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Review: 'Raise a Fist' unmasks the racism that is rife in sports
Among the many facets of American life that have changed over the past several years is the antiquated yet oft-repeated demand that those within athletics... → Read More
Obituary: Dan McCann | Longtime Duquesne football coach
Former Duquesne football coach Dan McCann, who coached at the school for nearly two decades and was an integral force in reestablishing the Dukes’... → Read More
Julius Pegues, the first Black player in Pitt men's basketball history, dies at 86
Julius Pegues, the first Black player in Pitt men’s basketball history, died Wednesday at the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation in his... → Read More
Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris posted their worst collective record this season. How'd it get to this point?
This week, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will descend upon Pittsburgh, with eight teams arriving at PPG Paints Arena with dreams – some... → Read More
Want to attend NCAA tournament games in Pittsburgh? Here's what you need to know
The madness that is March will be making its way to Pittsburgh this week, with first- and second-round NCAA tournament games taking place at PPG Paints... → Read More
Penn State’s Jahan Dotson named third-team All-American; Brisker, Stout also earn AP honors
Jahan Dotson and two of his Penn State teammates are named to the AP All-American football team. → Read More
'The Big East' does it easy and better!
“The Big East” by Dana O’Neil chronicles the history of the conference with captivating stories and lively language that never bores. → Read More
Two years after its launch, the ACC Network will now be available to Comcast customers
The long and maddeningly persistent nightmare for many Pitt fans throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond is finally over. Comcast announced Tuesday... → Read More
Penn State coach James Franklin agrees to new 10-year deal
Penn State coach James Franklin has agreed to a new 10-year contract that will run through the 2031 season, the university announced Tuesday. The terms... → Read More
How Penn State's $60 million fine after Sandusky scandal has helped child advocacy groups 10 years later
Ten years ago this month, Jerry Sandusky, Penn State’s longtime defensive coordinator, was indicted on 40 counts of sex crimes against young boys. → Read More
Pitt guard Ithiel Horton charged with aggravated assault after allegedly hitting police officer
Ithiel Horton, 21, a starting guard on the Pitt men’s basketball team, was arrested Saturday for allegedly assaulting a Pittsburgh police officer... → Read More
Tom Richards | Former standout basketball player and Pitt board of trustees chair dies at 66
Over the course of his distinguished life, Tom Richards was many things. A local high school phenom who stayed home and played for arguably the greatest... → Read More
Future games: on-field holographic replays, in-stadium gambling and no parking lots
The mobile ticketing app the Steelers are using is just the beginning. → Read More
'You could feel it in the air': Special Olympics returns to in-person competition in Pennsylvania
The skies above Slippery Rock Sunday were brilliant blue, with not a cloud in sight and only a light breeze ruffling what was a picturesque fall day in... → Read More
Liking Mike, Braddock native agreed to direct Jordan, Bugs in original blockbuster
In January 1992, the nearly 80 million viewers who tuned in to Super Bowl XXVI were treated to an audacious pairing of two cultural icons — Michael... → Read More
'We’re kind of the guinea pigs': How name, image and likeness rules could impact college athletes
One by one, they began to appear across social media, increasing in frequency as the all-important date of July 1 came into view. Many of the messages... → Read More
How Pitt soccer's Bertin Jacquesson and Anas Amrani are balancing Ramadan and NCAA tournament
In the 69th minute of Pitt men’s soccer’s second-round NCAA tournament game Sunday against Monmouth, and with the Panthers nursing a comfortable... → Read More
'A booming voice, but a bigger heart': Duquesne public address announcer Dom Errico dies at 42
With Dom Errico, there was always the voice, a booming baritone that would echo over a venue’s loudspeakers. It enlivened arenas and stadiums across... → Read More
Hope is on the horizon for Pittsburgh-area man who lost his grandfather in early days of the pandemic
At some point soon, likely in mid- or late April, Joseph Hamed will see his mother again. It has been more than a year since the two have seen each other... → Read More
Pitt’s game Wednesday at Louisville postponed
Pitt men’s basketball’s game Wednesday at Louisville has been postponed following positive COVID-19 tests within the Cardinals’ program,... → Read More