Column | Heading to the big leagues

By David Scott, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

From The Pitt News to the big leagues, Senior Staff Writer David Scott reflects on his career with the sports desk before he continues his writing career after graduation.

Column | Pirates poised for minor improvement in 2023, still won’t contend for postseason

By David Scott, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

With young talent and an injection of veteran leadership, the Pirates are poised for a more promising 2023 season. But the team is far from being in postseason contention with a lack of depth both offensively and from the pitching staff.

Swim and dive sends 12 to NCAA Championships, softball throws no-hitter during spring break

By David Scott, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023

Pitt athletics stayed active during spring break, with swimming and diving, baseball, men’s basketball, softball, women’s gymnastics and women’s lacrosse competing throughout the week.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball starts season slow, pitching needs to tighten up

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

Staff Writer David Scott provides his takeaways after Pitt baseball’s series loss to the Maine Black Bears.

Column | Officiating controversies and GOAT debates following Super Bowl 57

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed the Lombardi trophy on Sunday night, following their 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. From officiating controversies to GOAT debates, staff writer David Scott breaks down his takes on the big game.

Weekend sports recap | Men’s basketball stay on top of the ACC, women’s lacrosse start the season with a win

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023

Pitt athletics stayed active over the weekend, with swimming and diving, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, track and field, wrestling, gymnastics, women’s lacrosse and softball competing over the weekend.

Column | Moves the Steelers should make this off-season

By David Scott, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

Following an up-and-down 2022-23 campaign, the Steelers head into the offseason looking to make improvements. Staff writer David Scott looks at potential moves Pittsburgh should make this offseason.

After offseason reload, Pitt baseball veteran Sky Duff brings leadership to young clubhouse

By David Scott, Senior Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

When graduate student infielder Sky Duff came to Pitt in 2018, he expected tough competition playing in the cutthroat ACC. But the past five years have molded Duff into a capable leader for the Panthers, willing to do whatever it takes to bring success to Pittsburgh.

Weekend Sports Recap | Men’s basketball falls to FSU, wrestling stays hot against Virginia

By David Scott, Staff Writer • January 22, 2023

Pitt track and field, wrestling, gymnastics and men’s and women’s basketball teams continued their seasons over the weekend. Here’s how they fared in their respective events.

Preview | Pitt baseball gears up for the 2023 campaign

By David Scott, Staff Writer • January 18, 2023

As Pitt baseball gets ready for the 2023 campaign, staff writer David Scott breaks down the Panthers’ roster and schedule for the year.