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The Pitt News

Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

Comparing Pitt sports teams to food

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 27, 2024

Have you ever looked up with two minutes left in the fourth quarter of a do-or-die Pitt football game and wondered, “Would this team be a meat or a carb?” If so, you’re not alone. In times of stress...

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 23, 2024

It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump...

Students yell and grab first-year wide receiver Myles Alston (20) as they celebrate Pitt football's win over West Virginia on Sept. 1, 2022.

New Student guide to Pitt football

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 4, 2024

Welcome to Pittsburgh, your new home for the next few years of your academic career and the residing city of the Pitt Panthers. Whether you’re from the area or coming in from around the world, you likely...

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

By James Carter, Staff Writer June 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark is the rare type of athlete that needs little introduction. Showcasing a rare blend of limitless scoring range and passing ability, Clark amassed one of the most decorated careers of any...

Redshirt senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and junior Phillip O'Brien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pitt during a game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023.

Things to look for in the Blue-Gold spring football game

By James Carter, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The upcoming Blue-Gold spring football game brings a lot of intrigue for Pitt football fans. After a disastrous 3-9 campaign in the 2023 season, the Panthers had a flurry of coaching and roster moves to...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Phil Fox (28) pitches during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball faces pitching and batting woes against UVA

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

A struggling Pitt baseball program entered a weekend series against No. 14 Virginia, looking for a series win over a team with national championship aspirations. Last season, the Panthers picked up...

Pitt players William Jeffress (24), Federiko Federiko (33) and Zack Austin (55) at the end of their loss to North Carolina during an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Washington.

Pitt men’s basketball season turnaround should not go overlooked

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The 2023-24 Pitt men’s basketball season was certainly one to remember for Panther fans. Head coach Jeff Capel and staff looked to build upon the Panthers’ surprise run to the NCAA tournament the previous...

The Oakland Zoo attempts to distract Notre Dame players for a foul shot during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Oakland Zoo leaders reflect on season and upcoming tournaments

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is having one of its most interesting seasons in recent memory. The Panthers’ return to the NCAA Tournament last season brought plenty of hype to students and fans of the program....

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