Pitt hangs on against Notre Dame to snap 5-game losing streak
With a handful of opportunities remaining to start a late-season push and force a way into the ACC Tournament, Pitt will take wins however they come. Despite blowing an 11-point second-half lead against Notre Dame on Saturday and allowing the Fighting Irish to inch within a basket multiple times in...
Pitt to face Notre Dame as Panthers cling to hopes for ACC Tournament berth
With five regular-season games remaining, what does Pitt still have to play for? Players may well be wondering that, while coach Jeff Capel contemplates how to motivate them. “I don’t know what I’ll use,” Capel said. “I haven’t thought about that as much. We’ve tried different things this year. They...
New Pitt linebackers coach Joe Bowen looks to develop new stars, maintain high standard vs. the run
Frequent movement is often a prerequisite for college coaches looking to ascend to the best positions and highest levels. But switching roles or programs isn’t done without consideration. Joe Bowen, Pitt’s new linebackers coach and run game coordinator, felt the conditions were just right to join Pat Narduzzi’s staff at...
Wideout transfer Malik Wright aims to be downfield threat for Pitt this fallVideo
Heading into 2026, Pitt will be looking for new playmakers at wide receiver. With the majority of last year’s performers graduating, including leading receiver Poppi Williams and Deuce Spann, plus Kenny Johnson transferring to Texas Tech, it remains to be seen who develops into a regular target for quarterback Mason...
Pitt leading scorer Brandin Cummings ruled out for season following ankle surgery
Pitt sophomore guard Brandin Cummings will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing ankle surgery, the Panthers announced Thursday. The team’s leading scorer at 12.5 points per game won’t be available for the Panthers’ five remaining contests and the ACC Tournament, should Pitt qualify. Through 19 games, Cummings shot...
Beyond the Bylines: Joe Starkey, Tim Benz on Sidney Crosby’s injury, NHL in the Olympics, Steelers PodcastgateVideo
This week’s “Beyond the Bylines” streamed on Thursday instead of Friday because Joe Starkey already needs a vacation, and he’s only been back at TribLive for about a month. So he is going to Florida to play golf on Friday. We did not discuss Joe’s golf game. We did, however,...
New special teams coach Mike Priefer brings 2 decades’ worth of NFL experience to Pitt
In terms of personnel and oversight, Pitt enters a new era on special teams in 2026. That’s the result of former coach Jacob Bronowski departing Pitt for a job at Auburn in early December, coupled with the Panthers losing their starting kicker to the transfer portal and long snapper, punter...
Pitt Athletics to host block party complementing NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft isn’t just for fans of the pro game anymore — Pitt Athletics has announced that a three-day block party will take place during the April festivities in Pittsburgh. “We’re excited to partner with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our fans during...
Pitt coach Jeff Capel praises Cam Corhen’s attitude, effort amid ankle injury
Cam Corhen has had ample reason to dial things back over the last week. Pitt’s senior forward injured his ankle Feb. 10 against No. 4 Duke, a lingering pain that coach Jeff Capel said caused Corhen to miss practice Monday. Corhen also was forced to miss several practices last week...
Short-handed Panthers routed by North Carolina, also missing starters
The hits keep coming for the Pitt basketball team. North Carolina was next in line to take a shot at the undermanned Panthers, and the 11th-ranked Tar Heels — shorthanded themselves — registered another knockout punch. Seth Trimble and Jarin Stevenson scored 19 points apiece to lead four double-digit scorers...
Pitt transfer Holden Geriner embraces mentorship role with young quarterbacks
Holden Geriner isn’t blind to the situation he willingly walked into at Pitt. The Panthers have an established quarterback in Mason Heintschel and also brought in a pair of freshmen at the position: Corey Dailey and Angelo Renda. Geriner transferred to Pitt from Texas State, where he had one pass...
Pitt transfer RB La’Vell Wright looks to carve out role in backfield
The 2026 campaign is far into the distance, but Pitt already has a good idea who will begin the year atop the depth chart at running back. That would be Ja’Kyrian “Boosie” Turner, who, along with Mason Heintschel, emerged as one of the Panthers’ top performers last fall during an...
Pitt freshmen QBs Angelo Renda, Corey Dailey adjust to college life
This winter, with a storm dumping more than a foot of snow in late January, coupled with sub-freezing daily temperatures for two weeks straight, has tested even the most mentally tough Pittsburghers. Of course, Steel City natives are better equipped to deal with such conditions, even if Pittsburgh navigates what...
Pitt, Penn State players invited to 2026 NFL combine
Nine football players from Penn State and two from Pitt received invitations to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. They will be among 319 prospects in attendance Feb. 23-March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the NFL announced Wednesday. Players will perform medical exams, interviews and on-field drills...
Mark Madden: Remember when Pittsburgh was a basketball town?
Pittsburgh used to be a basketball town, kind of. Hard to believe. I know. I was there. Even harder to believe. Amazon Prime is premiering a new documentary called, “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association.” The iconic “Dr. J,” Julius Erving, appeared on satellite radio to mark...
Pitt starts hot, hangs tough with No. 4 Duke, but Blue Devils pull away for rout
A few minutes into Tuesday’s game between Pitt and No. 4 Duke, the Panthers were reacquainted with an advantage unseen for quite some time at Petersen Events Center: energetic cheering from a large crowd. The 10,804-strong sea of fans, the largest by far Pitt has attracted for a home men’s...
