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Take Five | MLB trade rumors and professional sport controversies heat up

By The Pitt News Staff • June 7, 2023

From Shohei Ohtani trade rumors to NBA rule changes, the Pitt News Sports Desk gives their hot takes in this week’s take five.

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.

Column | Winners and Losers of the 2023 NFL Draft

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

While fans won’t know the real winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Draft for many years, it is still fun to speculate. Staff Writer Ben Pisano gives his picks for this year’s Draft’s winners and losers.

Column | Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve hitting

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

The Pirates boasted the best record in the National League less than a month ago. Now, after a 1-11 stretch, the team is struggling. Staff writer Ari Meyer argues the Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve their hitting if they hope to turn the season around.

Column: Mainstream sports rhetoric limits female athletes

By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer • June 13, 2018

“You play ball like a girl,” said “Ham” from “The Sandlot,” settling an intense roast battle against the baseball uniform-wearing rich kids with what seems to be the greatest insult one could...