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NFL playoff predictions and the NBA’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

NFL playoff predictions and the NBA’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Staff
November 21, 2024
Opinion | The greatest tropes & cliches in media

Opinion | The greatest tropes & cliches in media

By The Pitt News Staff
November 12, 2024
A voter walks out of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

View live updates from student polls here

By The Pitt News Staff
November 5, 2024
Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The Pitt News Sports desk takes on men’s basketball record prediction and season course

By The Pitt News Staff
November 5, 2024
Junior guard Amiya Jenkins (2) shoots the ball at the game against Pitt Johnstown in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts the upcoming Pitt women’s basketball season

By The Pitt News Staff
November 5, 2024
Image via AP Newsroom

Take Four: Pennsylvania sports stars front and center in this week’s heated sports opinions

By The Pitt News Staff
November 1, 2024
Opinion | Best places on campus to get a sweet treat

Opinion | Best places on campus to get a sweet treat

By The Pitt News Staff
October 15, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff
October 10, 2024
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) makes a difficult bobbled catch with Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Take four | Sports staff on the NFL and the stars taking over college football

By The Pitt News Staff
October 3, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford dances with her teammates after following their sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Take 4 | Pitt News sports desk gives four quick takes before the weekend

By The Pitt News Staff
September 19, 2024
Pins reading “Hail to Pitt” were given out to students attending the homecoming kickoff event on Monday.

Opinion | Reasons we bleed blue and gold

By The Pitt News Staff
September 17, 2024
The Pitt Panthers brawl with the WVU Mountaineers at the 2022 Backyard Brawl in Acrisure Stadium.

Take 4 | Pressure, trash talk and even logic won’t stop the Panthers on Saturday

By The Pitt News Staff
September 12, 2024
Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love warms up before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, in Green Bay, Wis.

The Pitt News Sports NFL 2024 season take four

By The Pitt News Staff
September 3, 2024
The Pitt News box outside the Cathedral of Learning.

TPN thanks, says goodbye to senior editors

By The Pitt News Staff
April 26, 2024
Senior defender Abby Thorne (5) high-fives teammates during the women’s lacrosse game against Clemson on Thursday evening at Highmark Stadium.

TPN beat writers give their favorite memories from 2023-24

By The Pitt News Staff
April 19, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, celebrates with manager Derek Shelton, left, after hitting a walk-off single during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Take Four | Pro opinions take center stage

By The Pitt News Staff
April 12, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, March 31.

Take Four | NBA hot takes, Pitt predictions

By The Pitt News Staff
April 7, 2024
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during the NCAA college football team's NFL Pro Day in Los Angeles on March 20.

Take 4 | NFL rule changes, Steelers and Caleb Williams

By The Pitt News Staff
March 29, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football press conference in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 15.

Take 4 | Ohtani, Wilson, Hip Drop and NCAA

By The Pitt News Staff
March 21, 2024
Layne’s Chicken Fingers on Forbes Avenue.

Opinion | Pittsburgh underdogs who didn’t quite win The Pitt News’ ‘Best Of’

By The Pitt News Staff
March 19, 2024
Oscar statuettes appear backstage at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016.

Staff Picks | Who will take home an Oscar?

By The Pitt News Staff
March 8, 2024
Pitt senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball against Bowling Green State University at the Fitzgerald Field House on Sep. 9, 2022.

Take Five | EA college football, the NFL awards and more

By The Pitt News Staff
February 23, 2024
Senior Foluke Olujide-Ajibade performs a weight-throw during a meet on Feb. 16, 2021.

Take 5 | Track and field is overlooked, Chiefs are unstoppable

By The Pitt News Staff
February 2, 2024
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) attempts a field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bass missed the field goal.

Take Five | Pitt News Editors give their hot sports takes

By The Pitt News Staff
January 28, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts near teammate linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 6 in Baltimore.

The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Super Bowl winner

By The Pitt News Staff
January 11, 2024
Junior Guard Bella Perkins (10) goes for a layup during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Staff Picks | Pitt women’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff
November 1, 2023
Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) stands ready to defend during a drill at an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staff Picks | Pitt men’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff
October 31, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 22, in Inglewood, Calif.

Take Five | The Pitt News sports desk gives takes for the upcoming NBA season, the ongoing NFL season and more

By The Pitt News Staff
October 24, 2023
Redshirt Sophomore Christian Veilleux (11) runs for the endzone during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives opinions on the AP Poll, Daniel Jones and more

By The Pitt News Staff
October 18, 2023
Pitt students dive into chips and dip while watching a Pitt football game from home.

The Pitt News Sports Desk lists their favorite restaurants to eat at when watching Pitt football games

By The Pitt News Staff
October 18, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives takes on MLB playoffs, the Steelers and more

By The Pitt News Staff
October 12, 2023
Take Five | Sleeper picks for MLB playoffs, Pitt women’s soccer has talent to claim first College Cup and more

Take Five | Sleeper picks for MLB playoffs, Pitt women’s soccer has talent to claim first College Cup and more

By The Pitt News Staff
September 28, 2023
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff
September 22, 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs off the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants on Aug. 26 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its take on NFL season, UFC 295 and more

By The Pitt News Staff
September 7, 2023
Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Pitt football’s 2023 campaign

By The Pitt News Staff
August 26, 2023
Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks on the field as players ready for the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.

