The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Senior Foluke Olujide-Ajibade performs a weight-throw during a meet on Feb. 16, 2021.

Take 5 | Track and field is overlooked, Chiefs are unstoppable

By The Pitt News Staff • February 2, 2024

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk gives takes on track and field, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift and the Detroit Lions. Give track and field the recognition it deserves // Grace McNally,...

Redshirt Sophomore Christian Veilleux (11) runs for the endzone during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives opinions on the AP Poll, Daniel Jones and more

By The Pitt News Staff • October 18, 2023

AP and the Coaches poll shouldn’t release weekly Top-25 polls // Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor AP and NCAA head coaches around the country rank the top college football teams in the country....

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff • September 22, 2023

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk discusses topics varying from the NFL to the MLB — and even gives their takes on Pitt football’s offensive struggles to start the season. Let Justin...

The Pitt Women’s basketball team listens to senior Emy Hayford in the huddle.

Take 5 | March Madness and GOAT debates on the horizon

By The Pitt News Staff • February 24, 2023
In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their takes on March Madness, NFL GOAT debates and more.
Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning in Game two of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Take 5 | Aaron Judge to the Pirates, Bryce Harper is worth the money

By The Pitt News Staff • October 30, 2022
In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at the Pirates’ chances of landing free agent outfielder Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper’s recent success and more. 
Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Louisville on Sunday.

Take 5 | Pitt volleyball deserves more respect, give Pickett time to develop

By The Pitt News Staff • October 28, 2022
In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett’s development, Pitt volleyball and more.
Pitt vs. Arizona State at a wrestling match on Jan. 14 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Take 5 | Pitt wrestling needs depth top-to-bottom, Pitt football uses NIL the right way

By The Pitt News Staff • October 13, 2022
In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at Pitt wrestling’s chances at competing in the ACC, how Pitt football players are effectively exercising their name, image and likeness rights and more.
North Carolina's Justin McKoy goes up during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Take 5 | UNC to the Final Four, O’Neill Cruz should be on Pirates’ opening day roster

By The Pitt News Staff • March 24, 2022
In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at a team to watch in the MLB, NFL free agency and more.
Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings runs drills during the team's spring training baseball workout at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on Tuesday.

Take 5 | Steelers mastering free agency, the transfer portal is bad for college football

By The Pitt News Staff • March 17, 2022
In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at how the Steelers have taken advantage of Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement through free agency, the impact of the transfer portal on college football and more.
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42), left, and New Jersey Devils center Yegor Sharangovich (17) during a game on Sunday, Feb. 13 in Newark, New Jersey.

Take 5 | Penguins need to move on from Kapanen, Grizzlies are the team to beat in the West and more

By The Pitt News Staff • February 24, 2022
In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at a couple of NBA and NHL trade deadline concepts, a potential unheralded team to make a run deep into the NBA playoffs and more.
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