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Panthers in the Pros: 2021 Basketball Edition

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • March 12, 2021

From program superstars like Steven Adams to transfer departures like Ryan Luther, find out how former Panthers are performing at the professional level.

Narduzzi praises young players, Pickett and Georgia Tech’s athleticism

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 11, 2020

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi couldn’t help but express his pride in the team on Monday, after the Panthers came back from a 14-3 first-quarter deficit.

Narduzzi addresses Ford, upcoming Florida State game

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 4, 2020

Junior safety Paris Ford’s decision to opt out of the remainder of Pitt’s 2020 football season dominated discussions during Pitt football’s Monday press conference.

Q&A: Tsoukas to explore gender and sport in new class

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • January 5, 2020

Is Serena Williams the greatest tennis player of all time? Is the U.S. soccer team the best in the world? Do your answers require gender qualifiers? These are the questions raised in the class description for Women, Gender and Sport, which will be taught at Pitt for the first time this spring by senior lecturer Liann Tsoukas. Though the class is new, it’s been a long time coming for Tsoukas, who has spent the past 19 years at the University teaching classes focusing on American history, gender, race and popular culture

Panther Spotlight: Murphy, Vera, Matthews headline winter sports

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019

To quote HBO blockbuster “Game of Thrones”’ most famous father, Ned Stark, “Winter is coming.” The snow has already arrived and with it some seasonal Pitt athletics action. As the new season begins, these Panther athletes have already proven their value.

Take 5: Warriors, Wiggins, Winning

By TPN Staff • November 1, 2019

The sports staff takes a look at several of the storylines permeating through the sports world right now, including the downfall of the Warriors’ dynasty and an NBA player who could make a sneaky bet for Most Improved.

Panthers trek north for 75th renewal of Syracuse football rivalry

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • October 16, 2019

On Friday night Pitt football will renew their rivalry with Syracuse for the 75th time. Expect a tight game mirroring Pitt’s previous contests with the Orange and an often maligned specialist to come up clutch in crunch time.

Take 5: Minshew, Murray, Minnesota

By TPN Staff • October 10, 2019

The Pitt News Sports staff discusses a couple young quarterbacks proving their chops in the NFL — as well as a seasoned veteran making a serious case for league MVP — in this week’s Take 5

Take 5: NBA, NFL overstepping players’ boundaries

By TPN Staff • September 27, 2019

The TPN sports staff voices its displeasure with ownership in both the NFL and NBA, and also weighs in on the underachieving Baker Mayfield and Michigan football team.

Prediction: Knights to vanquish Pitt at Heinz

By John Riskis, For the Pitt News • September 18, 2019

Pitt football will face an uphill battle to rebound from its loss at Penn State, hosting a UCF team that has won 27 consecutive regular season games.