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Pitt All 105: LB Luke DelGaudio Provides Veteran Experience
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Luke DelGaudio, a redshirt senior linebacker from Dallas in Shavertown, Pa. 2023 season: DelGaudio played in one game last season, seeing action in the season opener against Wofford. Stats:...
WPIAL Forward Earns Fifth Division One Offer
On Monday, another WPIAL prospect earned a division one offer. Montour forward Ama Tening Sow earned an offer from UT Martin, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-9 center plays for All-Ohio on the Nike circuit during the summer and Montour High School during the school season. The Senegal native originally moved to the U.S. to play for First Love, a former prep school in Washington, PA. After the program left the area, he then transferred to Montour to play WPIAL ball.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – June 30
UPDATE, 1 PM — Two Duquesne players are celebrating birthdays today: Chabi Barre and Matus Hronsky. UPDATE, 11 AM — Former Pitt guard Bub Carrington was officially introduced as a Washington Wizard on Saturday. The Wizards held an introductory press conference for Carrington, Alex Sarr, and Kyshawn George.
Duquesne Volleyball 2024 Schedule Announced by Coach Steve Opperman
The Duquesne University volleyball team unveiled its 2024 schedule, featuring four non-conference tournaments and 18 Atlantic 10 Conference matches, kicking off on August 30 at the Towson-Morgan State Invitational in Towson, Md., under Coach Steve Opperman's guidance. The schedule includes four non-conference tournaments followed by 18 Atlantic 10 Conference matches.
Pitt Secures Commitment from 2025 3-Star LB Denim Cook
A busy day for Pitt football continues with another defensive commitment. Denim Cook — a 6-foot-4, 220-pound three-star linebacker from Bishop Hartley in Columbus, Ohio — committed to Pitt Monday afternoon following a stellar official visit to Pittsburgh last month, he announced on Instagram. He committed to Pitt...
Pitt Basketball 2024-25 Schedule So Far
As the summer goes on, expect to see several non-conference matchups released one by one as insiders report on new games that the Panthers have added to the schedule. As of June 11, this is where Pitt’s 2024-25 basketball schedule stands. Mark your calendars, because the Panthers have brought in some serious talent and bring back Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett, and others.
Pitt lands commitments from 3 more 2025 prospects, including 2 defensive backs, elevating its 21-man class to No. 26 in the nation
Jul. 1—Operating under the Pat Narduzzi dictum that Pitt never can have too many defensive backs, the Panthers added two more to their Class of 2025 on Monday — bringing the current total to four — after 3-star prospects Joshua Guerrier of Ocoee, Fla., and Cole Woodson of Haymaker Va., pledged to enroll next year. Woodson's commitment at 7 p.m. brought to 21 the number of '25 prospects who ...
Neal Shipley ties for 20th in PGA Tour debut at Rocket Mortgage Classic
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Neal Shipley tied for 20th place at the Rocket Mortgage Classic this weekend in his PGA Tour debut.The Mt. Lebanon native and Central Catholic graduate carded an 11-under-par 277 over four rounds at the Detroit Golf Club in Michigan. He took home $113,068 for finishing tied for 20th, according to Golf.com.Shipley tallied two eagles, 17 birdies and 43 pars after playing 72 holes in his first PGA Tour event. At this year's Masters Tournament and U.S. Open, Shipley won low amateur honors. This weekend's Rocket Mortgage Classic was Shipley's second professional event. He finished inside the top ten in his PGA Tour Americas debut in Victoria, British Columbia. Up next for Shipley is the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. He will play on a sponsor's exemption. The event runs from July 4-7.
Valeria Vazquez Gomez: From Puerto Rico S…
Valeria Vazquez Gomez's journey to Pittsburgh as an All-American outside hitter involved overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities, ultimately leading her to Pitt's acclaimed volleyball program. Valeria excelled in volleyball, becoming an All-Conference and All-American performer after redshirting her freshman season. She achieved three Final Four appearances and three ACC Championships...
