Ben Deihl | sports editor The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics have finally kicked off, with the opening ceremony and events starting on Friday. The 2026 rendition features eight new medaled events and a completely new sport in ski mountaineering, with a total of 116 gold medals to be awarded to a field of 92 competing countries. The United States women’s hockey team started hot, tallying … Continue reading 2026 Winter Olympics open in grand fashion
Rowan DuBois | staff writer As the NBA trade deadline drew to a close Feb. 5, various players had new homes. Anthony Davis was traded for the second consecutive year, the James Harden era in Los Angeles came to a close and Jaren Jackson Jr. played his final game for the Memphis Grizzlies. There were more shockers, too, like the 76ers shipping Jared McCain, but … Continue reading NBA stars shuffle in hectic trade deadline
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
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Debates have been swirling around the 2026 World Cup, set to be held across North America in July. The most recent controversy developed as multiple top soccer officials hinted at a boycott of the tournament in response to United States President Donald Trump’s position on Greenland, which has been viewed as potentially threatening to NATO’s position as well as the … Continue reading Ex-FIFA president calls for U.S. World Cup boycott
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
Evan Rossman & Leo Martinez-Valerio |staff writers The Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team improved to 4-5 in conference play with a convincing 76-61 win over the Rhode Island Rams at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. This victory marks the Dukes’ first win at home since conference play began, snapping a four-game slide on their home court. “I hope [the win] excites people,” Head Coach … Continue reading Duquesne inching up A10 standings with key win
Will Stover | staff writer Tarence Guinyard exploded for 23 points, including 19 in the second half, as Duquesne men’s basketball secured a crucial 71-59 A10 road victory over Loyola Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Gentile Arena. The win marks the first time in program history that the Dukes have brought home their first three conference wins on the road. Duquesne opened the game with … Continue reading Dukes, Guinyard rebound in the Windy City
Ben Deihl | sports editor The NFL hasn’t seen this much coaching turnover since the 2021 season, with 10 teams choosing to move on from their head coach. While positions continue to be filled and assistant coaches continue to shuffle teams, the NFL has turned into the wild west of coaching. Eight teams have already solidified their choice at head coach, with the Cleveland Browns … Continue reading Harbaugh to … NY? Inside the coaching carousel
Ben Deihl | sports editor Thousands of Pittsburgh Pirates fans funneled into David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Saturday afternoon, eager to find their way into this year’s Pirates Fest, an annual kickoff to baseball season filled with events, food, carnival games, memorabilia and chances to meet and greet with some of the most important people in Pirates baseball. The main attraction to Pirates Fest … Continue reading Pirates front office opens up at annual Pirates Fest
Noah Fries | staff writer After a first half categorized by continuously clawing back into the game, the Duquesne women’s basketball team fell victim to a Saint Joseph’s squad that came out blazing in the third quarter — eventually pulling away for a 72-53 victory at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks shot 11 of 12 (91.7%) from the field in the third … Continue reading Duquesne remains winless in conference play
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