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Sports

Pittsburghers love sports, and that makes for an exciting sports culture. Western Pennsylvanians have a special affinity for high-school football. As a result, this area has some of the best high school teams in the country and is prime recruiting ground for the country's best college football programs. The city's many universities provide exciting college action. The largest in the area is the University of Pittsburgh, an NCAA Division I school. Carnegie Mellon maintains many exciting athletic teams, which you can check out at http://www.cmu.edu/athletic. Carnegie Mellon is an NCAA division III school.

For those who enjoy professional sports, Pittsburgh is a great city. We have four pro teams:

New or improved venues have recently been built or are in the works for all of our pro teams. The new Steelers stadium, Heinz Field, and the new ballpark for the Pirates, PNC Park, opened in 2001. The Riverhounds' new facility, Falconi Field, opened in 2005. The Penguins are deciding whether to renovate Mellon Arena or build a new rink.

Pittsburgh also hosts several major athletic competitions every year. The City of Pittsburgh Marathon is one of the most challenging in the nation and served as the U.S. Olympic trials for the Sydney 2000 games. The Three Rivers Regatta is an exciting time for the city's three rivers and gives Pittsburghers the chance to see some heart-pounding boat races. The Great Ride, Great Race and Vintage Grand Prix are also popular events.

There are many opportunities for you to engage in sporting and athletic events through Carnegie Mellon. Numerous facilities are available on campus in the Skibo Gym, University Center, Tennis Courts and Gesling Stadium. The university supports many intramural teams, club sports and fitness programs. You can learn more about the Carnegie Mellon athletic opportunities at http://www.cmu.edu/athletic.

The city and surrounding areas provide numerous opportunities to stretch your legs. Hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, walking, jogging, running, skiing and many other activities are popular in this region. Check out the Things to Do page for suggestions on nature/park opportunities and athletic events.

Below are some links to learn more about the Pittsburgh sports world:

http://www.wpxi.com/sports/index.html covers the pro, college and high school sports scenes, as well as providing links to athletic facilities for public use.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports is the sports page for the online version of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/ is the sports page for the online version of the Tribune-Review.