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Pitt basketball: Philadelphia a formidable foe

The Panthers’ opponent for their exhibition game tonight has a coaching legend at the helm and a top offensive attack in Division II.

about 10 hours ago

Pitt kicker Chris Blewitt walks off the field after missing a field goal that would've won the game for the Panthers Saturday against Duke.

Pitt notebook: Paul Chryst answers for late-game procedure

The Panthers didn't get the result they wanted against Duke, but coach Paul Chryst explained the reasoning behind his late-game decisions.

1 day ago

Duke's DeVon Edwards returns a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Pitt in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Duke won 51-48 in double overtime.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 11.5.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers, who are reeling after back-to-back home losses.

1 day ago

Cameron Wright is one of Pitt’s top players, but the senior likely won’t be back in the lineup until December.

College basketball 2014-15 preview: 3 keys to Pitt's season

Paul Zeise breaks down the keys to the Pitt men's basketball season.

4 days ago

Senior guard Brianna Kiesel is 10th on Pitt’s all-time scoring list with 1,348 career points.

College basketball 2014-15 preview: 3 keys to Pitt women's season

Sam Werner breaks down the keys to the Pitt women's basketball season.

4 days ago

Pitt's Ray Vinopal walks off the field after Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk scores the wining touchdown in the second overtime Saturday at Heinz Field. Duke won, 51-48, in double overtime.

Pitt has time to shake off tough loss to Duke

Panthers have two weeks to shake off tough double-overtime loss to Duke.

4 days ago

James Conner leads Division I-A with 1,342 rushing yards on the season.

Pitt football notebook: Two Panthers earn ACC honors

Panthers RB James Conner and OT T.J. Clemmings shine in double-overtime loss Saturday to Duke.

3 days ago

The Connecticut women once again appear to be one of the nation's best teams, and the Kentucky men could be the last squad standing with all of the Wildcats' NBA-caliber talent.

College basketball preview: Looking ahead to the 2014-15 season

The Connecticut Huskies captured both the men’s and women’s NCAA tournament titles last season.

3 days ago

Louisville joins the ACC this season, and it brings along Montrezl Harrell, a 6-foot-8 junior power forward who is likely to earn NBA paychecks in the future.

College basketball 2014-15 preview: ACC nearing quality to match hype

After proclamations last year that the ACC would be college basketball's premier conference fell short, a similar refrain remains this year.

5 days ago

North Carolina's Marcus Paige

College basketball 2014-15 preview: Top 5 men's players

Paul Zeise’s five men’s college basketball players to watch in 2014-15.

5 days ago

Connecticut's Breanna Stewar

College basketball 2014-15 preview: Top 5 women's players

Paul Zeise’s five women’s college basketball players to watch in 2014-15.

5 days ago

Notre Dame's Jewell Loyd

College basketball 2014-15 preview: Top 10 women's teams

Paul Zeise’s 10 women’s college basketball teams to watch in 2014-15.

5 days ago

Kentucky coach John Calipari

College basketball 2014-15 preview: Top 10 men's teams

Paul Zeise’s 10 men’s college basketball teams to watch in 2014-15.

5 days ago

The Panthers' James Conner dives to score a 1 yard touchdown against Duke in the first quarter at Heinz Field.

Pitt falls to Duke, 51-48, in double overtime

Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk bullied his way into the end zone from five yards out to give the Blue Devils a 51-48 win against Pitt.

5 days ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik fumbles the ball against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter last Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

Beating Duke is must for Panthers

Pitt's first priority Saturday against Duke is not beating itself.

6 days ago

Matt Rotheram, left, and the rest of Pitt's offensive line is improving but strives to be more cohesive.

Pitt's offensive line better, but not 'there' yet

Offensive line still not where Pitt coaches want it to be, but there has been significant progress recently.

1 week ago

Pitt's Michael Young drives to the net against IUP in the second half at the Petersen Events Center Friday night.

Pitt beats IUP in exhibition game

The Panthers size advantage and overall talent were too much for the Crimson Hawks and the result was a fairly comfortable 72-58 Pitt win.

6 days ago

Pitt basketball plays first exhibition game tonight

For a tune-up, the Panthers and coach Jamie Dixon prefer the exhibition options over scrimmages.

