Celebration at the Women’s World Cup Final

By TNS

July 7, 2015

Filed under Campus, City, National News, News

The United States' Carli Lloyd (10) celebrates her hat-trick goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final match between USA and Japan on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. (Vaughn Ridley/PA Wire/Zuma Press/TNS)...

It’s complicated

By TNS

June 19, 2015

Filed under Archives

Due a surprising number of detractors, Cleveland Cavaliers' star LeBron James sports a complicated legacy.

Royal rumble

By TNS

June 16, 2015

Filed under Uncategorized

The Kansas City Royals lead All-Star voting for eight of the nine offensive positions.

Big New World

By TNS

May 26, 2015

Filed under Archives

Alonzo Nelson-Ododa (33) and two other new frontcourt members will be key to Pitt's potential to bounce back after a disappointing 2014-2015 season.

SPORTS BKC-BROWN-PENN 1 PD

By TNS

May 4, 2015

Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports

Maia led the Ivy League in rebounding and field goal percentage last season.

Baby Baller

By Sam Riche / TNS

April 16, 2015

Filed under Archives

Duke center Jahlil Okafor (15) is just another example of a player who could have gone straight to the pros if the NBA hadn't changed its eligibility policy.

Lightning [A]-rod

By TNS

April 6, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Alex Rodriguez returns to baseball this year after a year-long suspension.

Cole New World

By TNS

April 6, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Gerrit Cole will be relied upon heavily in 2015.

Duke

By Jeff Siner / TNS

April 1, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Duke's Justise Winslow (12) drives between San Diego State defenders in the third round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Celebrating our national pastime

By TNS

April 1, 2015

Filed under Archives

Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker, Andrew McCutchen and Travis Snider celebrate after defeating the San Francisco Giants, 4-3, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/MCT)

Urban Meyer

By CHARLES TRAINOR JR / TNS

March 25, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer in the third quarter against Clemson in the Discover Orange Bowl.

Temple Owls

By Yong Kim / TNS

March 18, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Temple's Josh Brown claps on his way to the bench during a timeout during the second half against Houston.

Top seed

By Pablo Alcala / TNS

March 17, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Arkansas' Rashad Madden (00) fouls Kentucky's Trey Lyles (41) during the second half of the SEC tournament championship.

Ute talking to me?

By TNS

March 16, 2015

Filed under Archives

Utah and Stephen F. Austin is one of the most anticipated matchups of the first slate of games. 

Questionable defense

By George Bridges / TNS

March 5, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Several NBA stars, including Rockets guard James Harden, cause some fans to call their defense into question.

Heartbreaker

By Nuccio DiNuzzo / TNS

March 3, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Derrick Rose suffered his third major leg injury last week.

Storm surge

By Bo Rader / TNS

February 25, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Kansas State fans and players celebrate after the team upsets No. 8 Kansas.

Seton Hall brawl

By Charles Fox / TNS

February 18, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono gets struck with a fist and forearm by Seton Hall's Sterling Gibbs, top, after a scramble for a loose ball.

Dunk champion

By Jeff Wheeler / TNS

February 17, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine won the 2015 Slam Dunk Contest.

Prince Amukamara

By Richard W. Rodriguez / TNS

February 13, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Features

Prince Amukamara, who formerly had abstained from sex until marriage, got married last Spring.

Comeback kid

By TNS

February 6, 2015

Filed under Football, Sports

Wide receiver Mike Shanahan was hired by Paul Chryst as a graduate assistant.

Damian Lillard

By Jose Carlos Fajardo / TNS

February 3, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Damian Lillard was one notable name excluded from the 2015 All-Star Game.

Defensive Rookie of the Year

By Chris Lee / TNS

January 31, 2015

Filed under Football, Sports

Aaron Donald won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors on Saturday night.

Touchdown Tom

By Dean Rutz / TNS

January 28, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Tom Brady again leads the Patriots in a Super Bowl.