The 2024-25 Pitt Basketball Coaching Staff
Capel is entering year seven at the helm. The 2022-23 ACC Coach of the Year has been at Pitt longer than he was ever at Oklahoma or VCU as head coach, and the Panthers’ program continues to rise under his leadership. Despite the team missing last year’s NCAA Tournament, the Panthers once again finished with a .667 winning percentage and, last season, earned 4th place in the ACC.
Virginia Tech football loses out on a three-star cornerback to Pittsburgh
When it comes to recruiting in college football, you win some, you lose some. Over the last month, Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry and his staff have been winning more than losing. Monday, they got a split and in the process, lost an in-state recruit to an ACC foe.
Enthusiasm growing in Fox Chapel football program
Dave Leasure saw a referendum on how the Fox Chapel community was responding to the rebuilding process. During the early part of summer, Leasure said the high school program saw more kids come out for workouts and commit to playing than last year. During Leasure’s first summer in charge, he...
Kam Woods Believes in RMU Basketball, Tells Why | The Pittsburgh Basketball Show
Robert Morris guard Kam Woods is looking to make a statement this year in the college basketball world. Woods transferred in from NC State this spring, and is determined to lead the Colonials, along with his fellow veteran teammates, to the NCAA Tournament. On Wednesday, he joined Pittsburgh Sports Now...
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals. This year, however, was different as it was her last trip as a high school athlete after graduating...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds announce 5 finalists in naming contest for USL women's club
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh, now is your chance to make your voice heard and have a say in the name of the new, Pittsburgh women's soccer club. The Riverhounds are asking fans to vote on what the name of their women's club will be with the finalists being - Pittsburgh Confluence, Pittsburgh Renegades, Pittsburgh Riveters, and the Pittsburgh Strikers. Fans can vote for their favorites now through July 19. Earlier this year, the Riverhounds announced a professional women's soccer team would be coming to Pittsburgh in 2025. Once the team's name has been picked, the person who submitted the name will get two season tickets for the team's first season, a jersey, and a bag full of merchandise. The 2024 campaign for the men's team has not been kind in Pittsburgh. They currently sit 11th in the USL Championship League with a record of 3-8-6, just one year removed after finishing atop the conference, finishing the 2023 season with a 19-5-10 record. Despite the successful regular season, the Riverhounds lost in the conference quarterfinals, 1-0 to Detroit City FC.
Former Washington State Assistant Kaersten Meitz Joining Pitt Coaching Staff
Meitz most recently spent a season with Washington State as an assistant and spent her collegiate career with Purdue. Current photo via Pitt Athletics. The University of Pittsburgh has announced that Kaersten Meitz will join its coaching staff for the upcoming season, serving as an assistant coach. Meitz most recently spent time at Washington State.
Wildwood Golf Club's 13th hole is a sight to see | The Elite 18
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Founded in 1960, Wildwood Golf Club is hidden gem here in the Pittsburgh area and features one of nicest Par 4's in all of Western Pennsylvania."Number 13 at Wildwood is just a beautiful golf hole," said Wildwood Head Golf Professional David Yokitis.Not only is #13 beautiful, but a demanding dogleg right that can play up to 430 yards."It requires a little bit of a fade off the tee," Yokitis said. "Hitting the fairway is a must off the first shot here." Hitting the fairway requires a precise shot from the tee with a fairway bunker on...
Pitt HC Jeff Capel Out on Recruiting Trail Watching Priority Target
Pitt head coach Jeff Capel was spotted out recruiting this weekend, watching Gonzaga, Derek Dixon’s team. Many coaches were there on hand to watch Dixon and his Gonzaga team play. including Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry, Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway, Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune, and Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry.
Pirates open 3-game series against the Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals (43-40, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (40-43, third in the NL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Kyle Gibson (5-3, 3.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (9-4, 3.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pirates -128, Cardinals +107; over/under is 8...
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