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, losing 82-78 in a game riddled with a lack of rebounding especially on the Cardinals’ offensive glass. The story of the game was Pitt’s inability to get the ball back, with … [Read more...] about Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville
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TV bailiff accused in wife’s shooting death: “I didn’t pull the trigger”
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home. … [Read more...] about TV bailiff accused in wife’s shooting death: “I didn’t pull the trigger”
After beating Pitt, Louisville coach Pat Kelsey credits Carnegie native Skip Prosser, who ‘taught me everything I know about coaching’
Louisville coach Pat Kelsey grew up in Cincinnati, roots for the Bengals, played at Xavier and coached at Winthrop in Rock Hill, S.C., and the College of Charleston (S.C.). … [Read more...] about After beating Pitt, Louisville coach Pat Kelsey credits Carnegie native Skip Prosser, who ‘taught me everything I know about coaching’
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also battles rising temperatures, Barcelona's mayor has turned those tourist numbers to the city's advantage in the fight against global warming. … [Read more...] about Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
Pitt falls to Louisville, drops back-to-back games for 1st time this season
Nothing came easy for Pitt or Louisville on Saturday afternoon at Petersen Events Center, but the Cardinals found a way to escape with an 82-78 victory. Pitt (12-4, 3-2 ACC) has lost two consecutive games for the first time this season. … [Read more...] about Pitt falls to Louisville, drops back-to-back games for 1st time this season