Touchdown Tom Brady

By Sam Riche / TNS

January 21, 2015

Filed under Football, Sports

Tom Brady and the Patriots are again in the middle of a controversy.

Marshawn Lynch

By TNS

January 20, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Marshawn Lynch has made headlines for avoiding the media after games.

National Champions

By TNS

January 13, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Ohio State beat Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game.

Award Season

By TNS

January 12, 2015

Filed under Football, Sports, Sports Columns

Aaron Donald is a leading candidate for the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Joe Flacco

By TNS

January 6, 2015

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco made headlines when he called himself an elite quarterback.

Bennett’s last game

By Ron Jenkins / Fort Worth Star-Telegram TNS

January 4, 2015

Filed under Football, Specials / Welcomebackspring2015, Sports

Isaac Bennett runs into the end zone against Houston.

Top of the class

By TNS

December 24, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

Aaron Donald is one of three rookies to earn a Pro Bowl invite, joining Dallas' Zack Martin and Baltimore's C.J. Mosley.

Steve Pederson

By TNS

December 17, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports

Former athletic director Steve Pederson with senior basketball player Cameron Wright.

Saying goodbye

By TNS

December 4, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Both Bo Pelini (L) and Brady Hoke (R) were fired over the past week.

Just a game?

By TNS

December 3, 2014

Filed under Archives

There are few things more important than University of Kentucky basketball in Lexington.

LeSean McCoy

By TNS

December 1, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

LeSean McCoy scored a touchdown against Dallas on Thanksgiving.

LeSean McCoy

By TNS

November 24, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

LeSean McCoy helped the Eagles to a win on Sunday.

Show me the money!

By TNS

November 19, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Giancarlo Stanton is now signed to the largest contract in MLB history.

Aaron Donald

By TNS

November 17, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

Aaron Donald sacked future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning on Sunday.

Stiff-armed

By MCT Campus

November 12, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Todd Gurley (3) returns from his four-game suspension this weekend.

Up in smoke

By MCT Campus

November 11, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Miscommunication has plagued LeBron James and the new-look Cavaliers in the early part of the season.

Larry Fitzgerald

By MCT Campus

November 10, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

Larry Fitzgerald moved into 18th place on the all-time receptions list Sunday.

Bo knows

By MCT Campus

November 5, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Bo Ryan talks to his players during a timeout.

A long season

By MCT Campus

November 4, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The 76ers are considered a preeminent example of tanking in professional basketball.

Pennsylvania 2014 Governor’s Race

November 3, 2014

Filed under National News, News

Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf compete in today's election.

Larry Fitzgerald

By MCT Campus

November 3, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Larry Fitzgerald led the Arizona Cardinals in receiving yards again on Sunday.

In your face!

By MCT Campus

October 29, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Illegal hands to the face penalties are being called at a higher rate than ever before.

Andy Dalton

By MCT Campus

October 28, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton passes in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys.

Dana Holgorsen

By MCT Campus

October 27, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Dana Holgorsen has said he wants to schedule Pitt in non-conference games, but no efforts have been made towards doing that.

Jabaal Sheard

By MCT Campus

October 27, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

Jabaal Sheard combined with K'Waun Williams for five tackles.

Dana Holgersen

By MCT Campus

October 23, 2014

Filed under Specials / Homecoming2014, Sports, Sports Columns

Dana Holgersen, head coach of West Virginia, now competes with Pitt mostly just for recruits.

Good behavior

By MCT Campus

October 22, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Aldon Smith (99) looks to potentially garner a reduced suspension after multiple transgressions.

The Bryce is right

By MCT Campus

October 15, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Bryce Petty is a favorite to bring home the prestigious Heisman Trophy.

Todd Gurley

By MCT Campus

October 14, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Star running back Todd Gurley was suspended for last week's game for signing autographs in the spring.

