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The Pitt News

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 sports and NFL talk dominate this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Sports Desk December 3, 2024

The Chiefs are running on luck // Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer It’s no surprise that the back-to-back Superbowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, have one of the best records in the NFL. This season,...

Pitt volleyball poses with the ACC Championship trophy following their win against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Final grades for fall sports teams

By James Carter, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

For some, the start of finals week means spending hours upon hours studying for exams and working on projects, pulling all-night cram sessions and drinking enough caffeine to drown an elephant. For Pitt’s...

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally November 21, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

NFL playoff predictions and the ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø°²×¿°æÏÂÔØ’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

NFL playoff predictions and the ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø°²×¿°æÏÂÔØ’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Staff November 21, 2024

The Eagles could go all the way // Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer  After their dominant win against the Commanders, it’s finally time to start considering another possible Super Bowl run for Philadelphia....

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 | It’s time to open up all the Justin Fields packages

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

There’s no argument against Russell Wilson’s massive benefit to the offense of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since Wilson took over in week seven, the Steelers have averaged 27.3 points per game — an...

Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) lunges for the hoop during the basketball game against Bucknell in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Pitt cross-country wraps up season, women’s basketball squeaks out win

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally November 17, 2024

Over the weekend, Pitt cross-country ran in the last race of its season and Pitt women’s basketball won a game despite committing 25 turnovers. Cross-country Pitt cross-country finished out its...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

A referee holds up the hand of a Pitt wrestler at the match in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 3.

No. 23 Pitt wrestling and cross-country find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally and Zane Ingram November 4, 2024

Pitt XC posts strong showing at ACC Championships Pitt cross-country traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to compete in the ACC Championships this weekend. The women’s team completed a 6k and the men’s...

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 27, 2024

Ricard Puig key for LA Galaxy to win MLS Cup // Joshua Prescott After a stuttering start in the Western Conference, LA Galaxy picked up a hot streak of form, finishing in the top two on decision day....

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

There’s no question that one of the most unpopular Pittsburgh Pirates players last year was reliever Ben Heller.  A journeyman righty who the Pirates signed to a minor league contract last December,...

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