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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | DK Metcalf trade is reputation-defining for Steelers’ front office

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

At a turning point in the franchise, Pittsburgh Steelers fans were enthused when Omar Khan was named the new general manager. Coinciding with the retirement of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2022, this...

Graduate student center Khadija Faye (15) defends the ball during the Pitt women’s basketball game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Pitt athletics faces highs and lows in competition over spring break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer March 9, 2025

While most Pitt students had a break from classes to vacation or travel home, some student-athletes stayed on campus to continue competition. As winter sports wrap up the season, the Panthers’ spring...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.

Column | Penguins and Kyle Dubas take advantage at NHL trade deadline

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 9, 2025

It was a hectic trade deadline across the National Hockey League. While the Mikko Rantanen news was the biggest headline of the day, over 100 assets were moved, and $168 million worth of contracts were...

Pitt redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs with the ball during the first half of the ACC Championship game against Wake Forest University at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Column | Pittsburgh’s top five best sports moments of the decade

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

It’s a little hard to believe, but we are now halfway through the 2020s, and a lot has happened in the world of sports during the past five years. When it comes to Pittsburgh, the city is at somewhat...

Iceburgh, the mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins, at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown on June 3.

Column | PK Subban is wrong: The Penguins are already rebuilding

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On Saturday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins were getting shellacked by the Washington Capitals 8-3 on home ice, former NHL defenseman and current ESPN and ABC panelist P.K. Subban blasted the Penguins for...

Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton shoots over Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the ACC Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt men’s basketball returns home and looks to take down Georgia Tech

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball will suit up for another ACC matchup as it returns home to face Georgia Tech. Coming off of a loss to Notre Dame, Pitt’s hopes for an NCAA tournament appearance...

Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

No pot of gold in South Bend, just the end of Pitt men’s basketball’s season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2025

The date is Dec. 2, 2024, and Pitt men’s basketball is in a position to earn its highest seed in the NCAA Tournament since it was a No. 1 seed in 2011.  On3 is projecting Pitt to hold a No. 5 seed...

Pitt women's basketball players walk on to the court on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Seniors shine as Pitt women’s basketball tops Clemson to finish home slate

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Sunday afternoon, Pitt women’s basketball (12-17, ACC 4-12) finished its 2024-25 home schedule, welcoming Clemson (13-14, ACC 6-10) to the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers grabbed the lead at the...

Sophomore guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the basketball game against Notre Dame in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Pitt Athletics find success during action-packed weekend

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 18, 2025

From the diamond to the wrestling mat, Pitt athletics competed in another action-packed sports weekend — highlighted by Pitt baseball opening its season on a sweep and Track and Field closing their regular...

PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates selected Henry Davis with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Column | Nick Gonzales is the X-factor for Pirates in 2025

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a pretty frustrating team. The Pirates had the incredible luck of drafting Paul Skenes, a generational ace, who fell right into their lap. Skenes has since taken charge of a...

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