1 week ago

College football previews on Post Route Podcast: Episode 7

Post-Gazette sports reporters Sam Werner and Stephen Nesbitt discuss Pitt’s struggles and look ahead to West Virginia’s showdown with TCU.

1 week ago

Duke center gets wish at Heinz Field

Junior Blue Devils center Matt Skura takes the long way around to reach a major goal — playing a football game at Heinz Field.

1 week ago

ACC commissioner John Swofford speaks at the conference's media day Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.

Challenges arise amid misconduct in ACC

ACC commissioner John Swofford acknowledged the conference's ongoing scandals, but that doesn't mean he sees it heading the wrong direction.

1 week ago

Georgia Tech redshirt sophomore guard Corey Heyward answers a question at the ACC's media day Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.

ACC Media Day notebook: Georgia Tech's Heyward keeps Pittsburgh in mind

Redshirt sophomore guard Corey Heyward roots for one Pittsburgh team, even while playing basketball at Pitt's ACC foe Georgia Tech.

1 week ago

Pitt men's basketball picked 6th in ACC

The Pitt men’s basketball team was picked to finish 6th in the ACC in a preseason poll of media members that cover the league.

1 week ago

Georgia Tech's DeAndre Smelter pulls in a pass as he's defended by Pitt's Lafayette Pitts in the second quarter Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 10.29.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers who look to rebound at home against Duke after a blowout loss to Georgia Tech.

1 week ago

Georgia Tech's Broderick Snoddy carries for a touchdown against Pitt's Lafayette Pitts in the first quarter Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2014 at Heinz Field.

Pitt must tackle defensive issues quickly

Failure to make tackles was a glaring issue for the Panthers against Georgia Tech, and it isn’t likely to get much easier against Duke.

1 week ago

Pitt's James Robinson steals the ball from Colorado's Askia Booker in the first half of the second round of the NCAA tournament at the Amway Center in Orlando Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2014.

Pitt looks to point guard for more offensively

Panthers point guard James Robinson enters his junior season leaner and, apparently, more focused on scoring than he was last year.

1 week ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik fumbles the ball against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

Pitt football notebook: Fumbles and tackles point of emphasis in practice

The Panthers have no choice but to regroup for Duke, but the fumbling issues against Georgia Tech are a point of emphasis for the team.

1 week ago

Pitt running back James Conner is taken down by Georgia Tech's Isaiah Johnson in the first quarter Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

With Duke up next, Panthers in need of quick rebound

The Panthers already fumbled away a shot for a key win against division foe Georgia Tech, but they’ll have more chances down the stretch.

1 week ago

Pitt gets commitment from center Nix

Nix tweeted his announcement late Sunday after spending the weekend on an official visit at Pitt.

1 week ago

Georgia Tech's Adrian Gardner reaches to recover a fumble by Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik in the first quarter Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.

Ron Cook: Same old Panthers can never flip the script

All the excitement about the Panthers’ return to script was much ado about nothing once they started fumbling the game away.

1 week ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik sits on the bench after coming out of the game against Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt falls to Georgia Tech, 56-28

Pitt lost five fumbles in the first quarter and couldn’t recover against Georgia Tech Saturday, as the Panthers fell to the Yellow Jackets.

1 week ago

Pitt's script logo will appear on the team's helmet today against Georgia Tech and for the rest of the season. The Panthers most recently wore the script from the in 1997.

Pitt script is it again for homecoming and beyond

Pitt will debut an updated version of the old helmet logo against Georgia Tech today and will wear the new look for the rest of the season.

1 week ago

Bob Smizik: Pitt is city’s only first-place team

Based on their performance nine days ago against Virginia Tech, the Panthers have the ability to stay in the Coastal Division race.

1 week ago

Script Pitt logos will be worn in Pitt's Saturday game against Georgia Tech.

Pitt to revive script logo in game against Georgia Tech

The Panthers will wear the script logo — which the team used until switching to the block logo in 1997 — with their current color scheme.

