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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

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.

Column | Pittsburgh’s top five best sports moments of the decade

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

It’s a little hard to believe, but we are now halfway through the 2020s, and a lot has happened in the world of sports during the past five years. When it comes to Pittsburgh, the city is at somewhat...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) strategizes during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball looks for a rebound against a rebuilding Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered another loss this past Saturday against Wake Forest and has now lost five of its last seven games. Fortunately for the Panthers, they have a good chance to pick up a win...

Pitt volleyball poses with the ACC Championship trophy following their win against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Final grades for fall sports teams

By James Carter, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

For some, the start of finals week means spending hours upon hours studying for exams and working on projects, pulling all-night cram sessions and drinking enough caffeine to drown an elephant. For Pitt’s...

Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi during the game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt races to the Derby City for second-to-last match against Louisville

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

After their third consecutive loss, Pitt football is set for a showdown with Louisville this Saturday at 4 p.m. The Panthers suffered a heartbreaker this past Saturday against Clemson on senior day and...

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

After a heartbreaking upset at the hands of Virginia, Pitt football will look to piece together its season and finish the 2024 campaign strong. This goal is made more difficult given that the Panthers...

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Takeaways: Pitt disappoints in 25-48 loss to SMU

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

For the first time this season, the Panthers find themselves in the loss column after a bludgeoning at the hands of the SMU Mustangs. In front of a packed Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the Mustangs exposed the...

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

In a shocker to people outside of the fandom, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 3-0 record and sit atop the AFC North.  What isn’t surprising is how the team has done it, with an elite defense and a...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Takeaways | Elite Eli, a special special teams and clutch defense win it for Pitt

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

In a stunning come-from-behind victory, Pitt football provided an instant classic in the storied Backyard Brawl, a rivalry continuously providing great games and memories.  After a back-and-forth first...

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