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Pitt’s Ryan Baer looks to be catalyst for improved offensive line play
As a redshirt senior preparing for his fifth and final season at Pitt, Ryan Baer can attest to the overall performance of the offensive line over the years. Baer first started for Pitt in 2023 and, next fall, is the bettor’s choice to be Pitt’s primary right tackle, a position...
Pitt rally comes up just short on senior night as Florida State escapes
It’s anyone’s guess as to the nature of coach Jeff Capel’s postgame message to players following Pitt’s wild 75-74 loss to Florida State on Wednesday night. On senior night at Petersen Events Center, Pitt trailed by 16 at halftime and 24 early into the second half before a furious comeback...
Pat Narduzzi, dismissing low transfer class rankings, trusts Pitt’s evaluation of players
Pat Narduzzi is aware of the discourse surrounding Pitt’s latest class of transfers. After losing key players such as linebacker Rasheem Biles, receiver Kenny Johnson, defensive lineman Francis Brewu, kicker Trey Butkowski and others, the Panthers brought in 16 new players from the portal. But once the dust settled, assessments...
Pitt rides one of its best performances of season into home finale vs. Florida State
There’s a short list for the top moment of the season for Pitt men’s basketball. It would be hard to top Damarco Minor’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift Pitt over Ohio State at home Nov. 28. Similarly, the Panthers’ 34-point thrashing of Penn State on Dec. 21 in Hershey was impressive....
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel, LB Braylan Lovelace seek out larger leadership roles
Mason Heintschel’s rise last season from third-string quarterback to starter to becoming arguably the most important player on Pitt’s roster was nothing short of meteoric. Heintschel, a true freshman who took over under center in Week 5 of the 2025 campaign, handled things well, going 6-3 as starter. But as...
Pitt fires women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi
In the immediate aftermath of a third straight disappointing season, Pitt fired women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi on Tuesday morning, athletic director Allen Greene announced. The Panthers went 8-23 (1-17 ACC) this season, finishing second-last in the league while tying for the second-fewest conference wins in program history. “After a...
NEC football schedules announced for Duquesne, Robert Morris
The Northeast Conference announced its 2026 conference football schedule Monday, with opponents and dates set for both Duquesne and Robert Morris. The Dukes host four NEC games at Rooney Field this upcoming fall, beginning with LIU on Oct. 10, followed by Wagner on Oct. 24, Robert Morris on Nov. 7...
Robert Morris’ DeSean Goode named Horizon League Player of the Year
For the second straight season, a Robert Morris men’s basketball player captured Horizon League Player of the Year honors. Sophomore forward DeSean Goode, an IU Indianapolis transfer, won the award Monday after finishing second for RMU in points per game (15.4) while pacing the conference in rebounds (8.6). He follows...
Pat Narduzzi takes stock of new group, coaches as Pitt opens spring practiceVideo
With the first of 15 spring practices complete, Pitt took the opening step toward coalescing as a team months ahead the 2026 football season. After Monday’s session, the Panthers will continue practicing over the next month-plus, culminating in the annual Blue-Gold Spring Game on April 15. For coach Pat Narduzzi,...
Pitt leads for entire game, tops Cal by double digits on the road
Playing a team dominant on its home court and hungry to solidify its NCAA Tournament credentials presented Pitt with a tall task Saturday at Cal. The Bears, squarely on the March Madness bubble and 16-3 at Haas Pavilion entering tipoff, had a lot to play for. But Pitt came out...
New Pitt tight ends coach Brent Davis seeks versatility among his position groupVideo
By hiring Army’s former longtime offensive coordinator, are Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell planning to implement the triple option at Pitt in 2026? Not exactly. But if they ever change their minds, Brent Davis would be happy to run them through the basics of the flexbone. Davis, Army’s play-caller from...
Pitt visits Cal for 1st time to complete West Coast swing
Increased cross-country travel is a reality for collegiate programs across sports these days owing to conference realignment. As a result, coaches frequently lean into narratives surrounding the challenges of being ready to play far from home. Pitt is undertaking such a journey. After the Panthers lost at Stanford on Wednesday,...
After just 1 practice, defenseman Sam Girard effective in Penguins debut
A quick peek at the stat sheet would suggest a routine or uneventful first game in a Pittsburgh Penguins sweater Thursday for new defenseman Sam Girard. Girard, skating for 17 minutes, 53 seconds against the New Jersey Devils, recorded no points or shots with an even plus-minus rating. “Not too...
On Sports: Penguins prepare to run gauntlet; where will Pitt’s Kyle Louis fit on an NFL roster?Video
Thursday’s “On Sports” takes a look at the challenge currently in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who begin a difficult final month-and-a-half of the regular season minus captain Sidney Crosby. At the NFL Combine, former Pitt standout linebacker Kyle Louis looks to further showcase his next-level potential, while Paul Skenes...
Ebuka Okorie’s 2nd-half eruption powers Stanford over Pitt
Dynamic Stanford freshman point guard Ebuka Okorie likely was the focal point of Pitt’s preparation for Wednesday’s matchup on the West Coast. Okorie entered the evening ranking second in the ACC in scoring (22.3 points per game) and has demonstrated an ability to take over games in his young career....
Penguins defenseman Sam Girard acclimates to new surroundings
A slow news cycle did not accompany Sam Girard’s first day with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After trading for the 27-year-old defenseman Tuesday, the Penguins announced Wednesday that captain Sidney Crosby would be sidelined for at least four weeks as a result of an injury suffered during the Olympics. Nonetheless, Girard,...
Pitt’s Olivia Babcock named finalist for AAU Sullivan Award
Pitt right-side hitter Olivia Babcock has already established her dominance in college volleyball, judging by back-to-back AVCA Player of the Year awards and a host of other accomplishments. By being named an AAU Sullivan Award finalist Tuesday, Babcock earned further respect as one of the premier amateur athletes in the...
Pitt departs for Stanford, seeking back-to-back ACC wins for 1st time this season
One victory hardly removes the bad taste in the mouths of Pitt coach Jeff Capel, his players and Panthers fans as a highly disappointing campaign continues. Still, Capel will take what he can get at this stage of the season, with the Panthers (10-17, 3-11 ACC) fighting to stay alive...
‘He got in deservedly’: MLB historian John Thorn discusses Bill Mazeroski’s place in baseball history
Whether it was fate, divine intervention by the baseball gods or just a player seizing the moment, Bill Mazeroski was a peculiar source for having propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to victory in the 1960 World Series. On Oct. 13, 1960, when Mazeroski clubbed Ralph Terry’s second pitch over the left-field...
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. “When...
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...
Sidney Crosby’s Olympic injury sparks debate over NHL player participation
Uncertainty continues to surround the status of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, who was injured in Wednesday’s Olympic quarterfinals contest between Canada and Czechia. Canada coach Jon Cooper provided a limited update to reporters in Milan following his team’s optional practice Thursday, in which Crosby did not partake. “Sid is...
