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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

Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor

All content by Jermaine Sykes
Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, and forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt players that need a promotion in 2024

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
A player holds a football during the Pitt football spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Backyard Brawl Takeaways | Panthers beat themselves, Donaldson dominates again

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
Pitt and WVU fans tailgate outside of Mountaineer Field ahead of the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

‘Pitt is it’: Fans of Panthers, Mountaineers give their final takes just hours before kickoff of the Backyard Brawl

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2023
Pitt students in Oakland take photos of the Victory Lights after Pitt defeated WVU in the Backyard Brawl on Thursday September 1st, 2022.

What winning the 2023 Backyard Brawl means for the Panthers, Mountaineers

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
Pitt fans show off a sign that reads WV was our safety school in the stands of Acrisure Stadium before the Backyard Brawl on Thursday.

Students, faculty give takes on 2023 Backyard Brawl

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Redshirt junior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) celebrates after Pitts win against BYU in the second round of the NCAA womens volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3 2022.

Weekend sports recap | Pitt athletics nearly perfect over the weekend

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2023
A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball forward Papa Amadou Kante will miss the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

The good, bad and ugly of the ACC Expansion

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
(Left) Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes.

Meet the editors: Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
August 29, 2023
Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt Men’s basketball’s newcomers set to begin their Fall semesters

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
August 24, 2023
Pitt fans celebrate in the stands of Acrisure Stadium during the Backyard Brawl against WVU on Sept. 1, 2022.

New student guide to Pitt football games

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
August 4, 2023
A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continuing to add talent in the offseason

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Pitt volleyball players huddle up during a game against NC State on Sept. 25.

Grading Pitt Athletics teams for the 2022-23 year

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 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
Redshirt senior Jason Collier Jr. lifts junior Derrick Davis Jr. after a touchdown during the spring game at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football showcases depth of its roster at annual spring game

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Heineman after getting the final out of the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Pittsburgh on April 9.

Column | Pirates exceeding expectations but fans should proceed with caution

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

Column | Don’t overlook the success of Pitt basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 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
Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton is fouled by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Pitt takes on Xavier for a chance at Sweet 16

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2023
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) goes to the free throw line after scoring and being fouled by Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 69-68, and will face Pitt in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Preview | Panthers take on Mississippi State in the First Four

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko blocks a shot by Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Preview | Federiko, Burton stellar in victory over Georgia Tech, must stay sharp against Duke

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
Miami forward Norchad Omier (15) passes the ball past Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla.

Panthers fall to Hurricanes at the buzzer, finish fifth in the ACC

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Graduate student infielder Yvonne Whaley (26) hits the ball in a game against Penn State on March 16, 2022.

Takeaways | Softball wins four of five in a jam-packed weekend in Houston

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 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
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (33) scores a layup against Syracuse during the Pitt mens basketball game Saturday night.

Pitt knocks off Syracuse 99-82 thanks to clinical second-half shooting

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

Point-Counterpoint | Best place to watch Pitt games is at the venue

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (33) dunks the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College.

Preview: Panthers men’s basketball looks to keep it rolling vs. Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko (33) goes in for a dunk against North Carolina during the second half ofan NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Panthers get revenge, win 11th ACC contest vs. FSU

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2023
Five sexiest plays in recent Pitt football history

Five sexiest plays in recent Pitt football history

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Chinaza Ndee returns the ball during a game in 2019.

Column | Pitt athletes who could return and coach their former teams

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
February 1, 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
Graduate student guard Jamarius Burton (11) avoids a Miami player during Pitt mens basketballs game against Miami Saturday afternoon.

Late-game heroics push Panthers to win in key ACC matchup against No. 20 Miami

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Graduate student guard Greg Elliott (3) attempts to pass the ball during Pitt mens basketballs game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Preview | Panthers head into most important game of the year against No. 20 Miami

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
Pitt footballs.

Sports Podcast | What to expect in the Super Bowl

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes
January 22, 2023
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (23) dunks the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Tennessee Martin on Nov. 7, 2022.

Men’s basketball takeaways | Sibande excels, rebounding needs improvement

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer
January 16, 2023
Junior forward William Jeffress (24) takes a shot at the Pitt mens basketball game against Duke on March 1.

Preview | Pitt basketball looks for a quick bounce back vs. No. 16 Duke

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
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
Guard Jamarius Burton (11) dribbles the ball during the Pitt vs. Minnesota men’s basketball game at the Petersen Events Center on Nov. 30.

Panthers dominate Northwestern in ACC-Big Ten Challenge 87-58

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Pittsburghs Blake Hinson (2) drives past Michigans Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Legend Classic on Wednesday in New York.