1 week ago

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) rolls out as Zach Laskey (37) blocks in the first half Oct. 18 against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Georgia Tech has plenty of options on offense vs. Pitt

Quarterback Justin Thomas is just one of several dangerous, skilled players Georgia Tech features in its triple-option offense.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner is congratulated by the student section after defeating Virginia Tech at Heinz Field Thursday night, October 16, 2014.

Clear favorite yet to emerge in ACC's Coastal Division

With no clear favorite, Pitt is looking to capitalize against its next two opponents, Georgia Tech and Duke.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's Ray Vinopal breaks up a pass against Virginia Tech's Cam Philips on the Hokies last play in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on Thursday night, October 16, 2014.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 10.22.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers who host Georgia Tech on Saturday.

2 weeks ago

Pitt defensive tackle Darryl Render isn't Aaron Donald, but he will have to help fill his shoes against Georgia Tech's dangerous running attack.

Pitt defense will need team effort to stop triple option

Without Aaron Donald to do much of the heavy lifting, the Panthers will need to find other ways to limit Georgia Tech’s vaunted ground game.

2 weeks ago

Pitt notebook: Georgia Tech's triple option always a headache

The Panthers and coach Paul Chryst must prepare a little differently for Georgia Tech’s style on offense, but principles stay the same.

2 weeks ago

Pitt junior Durand Johnson returns to the Panthers after surgery.

Johnson excited for return to form

Pitt basketball: Junior Durand Johnson's road back from anterior cruciate ligament surgery has been long

2 weeks ago

Pitt junior Durand Johnson back on the court for Blue-Gold scrimmage

The Gold team, led by point guard James Robinson (15 points, 7 assists) and Joseph Uchebo (12 points, 7 rebounds), won 58-48.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's Tyler Boyd carries for a touchdown against Viriginia Tech in the first quarter at Heinz Field Thursday night.

Panthers, Voytik cash in on new looks on offense

Pitt came at Virginia Tech Thursday night with a different look on offense, featuring the read option and the occasional trick play.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's Ray Vinopal breaks up a pass against Virginia Tech's Cam Philips on the Hokies' last play of Thursday's game at Heinz Field.

Ron Cook: Pitt's win was ugly, but needed

Pitt’s win wasn’t pretty, but the defense stepped up to keep alive the Panthers’ domination against Virginia Tech.

3 weeks ago

Pitt wide receiver James Conner is hoisted by teammate Manasseh Garner after running for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field.

Pitt breaks losing streak by topping Virginia Tech, 21-16

Chad Voytik, James Conner and Tyler Boyd teamed up with the Panthers defense to grab a win that wasn’t flashy or flawless, but good enough.

3 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner runs the ball in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes last month at Heinz Field. The Panthers face Virginia Tech at 7:30 tonight at Heinz Field on ESPN.

Pitt running back James Conner has become a favorite son of Erie

James Conner has come a long way, but he — and those close to him — will go as far as his legs take him.

3 weeks ago

Yogi Roth took a walk with his father that so many sons or daughters wish they could have done.

Former Pitt WR Roth turns trip with ailing father into documentary

Former Pitt wide receiver Yogi Roth turns trip with ailing father into documentary.

3 weeks ago

Pitt freshman Jaryd Jones-Smith back to offensive line rotation

Panthers offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith returns to his role as rotating left tackle after his first career start at Virginia.

3 weeks ago

Pitt running back James Conner celebrates his touchdown in with offensive linemen Dorian Johnson (53) and T.J. Clemmings (68) during the game against the FIU Golden Panthers at FIU Stadium in September. Pitt won 42-25.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 10.15.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers on the eve of a big home game against Virginia Tech.

3 weeks ago

Panthers head coach Paul Chryst watches from the sidelines earlier this month against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. The Cavaliers won 24-19.

Pitt works on the mind game

Coach Paul Chryst emphasized eliminating mental mistakes on the off week, hoping to improve before a game Thursday night vs. Virginia Tech.

3 weeks ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik flips upside down after being sacked by Akron's Jatavis Brown in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Saturday, September 27, 2014.

With week off, Pitt works to sharpen execution in the trenches

The offensive line can serve as a microcosm of the Panthers as a whole, off to a 3-3 start after a disappointing showing at Virginia.

4 weeks ago

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