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The Pitt News

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)

Column | The Mike Williams redemption arc is here

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Brandon Aiyuk. Davante Adams. Cooper Kupp. DeAndre Hopkins. Christian Kirk. Adam Thielen.  Name after name cycled through the rumor mill, some more exciting than others, as Steelers general manager...

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Take Four: Pennsylvania sports stars front and center in this week’s heated sports opinions

By The Pitt News Staff November 1, 2024

There will never be another Marc-André Fleury // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer Tuesday night marked ex-Penguin goaltender Marc-André Fleury’s final visit to Pittsburgh. The almost 40-year-old Fleury...

Philadelphia Flyers' Joel Farabee skates after the Flyers lost an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Column | Zombie Apocolypse: Why Philly fans keep coming back for more

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

As the chilling winds of October whisper through the streets, a haunting tale unfolds in the City of Brotherly Love. Figures emerge from the shadowy alleys clad in kelly green and powder blue jerseys and...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Pitt athletic’s spookiest press conference interviews

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Pitt Athletics has experienced a phenomenal 2024 campaign so far, with several teams climbing to the top of national rankings, but it hasn’t always played out this way.  The school has seen its fair...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Hinson to Holstein: Sports desk’s 2024 Halloween costume guide

By James Carter, Ari Meyer October 29, 2024

Many Pitt students and fans are piecing together their costumes in preparation for a weekend of parties, trick-or-treating and a variety of other festivities as Halloween creeps nearer. If you’re...

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,...

Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

Column | Penguins’ Tristan Jarry situation mirrors Jack Campbell in Edmonton — so should the solution

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

It’s hard to imagine that this season could have started out any worse for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry.  Jarry was lit up for six goals in Pittsburgh’s season opener, while his...

Senior midfielder Casper Grening (11) looks to pass on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Column | Pitt men’s soccer’s painful 1-0 setbacks

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

No. 4 Pitt men’s soccer (10-3-0, 4-1 ACC) slumped to a 1-0 defeat to No. 22 High Point (8-2-2, 4-0 Big South) 10 years after their first meeting. After a promising start to the season, Pitt surged to...

Pitt Volleyball huddles in a circle.

Column | No need to panic after Pitt volleyball loss

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Formerly No. 15 and now No. 12 SMU, whom No. 1 Pitt beat handily on Wednesday, got its revenge in front of its home crowd, defeating the Panthers in five grueling sets. SMU looked like an entirely different...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) makes a difficult bobbled catch with Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Take four | Sports staff on the NFL and the stars taking over college football

By The Pitt News Staff October 3, 2024

Youngest player, biggest name in college football // Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer  This past Saturday, one of the most highly anticipated college football matchups of the year took place as Alabama...

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