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The Pitt News

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., rear, in red, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York on Sunday, March 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Column | Former Villanova fanatic watches “Nova Knicks” take down Sixers in NBA Playoffs

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor May 23, 2024

I can still picture it. I was a 12-year-old boy living in a suburb just outside of Philly. Classic, I know. Like most in my age group, I was obsessed with sports. I specifically loved basketball and the...

9-year-old boy who caught McCutchen’s 300th HR reveals significant milestones of his own

9-year-old boy who caught McCutchen’s 300th HR reveals significant milestones of his own

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Only an elite bunch of MLB players can boast hitting 300 home runs in their career. Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Andrew McCutchen joined the elite list after a blast into left field in a 9-2...

Coach Pat Narduzzi speaks to his players after the Pitt football Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football shows off quarterback depth, new look defense in 2024 Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer April 14, 2024

After a 3-9 outing in its 2023 campaign, Pitt football made many notable changes to its roster and coaching staff this offseason in an effort to get back into the winning column. These changes took center...

Senior Lydia Bottelier competes during the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship on March 7.

Pitt track and field competes across multiple meets

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Pitt track and field is on quite the tear recently. In their last few meets, the men and women’s teams have racked up successful finishes, broken records and won honorable titles.  The Panthers’...

A member of Pitt's swimming and diving team goes up for air while swimming during a meet against Army in Trees Hall on Sept 22, 2023.

Pitt swim and dive competes on national stage this week

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Pitt women’s swim and dive team traveled to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to compete in the NCAA women’s swim and dive championships. Four Panthers were present at the championships, with successful...

First-year guard Trey McGowens attempts to dunk during Pitt’s 74-53 victory against Duquesne in the City Game on Nov. 30, 2018.

Point | Pitt and Duquesne should play in City Game

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer March 27, 2024

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. From 1932 to 2018, Pitt men’s basketball and Duquesne faced off in an annual basketball game. This game was...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Blake Hinson has pro potential

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

With the NCAA men's basketball season nearing a close, many senior players are hoping to take that next step into professional play. Draft season is in swing, with NBA mock drafts becoming more and more...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) plays defense during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball humbled by Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Resembling a popular menu item in an Oakland chicken spot, Pitt men’s basketball (17-9, 8-7 ACC) came into Tuesday night’s game against Wake Forest, “Damn Hot.” Dominating in seven of their last...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Jaland Lowe leads Pitt to win over NC State

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Pitt men's basketball (15-8, ACC 6-6) traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the ACC rival NC State (15-8 (7-5)), looking to increase its winning streak. Each team headed into the night hoping...

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) hands the ball to wide receiver Dorin Dickerson (19) in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, September 1, 2011. The Vikings defeated the Texans, 28-0. (McKenna Ewen/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)

Former Pitt tight end Dorin Dickerson shines in sports media career

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 30, 2024

The pipeline from athlete to employment in the sports industry is a popular and tested way for retired players to continue working in the field that they love. The most famous sports commentators, coaches...

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