Take Five | MLB trade rumors and professional sport controversies heat up

By The Pitt News Staff
June 6, 2023
The Pitt News box outside the Cathedral of Learning.

TPN says goodbye to graduating editors

By The Pitt News Staff
April 21, 2023
South Carolina's Aliyah Boston holds up the championship trophy after defeating Tennessee 74-58 to win the championship game of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, March 5, 2023.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts women’s March Madness winners

By The Pitt News Staff
March 15, 2023
Mississippi State's Shakeel Moore (3) is defended by Pittsburgh's Nelly Cummings (0) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts men’s March Madness winners

By The Pitt News Staff
March 15, 2023
The Pitt Women’s basketball team listens to senior Emy Hayford in the huddle.

Take 5 | March Madness and GOAT debates on the horizon

By The Pitt News Staff
February 23, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks for Super Bowl 57

By The Pitt News Staff
February 9, 2023
Weekend Watchlist | Our favorite romances

Weekend Watchlist | Our favorite romances

By The Pitt News Staff
February 9, 2023
Weekend Watchlist | What to watch on Netflix

Weekend Watchlist | What to watch on Netflix

By The Pitt News Staff
January 26, 2023
Weekend Watchlist | Favorites From 2022

Weekend Watchlist | Favorites From 2022

By The Pitt News Staff
January 19, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada watches during NFL football practice on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh.

Take 5 | NFL playoffs on the horizon

By The Pitt News Staff
January 12, 2023
Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

By The Pitt News Staff
December 2, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Shows to binge over break

Weekend Watchlist | Shows to binge over break

By The Pitt News Staff
November 17, 2022
A Pitt gymnast lands.

Take 5 | Pitt gymnastics looks to win EAGL, Hinson can lift Pitt men’s basketball to glory

By The Pitt News Staff
November 11, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | What to watch if you liked House of the Dragon

Weekend Watchlist | What to watch if you liked House of the Dragon

By The Pitt News Staff
November 10, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Animation

Weekend Watchlist | Animation

By The Pitt News Staff
November 3, 2022
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning in Game two of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Take 5 | Aaron Judge to the Pirates, Bryce Harper is worth the money

By The Pitt News Staff
October 30, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Halloweekend Haunts

Weekend Watchlist | Halloweekend Haunts

By The Pitt News Staff
October 27, 2022
Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Louisville on Sunday.

Take 5 | Pitt volleyball deserves more respect, give Pickett time to develop

By The Pitt News Staff
October 27, 2022
Kris Letang (58) of the Pittsburgh Penguins brings the puck up ice as Alexandre Carrier (45) of the Nashville Predators defends during a game in April.

Take 5 | The Penguins are still elite, Chase Claypool should remain a Steeler

By The Pitt News Staff
October 20, 2022
Pitt vs. Arizona State at a wrestling match on Jan. 14 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Take 5 | Pitt wrestling needs depth top-to-bottom, Pitt football uses NIL the right way

By The Pitt News Staff
October 13, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Aliens

Weekend Watchlist | Aliens

By The Pitt News Staff
October 13, 2022
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during a game in New York on April 13, 2022.

Staff Picks | MLB Playoff predictions

By The Pitt News Staff
October 13, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Slashers, Thrillers and Serial Killers

Weekend Watchlist | Slashers, Thrillers and Serial Killers

By The Pitt News Staff
October 6, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Oct. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Take 5 | Pickett should start for Steelers moving forward, Pitt deserves a men’s volleyball team

By The Pitt News Staff
October 5, 2022
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

Take 5 | Lance White’s last chance, Pitt football fans deserve an on campus stadium

By The Pitt News Staff
September 29, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Zombies!

Weekend Watchlist | Zombies!

By The Pitt News Staff
September 29, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Disney

Weekend Watchlist | Disney

By The Pitt News Staff
September 22, 2022
Pitt footballs.

Staff Picks | Pitt football vs Western Michigan Broncos predictions

By The Pitt News Staff
September 15, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Crime

Weekend Watchlist | Crime

By The Pitt News Staff, The Pitt News Staff
September 15, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | TIFF-riffic

Weekend Watchlist | TIFF-riffic

By The Pitt News Staff, The Pitt News Staff
September 8, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Back to School

Weekend Watchlist | Back to School

By The Pitt News Staff
September 1, 2022
Roots Natural Kitchen on Forbes Avenue.

Staff Picks: Favorite Dining Spots on Campus

By The Pitt News Staff
August 11, 2022
Take 5 | The Oakland A’s need to relocate, Celtics will win NBA Championship

Take 5 | The Oakland A’s need to relocate, Celtics will win NBA Championship

By The Pitt News Staff
April 21, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Finals Free-For-All

Weekend Watchlist | Finals Free-For-All

By The Pitt News Staff
April 21, 2022
TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

By The Pitt News Staff, The Pitt News Staff
April 20, 2022
“Grownups,” one of The Pitt News’ picks for summertime flicks.

