If the Pittsburgh Panthers had any glimmer of hope for making the NCAA Tournament before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, it’s now officially gone. Against Georgia Tech on Tuesday, the Panthers lost their third game in a row, 61-52. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets managed to snap their two-game losing streak. The win was important for the Yellow Jackets, who have a glimmer of a hope of making the NCAA Tournament. “I believe (with) eight wins in the ACC, how do you not be ... Read More
Archives for February 2017
Steelers make Antonio Brown highest-paid WR in NFL
Antonio Brown made his best catch of the season: a new contract. The Pittsburgh Steelers are sure putting their money where their mouth is. Just hours after announcing they'd placed the franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell, the team announced it had reached an extension agreement with wide receiver Antonio Brown. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Brown and the Steelers have agreed to a deal that will make him the highest-paid WR in the league. Steelers and Antonio Brown have reached ... Read More
Steelers place franchise tag on RB Le’Veon Bell
Le'Veon Bell is staying in the Steel City for at least one more season. Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they placed the exclusive franchise tag on star running back Bell, two days before the deadline to do so. We have placed the franchise tag on RB Le'Veon Bell. MORE: https://t.co/arRJJrbY4h pic.twitter.com/auifC2Z89C — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 27, 2017 The franchise tag is projected to be for a little more than $12 million (the average of the salaries of the ... Read More
Relationship between Shane Campbell, Dave Brandt goes beyond Riverhounds
According to Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Shane Campbell, head coach Dave Brandt has always had faith in him. Campbell has history with Brandt. Campbell has known Brandt and his family since Campbell was 10; he played for Brandt’s former youth club FC Orange in Harrisburg. In fact, Campbell was convinced to change clubs and head to FC Orange by Brandt, due to his belief in Campbell’s potential. Brandt is also the reason why Campbell, a native of Lancaster, is a defender. He originally ... Read More
Penguins outlast Flyers, weather concerns at Heinz Field for Stadium Series win
A strong wind was in the air Saturday night at Heinz Field where the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-14-8) took on one of their biggest rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers (28-26-7), in the NHL’s Stadium Series. The seasonal weather dipped into the low 30s with light snow flurries, providing perfect weather for a game with big implications. Despite back-and-forth play, the Penguins walked away with the 4-2 win thanks to a very adaptable Pittsburgh offense. While the Flyers were looking to take the body ... Read More
Panthers fall to No. 8 Tar Heels 85-67 on Senior Night
After losing Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team has now made it two losses in a row after falling to the No. 8 University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 85-67, on Saturday. After the game, head coach Kevin Stallings lamented the loss, while also providing his sympathies to the team's seniors, who were honored before the game. “It’s disappointing, obviously,” Stallings said. “I feel bad for our seniors. I certainly didn’t want them to go out in this fashion. They’ve ... Read More
Riverhounds beat University of Akron while Hollingsworth, Swanson return
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted their first preseason match at Highmark Stadium on Saturday and made a statement on the pitch, defeating the University of Akron 3-0. Although fans may be used to seeing new faces on the roster, the match featured two players who returned from last season, much to the fans’ surprise. The Riverhounds brought back Marshall Hollingsworth and Ben Swanson. The midfielders are on loan from the Columbus Crew SC, Pittsburgh's MLS affiliate club. Both were on the ... Read More
Pitt men’s basketball team falls to Wake Forest, 63-59
The Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team pulled off a huge upset Saturday, defeating the then-No. 17 Florida State Seminoles. However, the Panthers' taste of victory didn’t last long. Wednesday, Pitt headed to North Carolina to take on Wake Forest University, and the Demon Deacons defeated the Panthers, 63-59, in their home stadium. After the game, Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings kept it simple with his single post-game quote: “We played well enough, we were in position to win, we ... Read More
Riverhounds win preseason match against Duke, 2-0
A day after drawing in their first preseason match of the 2017 season, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds recorded their first win. Sunday, the team took on the Duke University men's soccer team, and Pittsburgh won the match, 2-0. Tallying goals for the club were captain Kevin Kerr in the 53’ minute and veteran midfielder Stephen Okai in the 55’ minute. Starting the match for the Riverhounds in goal was Keasel Broome. Against North Carolina FC, Trey Mitchell earned the start and Broome played the ... Read More
Pitt pulls off major upset of No. 17 Florida State, 80-66
After losing a close game to the Virginia Tech Hokies on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Panthers (15-12, 4-10 ACC) bounced back to handily upset the No. 17 Florida State University Seminoles (21-6, 9-5) at home, 80-66. The Panthers outscored the Seminoles 41-37 in the first half, but, in the second half, the Panthers increased the tempo to outscore Florida State 39-29. Leading Pitt in points was senior Sheldon Jeter, who scored a career-high 29 points. He was joined in double-digit scoring by ... Read More