Michigan pummels Panthers in Legends Classic

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Pitt footballs.

Preview | ACC bowl game predictions

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Graduate student guard Jamarius Burton (11) dribbles the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Tennessee Martin on Monday night.

Hinson’s double-double hoists Pitt men’s basketball to win in regular season opener

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Syracuse sophomore defensive back Ja’Had Carter (1) catches an interception during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Slovis deserves credit, Panthers can still run without Abanikanda

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 7, 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
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
Pitt footballs.

Counterpoint | College football shouldn’t expand to a 12-team playoff

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
Senior running back Vincent Davis (22) runs with the ball during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Rhode Island takeaways | M.J. Devonshire is a playmaker, Israel Abanikanda might be a Heisman candidate

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
September 25, 2022
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs the ball through a crowd of players during the Johnny Majors Classic on Sept. 10 vs. Tennessee.

Preview | Panthers look to answer looming questions against Rhode Island Rams

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) tries to get past Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a preseason football game on Aug. 28 in Pittsburgh.

Column | Steelers offensive line performance key to success for Steelers’ season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
Column | EA should prioritize consumers in new college football video game

Column | EA should prioritize consumers in new college football video game

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
July 8, 2022
Defensive back Damarri Mathis catches a football at NFL Pro Day on last month.

Column | Projecting where Pitt prospects will land in the NFL Draft

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
April 21, 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
Pitt first-year utility position player Josh Overbeek (17) prepares to bat during Friday’s game against the University of Virginia.

Panthers baseball wins rollercoaster series versus No. 6 Virginia

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
April 17, 2022
Pitt junior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during Wednesday’s softball game vs. St. Francis.

Panthers’ pitching leads the way versus Saint Francis

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Bryce Hullett swings the bat during a men’s baseball game versus Clemson on Friday.

Bryce Hulett looks to stay consistent as Panthers make Omaha push

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Sports Podcast | March Madness

Sports Podcast | March Madness

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt
March 29, 2022
Pitt senior pitcher Matt Gilbertson (45) pitches during Friday’s game against Clemson.

Panthers rebound, sweep No. 20 Clemson in weather-shortened weekend series

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
March 27, 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 senior outfielder Ron Washington Jr. (23) at an April 2021 baseball game.

Pitt baseball takes three of four in Music City College Classic

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Patrick Jones II (91) pursues a sack of UNC quarterback Sam Howell (7).

Panthers that aged like fine wine in their athletic careers

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
Matt Gilbertson pitches during a baseball game against North Carolina in 2021.

Pitt baseball looks to start the season strong this weekend vs. Canisius

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the first half of the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Former Pitt football stars put on strong showing at 2022 Senior Bowl

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 10, 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
Las Vegas Raider wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, center, runs with the ball during Sunday’s Pro Bowl NFL football game in Las Vegas.

Column | The Pro Bowl is an embarrassment in current state, needs changes

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives after running the ball ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Point-Counterpoint | NFL overtime rules are sufficient, teams need to play defense

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, Monday, Jan. 17.

Former Pitt football players make impact in NFL playoffs

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
Pitt sophomore guard Femi Odukale (2) and Virginia sophomore guard Reece Beekman (2) chase the ball at Wednesday’s game at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Capel’s inability to manage games continues to hamstring already depleted Panthers

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Sports Podcast | Spring Sports

Sports Podcast | Spring Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
January 18, 2022
Pitt lacrosse players Dylana Williams (51) and Talia Zuco (19) fight for the ball during the team’s September playday against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt women’s lacrosse looks to make statement in inaugural season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
January 11, 2022
Israel Abanikanda (2) and Calijah Kancey (8) celebrate a touchdown during Pitt football’s game vs. Miami on Oct. 30 at Heinz Field.

Post-ACC Championship Game football superlatives

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
The Pitt cheer and dance team performs on the sidelines of the Pitt vs. UNC game in November.

‘Wouldn’t trade it for anything’: Pitt cheer and dance team members talk gameday experience

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Heinz Field.

Sports Podcast | Road to ACC Champions

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes
December 1, 2021
Pitt men’s basketball players huddle at the exhibition game versus Gannon University Monday night, as head coach Jeff Capel looks on.

Men’s basketball hopes to recover from roster turnover in Capel’s fourth year

By Jermaine Sykes, For The Pitt News
November 2, 2021
Sports Podcast | Basketball Preview

Sports Podcast | Basketball Preview

By Jermaine Sykes and Brian Sherry
November 2, 2021
Mike Ditka played as tight end for the Pitt Panthers from 1958 to 1960.

Pitt alumni impacting NFL football beyond the gridiron

By Jermaine Sykes , For The Pitt News
October 6, 2021
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