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Chargers beat Pack 21-13 in preseason opener AP - 5 hrs ago
Shannon Eastin made history. More »Chargers beat Pack 21-13 in preseason opener
Shannon Eastin made history.
Eastin breaks NFL's on-field gender barrier AP - 7 hrs ago
Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game. More »Eastin breaks NFL's on-field gender barrier
Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game.
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 9 Reuters - 14 hrs ago
Aug. 9 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onThursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Former U.S. Open winner RoryMcIlroy takes advantage … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 9
Aug. 9 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onThursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Golf PGA Championship (to Aug. 12) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina - Former U.S. Open winner RoryMcIlroy takes advantage of ideal morning conditions to chargeinto an early tie for the lead …
Kunzer-Murphy leaving as Las Vegas Bowl director AP - 20 hrs ago
The director of college football's Las Vegas Bowl is stepping down. More »Kunzer-Murphy leaving as Las Vegas Bowl director
The director of college football's Las Vegas Bowl is stepping down.
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 8 Reuters - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
Aug. 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onWednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken the first two gamesof a four-game set with the New … More »Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 8
Aug. 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EDT onWednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - Major League Baseball DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken the first two gamesof a four-game set with the New York Yankees with right-handerAnibal Sanchez, acquired in July from the …
First NFL female official not intimidated AP - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. More »First NFL female official not intimidated
The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer.
Penn State adds names, ribbon to football jerseys AP - Tue, Aug 7, 2012
Players' names are being added to Penn State's football jerseys for the coming season, the university announced Tuesday, along with blue ribbons to show support for victims of child abuse. More »Penn State adds names, ribbon to football jerseys
Players' names are being added to Penn State's football jerseys for the coming season, the university announced Tuesday, along with blue ribbons to show support for victims of child abuse.
NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants … More »NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants on child abuse sex charges. "Penn State's sanctions are not subject to …
Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions AP - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother. More »Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother.
NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal Reuters - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body … More »Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body of U.S. college sports, fined Penn State $60 million and voided its …
NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor. More »Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor.
Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions AP - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to Penn State's football program for the school's handling of his child sexual abuse scandal and maintains his innocence as he awaits sentencing, his defense lawyer said Wednesday. More »Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions
Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to Penn State's football program for the school's handling of his child sexual abuse scandal and maintains his innocence as he awaits sentencing, his defense lawyer said Wednesday.
Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State Reuters - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. … More »Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said Mitchell would …
Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Scandal tainted their school and the legacy of a Hall of Fame coach. More »Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay
Scandal tainted their school and the legacy of a Hall of Fame coach.
Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
The Green Bay Packers top the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls. More »Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings
The Green Bay Packers top the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls.
Federal court fight continues over America’s first great Olympian National Constitution Center - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
It was 100 years ago this month that Jim Thorpe put America on the world’s sports map and made the Olympics a global phenomenon. But the fight over Thorpe’s body still lingers in a federal court. More »Federal court fight continues over America’s first great Olympian
It was 100 years ago this month that Jim Thorpe put America on the world’s sports map and made the Olympics a global phenomenon. But the fight over Thorpe’s body still lingers in a federal court.
Amid roster questions, fans to rally for PSU team AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
An early-morning rally for Penn State football players could provide the perfect opportunity for fans to try to sway star tailback Silas Redd to stay in Happy Valley. More »Amid roster questions, fans to rally for PSU team
An early-morning rally for Penn State football players could provide the perfect opportunity for fans to try to sway star tailback Silas Redd to stay in Happy Valley.
Safety becomes first player to leave Penn State AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
Penn State backup safety Tim Buckley is the first Nittany Lion to transfer in the wake of the NCAA sanctions against the university. More »Safety becomes first player to leave Penn State
Penn State backup safety Tim Buckley is the first Nittany Lion to transfer in the wake of the NCAA sanctions against the university.
Chick-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol AP - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement. More »Chick-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement.
Florida State's Fisher stops players from tweeting AP - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has told his players they can't use their Twitter accounts for the rest of the year. More »Florida State's Fisher stops players from tweeting
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has told his players they can't use their Twitter accounts for the rest of the year.
NCAA crackdown shouldn't stop at Penn State: BCS uses students like gladiators Christian Science Monitor - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
The NCAA has fined Penn State $60 million, reversed its football wins from 1998 to 2011, and the statue of beloved Joe Paterno has been taken down. Former FBI director Louis J. Freeh’s investigation of Penn State’s cover-up of Jery Sandusky’s sex abuse … More »NCAA crackdown shouldn't stop at Penn State: BCS uses students like gladiators
The NCAA has fined Penn State $60 million, reversed its football wins from 1998 to 2011, and the statue of beloved Joe Paterno has been taken down. Former FBI director Louis J. Freeh’s investigation of Penn State’s cover-up of Jery Sandusky’s sex abuse found a “total disregard for the safety and welfare of Sandusky’s child …
PSU coach O'Brien: Team will stay together AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Bill O'Brien is looking straight ahead. It's the only choice he really has at Penn State. More »PSU coach O'Brien: Team will stay together
Bill O'Brien is looking straight ahead. It's the only choice he really has at Penn State.
Chik-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement. More »Chik-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement.
Trustees: Sanctions better than football ban AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
the so-called "death penalty" — would have been worse. More »Trustees: Sanctions better than football ban
the so-called "death penalty" — would have been worse.
While opponents recruit Penn State players, group of Nittany Lions vow to stick with school AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike. More »While opponents recruit Penn State players, group of Nittany Lions vow to stick with school
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike.
Sanctions give PSU opponents chance to cherry pick AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike. More »Sanctions give PSU opponents chance to cherry pick
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike.
Penn State Takes a Pounding on Child Rape, and It’s Not Enough Takepart.com - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
On Monday, Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, surrendered to a consent decree imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that fined the school $60 million, voided all the football team’s victories since 1998, … More »Penn State Takes a Pounding on Child Rape, and It’s Not Enough
On Monday, Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, surrendered to a consent decree imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that fined the school $60 million, voided all the football team’s victories since 1998, banned the team from postseason bowl games for four years and reduced …
Penn State president says 4-year ban was floated AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the NCAA imposed sanctions this week over the school's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, a university spokesman said Wednesday. More »Penn State president says 4-year ban was floated
Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the NCAA imposed sanctions this week over the school's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, a university spokesman said Wednesday.