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Column | Pitt omission from NCAA Baseball Tournament magnifies flawed system

By Zack Gibney, Staff Writer • June 9, 2021

While Pitt Baseball's sluggish finish was certainly a variable that the team could have avoided, its absence from the national bracket comes thanks to a lack of diligence on the part of the committee, a patently ridiculous ranking system and an absence of consistency.

Take 5: Yankees, Sixers seek redemption; Phillies, Rockets aim higher

By The Pitt News Staff • August 31, 2020

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and Major League Baseball’s contenders are entering the home stretch as they jockey for postseason position, meaning our staff has plenty of material for the latest edition of Take 5.

Penguins’ ice cracking under pressure

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019

For the second year in a row Barry Trotz is showing he has what it takes to crack the Penguins’ ice. First with the Washington Capitals and now with the New York Islanders.

What are the odds: Don’t bet against Brees, Brady in championship weekend

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • January 18, 2019

It's tough to bet against two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Drew Brees in Tom Brady — so don't do it.

What are the odds: Bet on Foles, Rivers in NFL playoffs

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • January 11, 2019

When it comes to the NFL playoffs, Nick Foles has proven that you should never bet against him.

Waiver Wire Weekly: Welcome to Playoffs

By Adin Link, Staff Wrtier • December 4, 2018

It’s do or die time in fantasy football, if you are looking for some home players to pick up in order to put yourself in the best position to win your league, make sure you read this week’s Waiver Wire Weekly.

Waiver Wire: It’s crunch time

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • November 27, 2018

It’s the most important time of the year, fantasy football playoff time. To ensure you have who you need to make it in your fantasy football playoffs, check out Waiver Wire Weekly.

Waiver Wire Weekly: Countdown to Fantasy Playoffs

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • November 13, 2018

With Fantasy Football Playoffs right around the corner, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have the best players. Rashaad Penny and Jeff Heuerman both had their best games last week and are looking like two players you will want to have if you want to finish out the season strong. You can read more about what players to take here.

Column: Riverhounds strive for success as Pittsburgh’s pro soccer team

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • October 17, 2018

As the Riverhounds prepare to host a first-round playoff game Saturday — the first home postseason game in the club’s history — their achievements shouldn’t go unnoticed. How much success will it take for soccer to be among Pittsburgh’s sources of pride?