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From left, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, Chris Oladokun, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph participate in drills during an NFL football practice.

Column | Why the Mason Rudolph reunion is a great move for the Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

My, how the mighty have fallen.  The Pittsburgh Steelers were the pinnacle of stability for a decade and a half. Ben Roethlisberger left no doubt that he was the starter until his retirement after...

A game between the former Washington Football Team vs the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 17, 2021.

Column | None of this is rigged

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The 2024-25 NFL Season is over, and the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. The Birds thwarted the Kansas City Chiefs’ efforts to win their third Super Bowl in three years, and now that a city...

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, right, lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy next to quarterback Jalen Hurts after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, in New Orleans.

Column | The Eagles are what the Steelers wish they were

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Finally, after back-to-back championships won by the Kansas City Chiefs, there’s a new king in the NFL. On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Eagles jumped out to a commanding 24-0 lead at halftime and never...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts Super Bowl LIX

By The Pitt News Staff February 7, 2025

Eagles, propelled by Hurts and the “Tush Push” soar past Chiefs, 28-25 // Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer They say luck runs out. Well, for America’s sake, let's hope the same applies to devil...

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | NFL playoffs, first-round wrap-up

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The NFL Playoffs wild-card weekend extravaganza has concluded. Six teams are moving on for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, while six other teams are traveling to Cancún for a wonderful off-season...

Ben Skowronek playing for Northwestern.

Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 4, 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...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

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...

Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford dances with her teammates after following their sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

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

By The Pitt News Staff September 20, 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...

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love warms up before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, in Green Bay, Wis.

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...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 22, in Inglewood, Calif.

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...

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