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Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)

The Latest: Bengals assistant won't attend Pittsburgh game

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in College Park, Md. The Wildcats come into their eighth year under Collins looking to get themselves back on the path they appeared to be headed just a few years ago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

After bottoming out, Northwestern, Collins seek turnaround

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 10, 2020 01:52 PM EST

Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons

Jun. 18, 2020 01:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season. ...

FILE - in this March 10, 2020, file photo, Robert Morris guard A.J. Bramah hoists the trophy after Robert Morris defeated St. Francis in an NCAA college basketball game for the Northeast Conference men's tournament title, in Pittsburgh. Robert Morris is leaving the Northeast Conference to join the Horizon League. The school announced on Monday, June 15, 2020, that it will become the 12th member of the Horizon League on July 1. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

St. Francis (PA) Red Flash at Robert Morris Colonials 3/10/2020

Jun. 15, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

'City Game' between Pitt/Duquesne won't return in 2020

May. 14, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The annual “City Game” between Pitt’s and Duquesne’s basketball teams will remain on hiatus for a second straight year. ...

Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens, left, tries to go over North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15), but lost the ball as he was fouled by Brooks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 66-52. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt guard Trey McGowens to transfer

Mar. 18, 2020 08:01 PM EDT

For release weekend editions, March 14-15

Mar. 15, 2020 09:17 PM EDT
March 19 1942 — The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States is formed, with John C. Clark as president. ...

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they...

Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Champagnie felt snubbed after being left off the ACC's All-Freshman team. So he decided to take it out on...

Alvarado, Devoe pace Georgia Tech's 73-57 win over Pitt

By George Henry Mar. 04, 2020 11:31 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — For a week that began with his school dropping an appeal of its NCAA postseason ban, Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner delighted in the focus of...

North Carolina State's Manny Bates (15) drives to the basket as Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 29, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Syracuse's Elijah Hughes (33) scores after getting by Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Hughes scores 25, Syracuse blows out Pittsburgh 72-49

By Will Graves Feb. 26, 2020 09:05 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) shoots over Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Virginia won 59-56. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

By Alan Saunders Feb. 22, 2020 03:27 PM EST

Pitt hoops, football placed on 3 years' probation by NCAA

Feb. 20, 2020 03:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh football and men's basketball programs have been placed on probation for three years by the NCAA for a series...

Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney (5) misses a dunk against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 18, 2020 10:20 PM EST

Horne's career night carries Virginia Tech past Pittsburgh

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 15, 2020 08:20 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — During Virginia Tech’s recent skid, its fans and players had been searching for answers to help the Hokies solve some of their recent...