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
Evan Rossman | staff writer In the eyes of the modern NBA fan, post All-Star break basketball has a tendency to become repetitive and boring. Teams are tanking at a historic rate this season thanks to a loaded draft class coming this summer, and many stars aren’t playing as they save themselves for a potential postseason run, meaning most fans are waiting until the games … Continue reading Fans need to cherish Bam’s historic 83
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
Ben Deihl | sports editor *This article was updated for accuracy. It was previously stated that Chuck Cooper was in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. On Dec. 23, 1946, Duquesne and Tennessee had a scheduled game in McKeesport, a highly anticipated match up with a star-studded Volunteers team. At the time, Tennessee’s basketball team was still segregated. As Tennessee Head Coach John Mauer and … Continue reading How Cooper and Posey paved the way for Black athletes to enter the limelight
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
Rowan DuBois | staff writer Ronald Dick’s office in Rockwell Hall looks like a private collection. It is packed with sports memorabilia — Pittsburgh Pirates bobbleheads, Duquesne A-10 championship banners, a signed photograph of Charles Barkley, carefully arranged baseball cards, sports novels and a giant painting of Philadelphia 76er George McGinnis. “It looks like a bomb hit this place,” Dick said. “Sorry.” Dick is now … Continue reading Duquesne professor schools students on sports
Ben Deihl | sports editor Being on the bench is often seen as negative. It can be a frustrating position to be put in. Being forced to sit out of playing the game you love is nothing short of disappointing. But junior guard Seamus McDermott isn’t disappointed in his spot on Duquesne’s men’s basketball team — he embraces the position and wants to help his … Continue reading Benched: it’s a blessing, not a curse
Ben Deihl | sports editor From the U.S. National women’s soccer team dominating the world scene to the WNBA becoming one of the premier professional sports leagues, women’s sports are finally earning the recognition they deserve. Yet in some places, women are still not getting a share of the spotlight where they’ve earned it most, even here at Duquesne. Recently, Hall of Fame analyst Doris … Continue reading “Pay us what you owe us:” A new era in sports
Matthew Theodros | staff writer | The 2024-25 NBA season is underway and promises to be the most exciting in recent memory. Parity is at an all-time high, with over half the league believing they can hold the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. The streak of six consecutive unique champions ties for the longest in league history and indicates how increasingly difficult it is to … Continue reading Theodros: NBA field deeper than ever in ‘25
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Oct. 15, 2020 The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the 2020 NBA championship on Oct. 11. Los Angeles finally put away the pesky Heat in Game 6 with a dominating performance. It is the 17th championship in franchise history for the Lakers. Like every other year, this title is meaningful. This is the end goal for … Continue reading Hebda: Lakers’ title cements LeBron as king of generation
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