Josh Imhof | features editor The walls were closing in. After storming out of the gates to a 6-2 lead, the Pittsburgh Pirates managed to choke away their four-run advantage in a matter of minutes. A couple of fielding errors by Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds and clutch hits by Cubs’ batters allowed Chicago to claw back into the game, setting up a 6-6 tie … Continue reading One day in Wrigley: Newfound love for an old rival
Rowan DuBois | staff writer The World Cup is coming to North America this summer, and all competing countries will be looking for a piece of glory. With a record-high 48 teams and 104 matches, here’s how the world’s biggest teams can expect to fare. France France is first in FIFA’s world rankings, and it’s no secret why. The Blues have an unprecedented amount of … Continue reading How each team fares in largest-ever World Cup
Ben Deihl & Naomi Girson | sports editor & opinions editor Stan Kostka was the man on every team’s mind in 1935 as the Heisman Trophy winner hailing from the national champion Minnesota Golden Gophers. Every franchise wanted Kostka on their roster, but there was no official way to choose who got him. “There was a bidding war for Kostka,” said Pro Football Hall of … Continue reading How the NFL Draft became national news
Ben Deihl & Noah Fries | sports editor & staff writer With the NFL Draft just a week away, analysts and fans alike are scrambling to figure out who’s the best prospect, who their favorite team will pick and who will end up as the best player from the 2026 NFL Draft. As Pittsburgh plays host to this year’s rendition, The Duke created a mock … Continue reading Who will hear their name in the Top 10?
Ben Deihl | sports editor The transfer portal has become the largest trend in college sports since its introduction in 2018. It helps student athletes transfer from school to school in search of better opportunities and a better fit, but recent rule changes have seen the portal boom in popularity. Now at a crossroads after seeing multiple seniors depart after an A10 Championship quarterfinal loss … Continue reading Duquesne loses MBB talent early in transfer portal
Noah Fries | staff writer Pittsburgh has always been known as a city of grit. Hard work. Blue collar. Perseverance. For almost as long, Pittsburgh’s major sports teams — the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates — have been known to exemplify those same qualities. The city has also been blessed with success over the years, with Pittsburgh coming to be known as the “City of Champions” … Continue reading Fries: Pittsburgh is finally a sports tahn again
Ben Deihl | sports editor The parking lot was packed pulling up to AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes for the NCAA Bowling Regional Championships. With teams from as far away as Nebraska and Arkansas, it seemed like it could be difficult for fans to travel to cheer on their favorite bowling teams. But just the opposite was true, as fans took up every available seat and … Continue reading Duquesne bowling battles in NCAA Regionals
Evan Rossman | staff writer This week, 29 years ago, golf icon Tiger Woods won his first major in the 1997 Masters. A young Woods dominated the field, winning the tournament by 12 strokes, the largest margin` in the storied history of Augusta National Golf Club. Over the better part of the next three decades, Woods would remain in the spotlight, being revered as the … Continue reading Rossman: Tiger gives sobering reminder on idols
Amanda Gritz | staff writer For a select group of hockey fans, skating on the ice at PPG Paints Arena with former professional hockey players isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality with a purpose far greater than the game itself. The Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp has become one of the most impactful fundraising events within the Mario Lemieux Foundation, blending an authentic NHL-style … Continue reading Mario Lemieux camp brings the heart to hockey
Ben Deihl | sports editor Growing up in Memphis, David Dixon only started hooping because of one person — his sister, Liz. Dixon hadn’t even dribbled a basketball before Liz introduced him to the sport, helping him fall in love with it as she expanded her collegiate career to the WNBA. “I played against my sister all the time growing up,” Dixon said. “We used … Continue reading David Dixon reflects on his Duquesne career
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