they’re more than one-hit-wonders

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
August 2, 2022

ESPN’s College Gameday to hold show in Pittsburgh ahead of Backyard Brawl

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
July 21, 2022

Acrisure Insurance buys naming rights to Steelers, Pitt venue on North Shore

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
July 12, 2022

ACC to do away with two-division structure, move to ‘3-5-5’ structure starting in 2023

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
June 29, 2022

Column | Pitt football doesn’t need to change its uniforms

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
June 21, 2022

Former Panther Aaron Donald gets big raise, becomes highest paid defensive player in NFL history

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
June 8, 2022

Pitt baseball advances to ACC Tournament semifinals

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022

Column | What to expect from Pitt’s offense in 2022 sans Pickett, Addison, Whipple

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor
May 24, 2022

Steelers draft former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett No. 20 overall in 2022 NFL Draft

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2022

‘Just one big family’: Louis Riddick talks commencement speech, Pitt football and Kenny Pickett

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2022

Pitt sporting events to watch during finals week

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2022

Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2022

Johnny Petrishen poised to get his shot in NFL

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2022

Nick Patti, linebackers standout in Pitt Spring Game as special teams, Kedon Slovis struggle

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2022

Defenses dominate Pitt Spring Game, Gold takes down Blue 10-7

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2022

‘Lot of pieces to put together’: Narduzzi looks for players to stand out in Blue-Gold Game

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2022

‘Pitt is truly home’: Narduzzi signs contract extension through 2030 season

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2022

Pitt quarterback Davis Beville enters transfer portal

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2022

‘Detail and discipline’: Panthers put historic 2021 season in rearview, preparing for 2022 with spring practices

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2022

Christian Spears to leave Pitt, become Marshall University’s athletic director

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2022

Jayla Everett dismissed from Pitt women’s basketball, program announces

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2022

Column | It’s time to give Pat Narduzzi the credit he deserves

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2022

Pitt to open 2022 season against West Virginia at Heinz Field

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2022

Pitt Athletics looks to capitalize on social media through its teams’ success

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2022

‘Didn’t hesitate’: Boissonneault embraces challenge of building Pitt lacrosse program

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
January 12, 2022

Pitt’s ‘next man up’ mentality not enough in Peach Bowl, fall to Michigan State 31-21

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2021

Pickett opts out of Peach Bowl to prepare for NFL Draft, ending Pitt career

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 17, 2021

Alabama’s Bryce Young wins Heisman Trophy, Pickett places third

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2021

‘Not there yet’: Ahead of Heisman ceremony, Pickett looks to keep climbing after college

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2021

Addison wins Biletnikoff Award, first Panther since 2003

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2021

Kenny Pickett named Heisman finalist, invited to New York ceremony

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2021

Pitt to play No. 10 Michigan State in Peach Bowl game on Dec. 30

By Dalton Coppola and Stephen Thompson
December 5, 2021

Pitt defense locks down Hartman, wins first ever ACC Football Championship

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2021

Pitt football claims first ACC football title

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2021

‘Pittsburgh has invaded Charlotte’: Former players, alumni have high expectations for ACC Championship game

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2021

Pitt fans take Charlotte by storm on eve of ACC Championship

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2021

ACC names Pickett as offensive, overall Player of the Year

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2021

Pitt rises to No. 15 in second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2021

‘As authentic as it comes’: Former coaches reflect on Pickett’s career

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2021

Pitt clinches Coastal Division, books ticket to Charlotte for ACC Championship Game

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2021

Pitt welcomes Virginia to town with Coastal title on the line

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2021

Pickett named top-five finalist for prestigious Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2021

Pitt super seniors look to avenge 2018 team, win ACC Championship

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2021

Pitt claws way back into top 20, comes in at No. 20 in AP, No. 18 in CFP polls

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2021

Panthers outlast Tar Heels in overtime thriller, win 30-23

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2021

Pitt prepares for clash of highly touted prospects Pickett, Howell

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2021

Pitt football jumps back into AP Top 25 after beating Duke

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2021

‘We control our own destiny’: Panthers destroy Duke 54-29

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2021

Preview | Panthers look to move on from Miami, bounce back against Duke

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2021

Pitt falls out of AP top 25, comes in at No. 25 in first CFP rankings

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2021

Takeaways | Panthers still in position to have a historic season

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2021

Preview | Pitt looks to avoid post-Clemson hangover against the Hurricanes

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2021

Column | Pitt’s loss to WMU may be the best thing that could have happened

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2021

Panthers move up six spots to No. 17 in latest AP football top-25 poll

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2021

Pickett picks apart Clemson, Pitt defeats Tigers 27-17

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2021

Preview | ‘They’re still Clemson’: Panthers prepare to welcome Tigers

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2021

Panthers ranked No. 23 in AP top-25 poll

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2021

Panthers go down to Blacksburg and make a statement, defeat Hokies 28-7

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2021

Narduzzi talks defending the RPO and preparing for ACC road test against Virginia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2021

Agencies aim to help athletes capitalize on NIL laws

By Kyle Saxon and Dalton Coppola
October 6, 2021

Pitt, Pickett put the ACC on notice after defeating Georgia Tech 52-21

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2021

Preview | ‘Preseason is over’: Panthers to open conference play against Georgia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2021

Panthers send message against UNH, gain confidence before ACC play

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2021

Preview | Narduzzi, Panthers look to avoid another letdown on Saturday against UNH

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2021

Marquis Williams sets himself apart with a ‘lion heart’

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2021

Pitt pulls out a win in Johnny Majors Classic, defeating Tennessee 41-34

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2021

Preview | Pitt prepares for early season road test against Tennessee Volunteers

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2021