Aaron Donald

By MCT Campus

October 14, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Aaron Donald played on almost every defensive snap on Monday night, and is solidifying a playing spot on the St. Louis Rams.

Weighing the cost

By MCT Campus

October 8, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Tickets to sporting events are getting pricier and pricier.

Kansas City Royals

By MCT Campus

October 7, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The Kansas City Royals are this year's surprise playoff team and are headed to the ALCS.

Pitt vs. Penn State

By MCT Campus

October 7, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

Pitt will renew its series with Penn State, beginning in the 2016 season.

Larry Fitzgerald

By MCT Campus

October 6, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Larry Fitzgerald still has not scored a touchdown this season, and much of the blame is on his quarterbacks.

Pittsburgh Pirates

By MCT Campus

October 6, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The Pirates have a few holes to fill this offseason, including first base and catcher.

Dallas Cowboys

By MCT Campus

October 2, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The Dallas Cowboys are off to a 3-1 start this season, but against mostly mediocre teams.

Week to week

By MCT Campus

October 1, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Players like Frank Gore are driving fantasy football players mad this year with their fluctuating performances.

Playoffs

By MCT Campus

September 30, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The Pirates send Edinson Volquez against the Giants' Madison Bumgarner on Wednesday.

LeSean McCoy

By MCT Campus

September 29, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

LeSean McCoy had a subpar performance in the Eagles' first loss of the season Sunday.

Derek Jeter

By MCT Campus

September 24, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Derek Jeter on one of the many stops of his 2014 "farewell tour".

Penn State

By Courtesy of MCT Campus

September 23, 2014

Filed under Archives

Penn State's Saeed Blacknall (13) gets past Massachusetts' Iric Harris (31) on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 in Beaver Stadium at University Park, Pa. The Lions beat the Minutemen 48-7. (Christopher Wedile/Centre Daily Times/MCT)...

Russell Martin

By MCT Campus

September 23, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Russell Martin has arguably been the MVP of the Pirates this year, but is a free agent after this season.

Yankees

By MCT Campus

September 23, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

The Yankees have missed the playoffs for the second straight year, despite having the second-highest payroll in the league.

They love their football

By Penn State fans celebrate with their mascot, the Nittany Lion. Courtesy of MCT Campus

September 23, 2014

Filed under Archives

The Penn State Nittany Lion crowd-surfs through the stands after the Saturday, September 6, 2014 game against Akron at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/MCT)

Takedown

By MCT Campus

September 22, 2014

Filed under Archives

Jabaal Sheard [making tackle] had a solid performance for the Cleveland Browns against the division rival Baltimore Ravens. 

All smiles

By MCT Campus

September 17, 2014

Filed under Archives

Andrew McCutchen has become the face of the Pirates' renaissance.

Damage control

By MCT Campus

September 17, 2014

Filed under Archives

League commissioner Roger Goodell has a mess on his hands. 

Florida International

By MCT Campus

September 11, 2014

Filed under Football, Specials, Specials / Fallemployment2014, Sports

Florida International is not projected to be very good.

Manchester City

By MCT Campus

September 11, 2014

Filed under Specials, Specials / Fallemployment2014, Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports

Joe Prince-Wright will be on the sidelines for Premier League games.

Atlanta Hawks

By MCT Campus

September 9, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer with Al Horford. The Hawks' owner stepped down after self-reporting a racist email.

LeSean McCoy

By MCT Campus

September 9, 2014

Filed under Football, Sports

LeSean McCoy had an average day in the Eagles season-opening win.

College Football Playoff

By MCT Campus

September 9, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Jameis Winston and Florida State won the last BCS Championship under the previous playoff format.

Kenny Trill

By MCT Campus

September 3, 2014

Filed under Archives

Kenny Hill has been compared to his predecessor often  since his breakout performance on Thursday. 

End of an era

By MCT Campus

September 3, 2014

Filed under Archives

Brad Guzan (right) has become the starting goalie for the U.S. national team.  

