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Senior soccer star Philipp Harder shares his journey from Germany to Pittsburgh

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer September 13, 2023

Pioneers senior midfielder Philipp Harder has had an astounding start to the season for the men’s soccer team. Harder is in his second year with the Pioneers completing his masters in business administration...

Women’s volleyball strike in home opener

Written By Matthew Palange, Staff Writer September 13, 2023

Women’s volleyball played their home opener on Wednesday, September 6. The Pioneers started their season playing in the Rio Grande Tournament on September 1 and September 2. This tournament was not quite...

Gridiron Report: Steelers Embarrassed is Week One Matchup with 49ers

Written By Anthony Cugini, Staff Writer September 13, 2023

Pittsburgh certainly started the 2023 NFL season on the wrong foot on Sunday with a 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.    The game was never truly close. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy started...

Pens rename broadcast network to ‘Sportsnet Pittsburgh’ and hire new commentators

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch September 13, 2023

In the midst of troubling times for regional sports networks, and with many households making the switch from cable to streaming, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to get some good news regarding their broadcasts.    Fenway...

Women’s soccer crush season opener

Written By Matthew Palange, Sports Editor September 6, 2023

Point Park Women’s Soccer season is underway, starting off with a strong defensive performance and an overall convincing 2-0 victory. This game was almost the perfect start imaginable to the women’s...

A look into the Penguins preseason

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch September 6, 2023

As a new year approaches for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a lot has changed both on and off the ice.    Although last year was a difficult one for the club, with the Penguins missing the playoffs...

Major League Baseball needs the Automated Strike Zone in 2024

Written By Peyton Celesti, For The Globe September 6, 2023

During the afternoon of Sunday Aug. 27, in a 1-1 game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, it seemed that Pirates left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter would be cruising his way towards a quality...

Why is it hard for athletes to come out as gay?

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 28, 2023

In 2023, it is no secret that there are gay athletes in the major sports industries, but why are there such few athletes out of the closet? The WNBA undoubtedly has the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes and...

Point Park softball enters a three game skid while on the road against RSC opponents

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2023

After Point Park softball found three wins in a row, they were fed three back-to-back-to-back losses on the road against River State Conference opponents. The Pioneers (13-15, 10-10 RSC) defeated WVU Tech...

The Rink Report: Penguins miss Playoffs for first time in 17 years

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist April 19, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins season came to an end after a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets last Thursday, summing up a disappointing year for Pittsburgh hockey. The Pens failed to make the postseason for...

Photo courtesy of Kevin Taylor. 
The Point Park baseball team walking off the field after their walk off victory against Seton Hill on April 11.

Baseball defeat NCAA DII Seton Hill, lose first series in RSC to Midway University

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2023

Point Park baseball (26-11, RSC 16-5) went 2-2 last week after they defeated NCAA Division II opponent Seton Hill on April 11 before they lost two of three in a road series against River States Conference...

Why is it hard for athletes to come out as gay?

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor April 12, 2023

In 2023, it is no secret that there are gay athletes in the major sports industries, but why are there such few athletes out of the closet? The WNBA undoubtedly has the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes and...

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