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Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Wide receiver Ben Skowronek hasn’t had it easy during the last year. A former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, Skowronek had the luck of getting drafted by the team that would...

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff • October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Take 4 | Pitt News sports desk gives four quick takes before the weekend

By The Pitt News Staff • September 19, 2024

Torrey Stafford is easily a national player of the year candidate // Matthew Scabilloni Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford is hitting .393 from the left pin. That’s over .100 points higher than...

The Pitt News Sports NFL 2024 season take four

By The Pitt News Staff • September 3, 2024

The 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, and the Pitt News Sports desk believes it’s a great opportunity to share its hottest takes on the upcoming season. Jordan Love is my sneaky favorite for 2024-2025...

Take Five | The Pitt News sports desk gives takes for the upcoming NBA season, the ongoing NFL season and more

By The Pitt News Staff • October 24, 2023

With fall sports in full swing and winter sports on the horizon, the end of October is a prime time for sports fans. From the return of the NBA to the middle of the NFL season, The Pitt News sports desk...

Former Pitt football players making an impact in the NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • October 11, 2023

With ten Pro Football Hall of Famers and 336 NFL alumni, Pitt football has a history of producing talent for the big leagues. Currently, 27 former Panthers are on active NFL rosters — 12 are No. 1 on...

Opinion | The hottest football players right now

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • October 11, 2023

I’ve noticed a pattern of who is constantly trending and talked about. So here is a list of who I think the hottest football players are right now — though, whether or not you find them attractive or hot is to each their own.

Editorial | The reality of racism in football has made itself known again

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 21, 2023

An alarming amount of news articles have made the headlines about football fans hurling attacks and racist remarks at the players. Between the messages to Mattison and the University of Alabama fans’ racist and homophobic comments to Texas football players, we are beginning to see conversations on race and football spark back up.

Feature | Pitt football draftees look to make splash with new teams

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 30, 2023

As spring turns to summer, NFL fans will continue to get a look at this year’s rookie class. Sports Editor Brian Sherry examines how each Pitt rookie is doing with their new team.

Column | Predicting the Steelers’ 2023-2024 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

As the NFL just released its official 2023 schedule, it’s time for fans to start speculating about how the season will play out. Staff Writer Matthew Scabilloni gives his predictions on the Steelers 2023-2024 campaign.