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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Take Madness: The Final Four

By The Pitt News Staff • April 15, 2026

Today is the Final Four of Take Madness, The Pitt News Sports Desk’s take on March Madness. What started as 17 writers hoping to take home the trophy remains the best four “take artists,” according...

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio in 2019.

Pittsburgh Penguins season preview

By Jenna Paler, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the 2025-26 NHL season in a position fans haven’t seen in a long time. After missing the playoffs three years in a row and watching their roster get older, the Penguins...

Pittsburgh sports fans haven’t seen their team advance in the playoffs in more than three years. Contrary to what many fans may believe, senior staff writer Kyle Saxon argues that the recent playoff drought isn’t solely due to aging rosters.

Column | Pittsburgh’s recent playoff woes run far deeper than aging rosters

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • June 2, 2021
After an even more impressive regular season than the year prior, the Penguins sit exactly where they did just 10 months ago –– concerned, confused and eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Islanders, now for the third consecutive season. Their 4-2 first round series loss highlighted the two biggest concerns surrounding the team –– goaltending and age.
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke. (TPN File photo)

Pittsburgh sports community donates $800,000 to vaccine research

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • May 6, 2020
Pitt athletics announced Wednesday morning that four of the department’s leaders — athletic director Heather Lyke, head football coach Pat Narduzzi, head women’s basketball coach Lance White and head men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel — would donate a combined $500,000 to support Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research in their pursuit of a vaccine that protects against the coronavirus.
On Sunday Tiger Woods won the annual Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club after not having won a major in 11 years.

Take 5: Tiger claws back, Sixers are stunned

By Pitt News Staff • April 18, 2019
From major comebacks to major upsets, the past week provided stunning losses for postseason favorites, but also the return of a fan favorite. The Sixers were challenged by the upstart Brooklyn Nets and Tiger Woods made a triumphant return to the Masters. The WWE also showcased some intriguing matchups and a potential title challenger.
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