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Football gets blanked by FBS Air Force, 34-0

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team got shut out by the Air Force Academy Saturday, losing 34-0 in its season opener at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs. Duquesne struggled to move the ball against the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent, failing to advance past midfield throughout the contest. Air Force is known for its heavy-running offense, and this game was no different … Continue reading Football gets blanked by FBS Air Force, 34-0

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Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team is awaiting the start of its season after a summer of preparation. The Dukes were predicted to finish second in the Northeast Conference preseason poll, and Head Coach Jerry Schmitt is ready to exceed expectations in his 22nd season at the helm. Two of the Dukes, running back Ness Davis and defensive back DJ Cerisier, were … Continue reading Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

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NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer

Noah Fries | staff writer The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine took place from Feb. 26 to March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with several prospects having their stock rise and fall throughout the week. The two biggest standouts from the Combine were The Ohio State Buckeyes — edge rusher Arvell Reese and linebacker Sonny Styles. Reese was already widely expected to go in … Continue reading NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer

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Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era

Rowan DuBois | staff writer When the Rams moved from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016, there was an uproar. The same could be said for the Raiders or the Chargers, who also vacated their former cities. As outrageous as those moves looked to fans, they all seemed to make at least a little bit of sense. The Chargers and the Raiders couldn’t … Continue reading Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era

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Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

Rowan DuBois | staff writer The “brotherhood” of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a concept which dates back to the team’s 1970s dynasty, where teammates often referred to one another as “family” and “brothers.” Since then, players have been held to a standard which expects them to protect each other on and off the field, before and after their careers. Pittsburgh Steelers locker rooms of the … Continue reading Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

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Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

Noah Fries | staff writer The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, giving Seattle its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and its first since it defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald brought the Seahawks to the pinnacle of the sport in just his second season, becoming … Continue reading Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

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Deihl: Seattle eyeing Super Bowl XLIX redemption depth

Ben Deihl | sports editor “… Pass is intercepted at the goal line by Malcolm Butler! Unreal.” For 11 years, Al Michaels’ words haunted Seattle Seahawks fans as Russell Wilson threw away their second straight championship at Super Bowl XLIX, falling to the New England Patriots dynasty led by Tom Brady. After one of the most legendary plays in Super Bowl history, the Seahawks and … Continue reading Deihl: Seattle eyeing Super Bowl XLIX redemption depth

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Belichick, Kraft denied first-ballot HOF entry

Noah Fries | staff writer Former NFL Head Coach Bill Belichick, widely regarded for his tenure with the New England Patriots that spanned 24 years and six Super Bowl rings, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to reports released on Jan. 27. Belichick failed to reach 40 of the 50 votes required for a first-year candidate to be inducted into the Pro … Continue reading Belichick, Kraft denied first-ballot HOF entry

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NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?

Ben Deihl | sports editor We’re currently in a college football climate where some of the top players in the country are evaluated by their social media following. In On3’s NIL100 college football transfer portal rankings, players’ Instagram, TikTok and X follower counts are displayed right next to their high school star ranking, playing a pivotal role in how these athletes are rated and eventually … Continue reading NIL to NFL — are college sports too professional?

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Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

Ben Deihl | sports editor “It’s probably one of the greatest sports stories of all time,” Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti said. “We’re 16-0, national champions at Indiana University, which I know a lot of people thought was never possible.” On Nov. 27, 2021, the Indiana Hoosiers wrapped up their final game of the 2021 season, falling to Purdue 44-7. It was the eighth time … Continue reading Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

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