Staff Picks | Summertime Flicks

By The Pitt News Staff
April 19, 2022
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during Wednesday’s game in New York.

Take 5 | Gerrit Cole’s potential turnaround, NBA Playoffs and more

By The Pitt News Staff
April 14, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Superheroes

Weekend Watchlist | Superheroes

By The Pitt News Staff
April 14, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Comedies

Weekend Watchlist | Comedies

By The Pitt News Staff
April 7, 2022
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon, left, and center fielder Mike Trout (27) high-five after a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a spring training baseball game in Anaheim, California, Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Take 5 | Steelers need to trade up in draft, Angels will win the American League

By The Pitt News Staff
April 7, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Action Movies

Weekend Watchlist | Action Movies

By The Pitt News Staff
March 31, 2022
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket through a trio of Golden State Warriors defenders during Wednesday’s game in San Francisco.

Take 5 | Frozen Four predictions, Duke-UNC matchup and more

By The Pitt News Staff
March 31, 2022
North Carolina's Justin McKoy goes up during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Take 5 | UNC to the Final Four, O’Neill Cruz should be on Pirates’ opening day roster

By The Pitt News Staff
March 24, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Oscar Nominees

Weekend Watchlist | Oscar Nominees

By The Pitt News Staff
March 24, 2022
Gussy’s Bagels & Deli on Fifth Avenue.

Staff Picks | Pittsburgh’s best breakfast spots

By The Pitt News Staff
March 23, 2022
Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings runs drills during the team's spring training baseball workout at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on Tuesday.

Take 5 | Steelers mastering free agency, the transfer portal is bad for college football

By The Pitt News Staff
March 17, 2022
South Carolina senior guard Destiny Littleton (11), right, brings the ball up the court against Arkansas at the women's Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday, March 4, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Staff Picks | Women’s basketball national championship

By The Pitt News Staff
March 15, 2022
Duke sophomore center Mark Williams (15) struggles for the ball with Wake Forest graduate student forward Dallas Walton (13) during a game on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Durham, North Carolina.

Staff Picks | Men’s basketball national championship

By The Pitt News Staff
March 15, 2022
Brooklyn Nets forward David Duke Jr. (6) dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in New York. The Raptors won 133-97.

Take 5 | The Nets’ NBA Title hopes on life-support, college baseball’s time is now

By The Pitt News Staff
March 3, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Nostalgia

Weekend Watchlist | Nostalgia

By The Pitt News Staff
March 3, 2022
Nicholas Braun playing Greg Hirsch, left, and Matthew Macfadyen playing Tom Wambsgans in season 3, episode 4 of “Succession.”

Staff Picks | TV Workplaces

By The Pitt News Staff
March 2, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Into The Future

Weekend Watchlist | Into The Future

By The Pitt News Staff
February 24, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42), left, and New Jersey Devils center Yegor Sharangovich (17) during a game on Sunday, Feb. 13 in Newark, New Jersey.

Take 5 | Penguins need to move on from Kapanen, Grizzlies are the team to beat in the West and more

By The Pitt News Staff
February 24, 2022
Four glasses of wine.

Staff Picks | Wine night movies

By The Pitt News Staff
February 23, 2022
Cheese, wine and bread in Paris.

Staff picks: TPN’s Wine and Dine Playlist

By The Pitt News Staff
February 22, 2022
The New York Jets enter the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 10, 2021.

Take 5: Ohtani, Olympics, Optimism about the Jets and more

By The Pitt News Staff
February 18, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Comfort Food

Weekend Watchlist | Comfort Food

By The Pitt News Staff
February 17, 2022
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, before Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl game.

The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks for Super Bowl 56

By The Pitt News Staff
February 10, 2022
Federica Brignone of Italy makes a turn during the first run of the women's giant slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb. 7 in Beijing.

Take 5 | Joe Burrow is the face of the NFL, Olympics are still the pinnacle of athletics and more

By The Pitt News Staff
February 10, 2022
Adele performs in Nashville in 2016.

Staff Picks: Best Breakup Albums

By The Pitt News Staff
February 9, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

Weekend Watchlist | Musicals

By The Pitt News Staff
February 3, 2022
Two people skate around PPG Place ice skating rink Sunday night.

Staff Picks: Pittsburgh Winter Hangouts

By The Pitt News Staff
February 2, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime.

Take 5: Steelers need to reevaluate how they do business, Bengals the real deal

By The Pitt News Staff
February 2, 2022
Weekend Watchlist | Mysteries and Thrillers

Weekend Watchlist | Mysteries and Thrillers

By The Pitt News Staff
January 28, 2022
Pitt redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs with the ball during the first half of the ACC Championship game against Wake Forest University at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Take 5: Will the Steelers draft Pickett, Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame and more

By The Pitt News Staff
January 28, 2022
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