NCAA announces return of voluntary workouts, proposal for transfer rule changes
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
May 26, 2020
All Division I athletes will be permitted to participate in voluntary workouts beginning June 1, the NCAA Division I Council announced last Wednesday. The move ends the moratorium on such activities that began with the explosion of the coronavirus pandemic in March and was set to expire on May 31.
NCAA takes first steps toward athlete compensation
By Stephen Thompson, Summer Sports Editor
May 12, 2020
Two weeks ago, the NCAA Board of Governors announced a surprising reversal in policy. At a late April meeting, the board supported rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements related to their status as college athletes.
Unpacking the silly and the serious in Pitt’s NCAA violations
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Time to take a deep dive into some of the serious, but mostly silly, details surrounding Pitt athletics' recent "scandal."
What are the Odds: Lock in LSU, Los Angeles
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Senior staff writer Ben Bobeck gives his best bets for the coming week in football after a slick showing in Week 7.
Take 5: Colts, Contracts and Corruption
August 28, 2019
With football season just around the corner, The Pitt News sports staff tackles everything from Andrew Luck’s retirement to the NCAA’s questionable transfer rules.
Take 5: Contract conversations headline April’s introduction
By Staff
April 4, 2019
From NFL contract negotiations to March Madness to the beginning of the MLB regular season: the first week of April provides action from all around the sports world. Russell WIlson demands an extension while Ronald Acuna cashes in. While Carsen Edwards was lighting up the NCAA Tournament, the NCAA made billions off the labor of student athletes. And the AAF collapses after a promising start.
Take 5: March is lacking madness
By Staff
March 27, 2019
Even with Rob Gronkowski announcing his retirement, the Steelers still seem to be in the spotlight when it comes to drama. According to one of our writers, that may never end, even after losing Bell and Brown.
Penn State tops Pitt Softball 8-3
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Pitt Softball still does not have a home win this season. The Panthers lost to rival Penn State 8-3 at home on Wednesday to extend their losing streak to five game.
Sweet, Sweet Victory: A Sweet Sixteen Update
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
The field has been lowered from 64 to 16 and your bracket is probably already broken. If you found yourself missing basketball, don’t worry. We have a look back at the top moments from last weekend and a look at what you can expect in the Sweet 16.
New baseball, softball coaches get rude awakening
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Pitt’s baseball and softball teams both welcomes new head coaches this past off season. With the first month of games almost under their belts, it’s clear both teams are having some trouble finding their footings.