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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | Why not Justin Fields in 2025?

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers made sweeping changes to their quarterback room last season. Shortly after Russell Wilson was banished from the Denver Broncos, the Steelers picked him up on a one-year deal at...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) prepares to pass the ball during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt wakes up too late against Florida State, loses third straight

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball dropped their third-straight game 82-70 to Florida State. The Panthers are now 12-5 and 7th in the ACC. After an abysmal first half, Pitt found a much-needed offensive spark...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) drives past a defender during Pitt men’s basketball against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center on March 5, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes on Florida State in a midweek tussle

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Pitt men's basketball will travel to Tallahassee on Wednesday night to take on Florida State and try to break a losing bout that began against Duke and continued with a home loss to Louisville.  Florida...

Pitt players William Jeffress (24), Federiko Federiko (33) and Zack Austin (55) at the end of their loss to North Carolina during an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Washington.

All about the 412’s finest debated in this week’s Take 4

By The Pitt News Staff January 15, 2025

The transfer portal is ruining men’s college basketball // Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer Over the past few years, the NCAA transfer portal has revolutionized college basketball. What was meant to provide...

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 11, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball (12-4, ACC 3-2) hosted Louisville (12-5, ACC 5-1), hoping to bounce back after a tough loss at No. 4 Duke earlier this week. Instead, the Panthers faltered,...

Senior guard Ishmael Legget (5) watches a layup attempt during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

No. 4 Blue Devils beat down on Pitt: Can men’s basketball hang with the nation’s top dogs?

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 10, 2025

For a Pitt squad that was the first team out of this week’s AP Top 25, the game against No. 4 Duke stood as a prime opportunity for the Panthers to prove that they could play competitively with the country’s...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Who will hoist the Lombardi trophy? Sports Desk staff NFL playoff pick ’ems

By The Pitt News Staff January 10, 2025

With the first NFL playoff games gearing up this weekend, The Pitt News Sports Desk shared its thoughts on how the league’s postseason will play out. Vikings make and spoil history // Conor Hutchison,...

Graduate-student center Khadija Faye observes the women’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Pitt women’s basketball loses steam in second half against Louisville, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

364 days ago Louisville stepped foot in the Petersen Event Center as No. 15 in the country and left the building with a 30-point win off of a “fourth-quarter blunder,” by Pitt. On Thursday night, Pitt...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Pitt men’s basketball players help redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) to his feet during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball stays hot over winter break, conquering California ACC newcomers

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 5, 2025

The new year is a time for change. Most people lay out resolutions while striving to excel in the new year. Pitt men’s basketball’s goal is simple — dominate the ACC and make the NCAA Tournament. Over...

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