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Panelists discuss Rooney Rule in conversation hosted by DU

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer Oct. 22, 2020 As the United States evaluates its complicated racial history with ongoing Black Lives Matter protests across the country, Duquesne University continued the discourse on racial equity with an event titled, “The Rooney Rule & What’s Next: Equity & Access in Athletics & Beyond.” The Rooney Rule is the National Football League’s policy that requires all teams to … Continue reading Panelists discuss Rooney Rule in conversation hosted by DU

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NFL Preview: Ferro’s contenders, pretenders

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer Sept. 17, 2020 The NFL is finally back, meaning it’s time to give way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season. The 2020 season brings many new storylines and a lot of unpredictability. DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal, the Raiders are in Las Vegas and Tom Brady is not in New England. Not only are there new faces in new places — … Continue reading NFL Preview: Ferro’s contenders, pretenders

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MLB not doing enough to punish Houston Astros

Dom Ferro | Staff Columnist Feb. 20, 2020 On Nov. 12, 2019 Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic dropped a bombshell story detailing the Houston Astros illegal use of stealing signs of opposing teams. In their home games the 2017 World Series champion Astros used a real-time camera system to relay information to their batters. Mike Fiers of the Oakland Athletics and formerly of … Continue reading MLB not doing enough to punish Houston Astros

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Uneventful winter suggests another disappointing summer for Pirates

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer Jan. 16, 2019 Major changes were made in the Pirates clubhouse immediately after their disappointing conclusion to the 2019 season. The Pirates that we last saw in late September may look much different come Opening Day in the Spring. Just days prior to their final game of the season, it was confirmed by the Pirates organization that longtime manager Clint … Continue reading Uneventful winter suggests another disappointing summer for Pirates

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soccer, Sports

Men’s soccer loses home finale, fighting for playoff spot

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer 10/31/2019 Under the lights and pouring rain on Saturday night, the Dukes (8-7-1, 3-4) narrowly lost to the Saint Louis University Billikens (10-5, 6-1) 1-0. It was the final home game of the season and the last time seniors Zach Hall, Robbie McKelvey, Scott Rissler and Owen Rossi would play soccer as a Duke at Rooney Field. The game was … Continue reading Men’s soccer loses home finale, fighting for playoff spot

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Football, Sports

Duquesne football dominant in opener

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer Sept. 12, 2019 The Duquesne football team won their 12th straight home opener against the Walsh Cavaliers in a full showcase of the Dukes on Saturday evening. The Dukes won in convincing fashion, 44-3, to start the season undefeated at 1-0. The last time Duquesne took the field was in the 2018-19 FCS Playoffs, where they capped off a historic … Continue reading Duquesne football dominant in opener

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soccer, Sports

Men’s soccer gets first win of the season over Oakland

Dom Ferro | Staff Writer Sept. 5, 2019 After starting the season with a 1-1 draw against Bowling Green, the Duquesne men’s soccer team (1-0-1) bounced back with a win against the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies (1-1-0) on Sunday afternoon. Momentum was on the Grizzlies’ side after their season-opening win on Friday, Aug. 30, when they won 5-1 against Robert Morris on the opening day … Continue reading Men’s soccer gets first win of the season over Oakland

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