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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt football upset Penn State in 2016 with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

Stress-inducing moments from Pitt sports

By Trent Leonard, Staff Writer April 22, 2019
Finals week is one of the most stressful times of the year, but you might feel more at ease after revisiting some of these anxiety-inducing Pitt games.
Pitt Athletic’s current website.

Column: A requiem for Pitt Athletics’ old online layout

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor April 16, 2019
Along with drastic new changes to its color scheme, logo and uniforms, Pitt Athletics also made some new changes to its website. But in this case, newer doesn’t mean better.
Dukes Zion Williamson (1) falls to the court under North Carolinas Luke Maye (32), injuring himself and damaging his shoe during the first half of the game on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Take 5: WWZD: What Will Zion Do

By Pitt News Staff February 28, 2019
No one knows for sure what any athletes’ futures hold, but people can speculate. Morant will make it, Zion should come back, the Phillies should walk away from Bryce and Murray needs to throw.
Kofi Kingston, pictured here at the September 2016 WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, was a last minute addition to the Elimination Chamber.

WWE needs to let Kofi Kingston fly

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer February 18, 2019
WWE superstar Kofi Kingston is in his late 30s and still has as much dexterity and agility as an Olympic gymnast, but has yet to hold a world title in WWE.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to Antowain Smith (32) during Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome.

Top storylines heading into Super Bowl LIII

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer February 1, 2019
The game, featuring two of the league’s most highly touted coaches and some of its most prominent players, is sure to make headlines around the globe.
Clemson sophomore running back Travis Etienne (9) is a major contributor to the Tigers rushing offense.

Navigating college football’s bowl season

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer December 5, 2018
The sport is dominated by the playoff discussion around this time of year, but there are plenty of other marquee matchups that are worth your attention during this bowl season.
Ohio State running back Mike Weber Jr. (5) scores a rushing touchdown during the third quarter against Michigan on Saturday. Ohio State won, 62-39.

Take 5: Browns, Buckeyes, Basketball

By The Pitt News Staff November 29, 2018
The Browns and Bengals faced off in a revenge game, while the previously struggling Buckeyes suddenly looked like one of the nation’s best teams once again versus Michigan.
Junior right side hitter Nika Markovic (17) celebrates during Pitt volleyball’s 3-0 victory over Georgia Tech.

Column: Sweet 16 on the horizon for Pitt volleyball

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer November 29, 2018
This will be the team’s third consecutive appearance in the tournament and 14th appearance in team history — and fans can expect the Panthers to go further in this tournament than ever before.
Becky Lynch (right) fights Ruby Riot at WWE Wrestlemania 34 in New Orleans on April 8.

Rousey takes the belt in WWE’s Survivor Series

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
In a controversial match, Charlotte Flair was ultimately disqualified from the WWE's Survivor Series and Ronda Rousey snatched the belt.
Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald gets an arm on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Take 5: Bell, Butler, Brees

By The Pitt News Staff November 14, 2018
Does Pitt football deserve to be ranked? Did Le’Veon Bell make the right decision? Our staff answers these questions and more in this week’s Take 5.
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