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Penguins set to face make-or-break stretch

February 2, 2023 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Penguins set to face make-or-break stretch

Russell Macias | Staff Writer Feb. 2, 2023 Welcome to February, Pittsburgh. The Pirates are just about ready to begin their migration to Bradenton, Fla., for spring training, and the Steelers haven’t played a game […]

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An ode to Brady, the greatest to ever play

February 2, 2023 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on An ode to Brady, the greatest to ever play

Luke Henne | Editor-in-Chief Feb. 2, 2023 Sometimes, it can be hard to admit when the person who should be your greatest foe is worthy of all the success they’ve earned. Growing up in a […]

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Steelers ought to follow Bengals’ blueprint

January 26, 2023 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Steelers ought to follow Bengals’ blueprint

Luke Henne | Editor-in-Chief Jan. 26, 2023 For years, the Cincinnati Bengals were a doormat of the AFC North. Come 2020, even the Cleveland Browns looked like they had a brighter future than the Bengals. […]

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Pirates offseason feels different from past years

January 19, 2023 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Pirates offseason feels different from past years

Luke Henne | Editor-in-Chief Jan. 19, 2023 On Friday morning, news broke that outfielder Andrew McCutchen would be returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year contract for the 2023 season. The move helped the […]

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College basketball in Pittsburgh is fun again

January 5, 2023 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on College basketball in Pittsburgh is fun again

Luke Henne | Editor-in-Chief Jan. 5, 2023 Just one season ago, the college basketball landscape in Pittsburgh was abysmal. The city’s three Division I programs — Pittsburgh, Duquesne, Robert Morris —combined for a 25-69 record. […]

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Versatile editor prepares for next chapter

December 1, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Versatile editor prepares for next chapter

Brentaro Yamane | Layout/Multimedia Editor Dec. 1, 2022 Growing up, I have always loved sports. I always liked playing games, the action, the big plays and emotional excitement that sports can bring. But the things […]

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America set for World Cup return

November 17, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on America set for World Cup return

Spencer Thomas | Sports Editor Nov. 17, 2022 If you’re like most American soccer fans, the sport exists for one month every four years. That month is here, as the 2022 FIFA World Cup is […]

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Thomas: Astros will win World Series title

October 27, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Thomas: Astros will win World Series title

Spencer Thomas | Sports Editor Oct. 27, 2022 The 2022 World Series gears up to welcome back a familiar face, as well as an old friend. The Houston Astros will appear in their fourth Fall […]

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Henne: Expectations should be high for Penguins

October 13, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Henne: Expectations should be high for Penguins

Luke Henne | Editor-in-Chief Oct. 13, 2022 Entering an offseason that left the Pittsburgh Penguins with more questions than answers, the team responded by keeping its core fully intact. Star forwards Evgeni Malkin and Bryan […]

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Thomas: No pulse for Pirates moving forward

October 6, 2022 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Thomas: No pulse for Pirates moving forward

Spencer Thomas | Sports Editor Oct. 6, 2022 The Pittsburgh Pirates are back to playing in October. Of course, that is thanks to the preseason lockout that pushed a series scheduled for late March and […]