The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Virginia Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome hoists the championship trophy aloft as he walks off the court on Monday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Virginia defeated Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime to win the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Virginia, team of destiny, wins National Championship

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 10, 2019
No team in recent memory has embodied the "team of destiny" cliche more than the 2019 Virginia men’s basketball team.
Sitkiatnin Muay Thai head instructor David Reese (right) assists with the blessing of the gym's ring by Thai Buddhist monks on Sunday morning. Sitkiatnin Muay Thai is a Thai boxing gym in the basement of 1918 Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill.

Sitkiatnin offers fitness, inclusion through Muay Thai

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 3, 2019
Although Sitkiatnin Muay Thai just held its opening on Sunday, the gym has been operational since February, with a steadily growing clientele since the space was first usable.
“Moneyball” is one of the greatest sports movies ever made, according to sports editor Trent Leonard.

Top five Brad Pitt sports roles

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 1, 2019
Whether flashing his sword skills or brazenly managing a baseball franchise, Pitt has carved out a respectable niche for himself in the fictional athletic industry.
Ex-Panther and projected first-round 2019 NBA Draft pick Cameron Johnson, pictured here against Syracuse in 2016, led No. 1 UNC in scoring with 16.9 points per game during the regular season.

Panthers leave paw prints on NCAA Tournament

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 27, 2019
From teams Pitt beat to ex-Panthers playing for other teams, you can see Pitt’s mark on the NCAA Tournament despite the team’s absence.
Ben Howland took over as Pitt’s Men’s Basketball head coach in 1999 and built the Panthers into a contending team on the national stage.

Highs and lows of Pitt’s time in the tournament

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With no Pitt basketball to look forward to, we can only look back — so let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the highs and lows of Panther tournament yore.
Ja Morant (12) of the Murray State Racers reacts after tipping in a shot in the second half against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars at CFSB Center on Feb. 9 in Murray, Kentucky. Murray State won 86-55.

Best first-round NCAA Tournament matchups

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket officially released, it’s time to start parsing through the opening matchups to look for the best entertainment value.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

National champs to pick, avoid in your bracket

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 26, 2019
It’s never too early to start looking for an edge that will push your bracket over the top, and picking the right national champion is half the battle.
Junior Dante’ Watson finished eighth in the 800m run and was part of the 4x400m relay team that took seventh place.

Lauray leads Pitt at ACC Championships

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 25, 2019
Greg Lauray took gold in the high jump at the ACC Indoor Championships, while Dante’ Watson helped place in three different events for the Panthers.
Senior guard and forward Jared Wilson-Frame (4), pictured here against Virginia Tech on Feb. 16, led all Pitt scorers with 19 points.

Panthers lose 22nd-straight road game at GT, 73-65

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 21, 2019
Plagued by a season-worst performance at the foul line, the Panthers fell 73-65 to bring their road losing streak to 22 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) pressures a 3-point attempt by the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis (23) in the first half on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Take 5: Brown, Boban, Bryce

By The Pitt News Staff • February 15, 2019
Brown formally announced he wants out of Pittsburgh, several trades shook up the NBA landscape and MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are playing hard to get in the offseason.
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