Elusive

By MCT Campus

September 3, 2014

Filed under Archives

The outcome of Florida State-Oklahoma State was one of the many surprises from week one of college football.  

Ray Rice

By MCT Campus

September 2, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Ray Rice was given a two-game suspension for domestic violence, causing revamped sanctions.

Manchester United

By MCT Campus

September 2, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Wayne Rooney is one of the last remaining members from the old Manchester United dynasty.

Washington

By MCT

August 26, 2014

Filed under Sports, Sports Columns

Numerous media outlets and political figures have spoken out against Washington's controversial football team name.

Injured goods

By MCT Campus

August 25, 2014

Filed under Archives

A columnist's friend picked Sam Bradford (throwing) in their fantasy draft hours after the St. Louis Rams quarterback injured his ACL. 

Catalyst for change

By MCT Campus

August 24, 2014

Filed under Archives

Paul George's gruesome leg injury has led to an important conversation. 

Ravens running back, Ray Rice (left), was recently charged with assault

By Steve Nurenberg / MCT Campus

August 24, 2014

Filed under Archives

World Cup ’14 Final

By Marcus Brandt / MCT Campus

July 15, 2014

Filed under Editorials, Opinions

Germany celebrates their recent win at the World Cup. 

All-Stars

By Zia Nizami

June 24, 2014

Filed under Archives

President Barack Obama sporting normcore clothing.

Fresh cut straight out the salon

By MCT Campus

June 24, 2014

Filed under Archives

Christiano Ronaldo sports one of soccer's biggest personas.

It’s not (just) about the bat

By MCT Campus

May 6, 2014

Filed under Archives

Andrew McCutchen favors walking up to songs that "have a great beat."

NBA owner alleged to have made racist comments

By (MCT Campus)

April 27, 2014

Filed under Archives

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling, is being investigated by the NBA after an audio recording surfaced, with a voice attributed to Sterling, containing racist remarks. 

NBA owner allegedly makes racist comments

By MCT Campus

April 26, 2014

Filed under Archives

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling, is being investigated by the NBA after an audio recording surfaced, with a voice attributed to Sterling, containing racist remarks. 

Orlando City v Riverhounds USL Soccer

By Stephen M. Dowell

April 14, 2014

Filed under Archives

Orlando City's Adama Mbengue (10) moves the ball past the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Matt Dallman (20) during a USL playoff game at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, Saturday, August 24, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)...

Kain Colter

By MCT Campus

April 7, 2014

Filed under Archives

Former Northwestern University quarterback Kain Colter led a movement that resulted in the Chicago district of the National Labor Relations Board deciding to allow the Wildcats football team to unionize.

Baseball argument

By John Sleezer

April 2, 2014

Filed under Archives

Video review will save time by cutting down on on-field arguments.|MCT Campus 

APRIL FOOLS red Solo cup

By MCT Campus

March 31, 2014

Filed under Archives

South Oakland residents are stocking up on red Solo cups in anticipation of BYOC. 

Pirates vs. Cubs

By MCT Campus

March 31, 2014

Filed under Archives

Barry Bonds and Dick Groat presented Andrew McCutchen with the 2013 NL MVP Award.

Beyoncé

By MCT Campus

March 23, 2014

Filed under Archives

Rutgers University now offers a course that studies international superstar Beyoncé's influence on pop culture. 

Mikey Racciato

By MCT Campus

March 23, 2014

Filed under Archives

Mikey Racciato (left) failed to win his matches in Oklahoma City.

Wright lays it in

By MCT Campus

March 20, 2014

Filed under Archives

With 10 points, Cameron Wright was one of three Panthers to score in double figures in a 77-48 victory over Colorado on Thursday.

Michael Sam

By MCT Campus

February 20, 2014

Filed under Archives

Michael Sam is poised to become the first openly gay player in the NFL.