Although school let out for Pitt at the end of April, many spring sports have continued past the end of the academic year. For Pitt softball, this included games against Ohio and Robert Morris. The Panthers also took on an ACC series matchup against NC State. With their series loss to NC State, the Panthers ended the 2024 season with a 17-32 overall record and a 6-18 record in … [Read more...] about Pitt softball finishes quiet season, stays optimistic for future
Column | Former Villanova fanatic watches “Nova Knicks” take down Sixers in NBA Playoffs
I can still picture it. I was a 12-year-old boy living in a suburb just outside of Philly. Classic, I know. Like most in my age group, I was obsessed with sports. I specifically loved basketball and the Philadelphia 76ers. The only issue, however, was that they sucked. When I say sucked, I mean bad. I can not belabor this point enough. I would take advantage of the cheap ticket … [Read more...] about Column | Former Villanova fanatic watches “Nova Knicks” take down Sixers in NBA Playoffs
Pitt students take on Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
Earlier in May, the city of Pittsburgh became a running playground for more than 40,000 participants from all 50 states and more than 10 countries, representing six continents. The weekend was full of events for all ages and skill levels, including relays, a 5k, a kids marathon and all 26.2 miles of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Marathon. The city of Pittsburgh houses a number of … [Read more...] about Pitt students take on Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
Pitt track and field finds success late in season
Despite the academic year coming to a close, the men and women of Pitt track and field have been busy. The Panthers have been traveling around the country, competing, winning and breaking records along the way. ACC Championships From May 9-11 the Panthers competed at the ACC Outdoor Championships in Atlanta, finding much success along the way. In the men’s 4×100 relay, … [Read more...] about Pitt track and field finds success late in season
Young pitchers are throwing too hard and too often, and it’s costing them in the Majors
Shane Bieber, Spencer Strider, Eury Pérez, Framber Valdez. These are just some of the big-name MLB pitchers that have hit the injured list within the first month of the 2024 season. That’s not to mention stars like Gerrit Cole, Sandy Alcántara and Kodai Senga, who are all injured long-term. It feels like the sky is falling for pitchers in Major League Baseball. The league, … [Read more...] about Young pitchers are throwing too hard and too often, and it’s costing them in the Majors