Panthers pound Penn State late, snap five-game skid

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • April 11, 2019

Pitt baseball gets revenge on the Nittany Lions after dropping the a previous match-up in mid-March. A late offensive explosion and solid bullpen performances helped the Panthers snap a five-game losing streak.

Looking ahead at Pitt football in 2019

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

With National Signing Day in the books and the Panthers 15 days away from spring camp, now is a good time to evaluate the current state of Pitt’s football team.

Pitt softball signs IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019

The Pitt softball team signed Rylee DiTullio, a local 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, last Monday, holding a press conference at the Petersen Events Center to celebrate the event.

Panthers show promise in 69-68 loss to Iowa

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018

Playing against the Iowa Hawkeyes as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, the upstart Panthers led by six at halftime and took their ranked opponent right down to the wire in a back-and-forth affair.

Take 5: Los Angeles, Le’Veon, no LeBron

By The Pitt News staff • October 17, 2018

As the NFL season nears its halfway point, Los Angeles’ two teams seem to be destined for a cross-city clash, while the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell continues to divide public opinion.

Column: New Philly Flyers’ mascot ‘Gritty’ is more fearsome than friendly

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018

Nobody’s sure what animal or interdimensional being new Flyers' mascot 'Gritty' is supposed to be, but we can all agree he’s ugly.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s ugly UNC loss

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018

The Panthers once again disappeared in the second half against UNC, continuing a disappointing season-long trend.