Little League gets 1st woman as board chair

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | A service organization outing for fathers and sons to a Baltimore Orioles game didn't stop Davie Jane Gilmour from joining her dad at the ballpark when she was a little girl.

Lawyer: NCAA actions affected entire PSU community

BELLEFONTE, Pa. | From former players to faculty members, a mini-cross section of the Penn State community has partnered with the late head coach Joe Paterno's family in suing the NCAA to overturn the landmark sanctions against the school for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Rift repaired, Little League honors founder Stotz

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | The decades-long rift that separated Little League Baseball's founder from his beloved program once seemed as wide as the distance from home plate to straightaway center field.

Vigil planned to remember Paterno 1 year later

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | From bumper stickers to signs posted by a few businesses to the occasional T-shirt, reminders of Joe Paterno sprinkle Happy Valley.

No. 5 Indiana rolls on road, beats Penn St 74-51

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Christian Watford scored 16 points, Jordan Hulls added 14 and No. 5 Indiana used a big first-half run to race past Penn State 74-51 on Monday night.

Indiana falls to Penn St to dash bowl hopes

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Indiana will have to settle for milestones other than a bowl game to show the team's improvement this season.

No. 24 Northwestern puts 5-0 start on line at PSU

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Quentin Williams tunes out the whispers he hears from Northwestern skeptics.

O'Brien looks for answers for PSU's late letdown

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | An emotionless Bill O'Brien spoke in measured tones, delivering short and sometimes one-word answers.

Japan takes LLWS title, beats Tenn. 12-2

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | Arms outstretched in the air with a smile from ear-to-ear, Noriatsu Osaka couldn't contain his glee.

Tenn. outlasts Calif. in 40-run LLWS classic

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | Brock Myers' hit a tie-breaking double, and Goodlettsville, Tenn., gave up a 10-run lead in the bottom of the sixth before scoring nine in the seventh in a 24-16 victory Saturday over Petaluma, Calif., for a berth in the Little League World Series title game.

At PSU, tension over ouster, then grief for JoePa

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Anguished by an unthinkable scandal that shook a university and tarnished the proud football program, many in the Penn State community rallied around a common cause.

Spokesman: Paterno in serious condition

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Joe Paterno's doctors say the former Penn State coach's condition has become "serious" after he experienced complications from lung cancer in recent days.

No. 12 Indiana beats Penn State 88-82

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Jordan Hulls hit seven of No. 12 Indiana's season-high 16 3-point field goals to help the Hoosiers snap a 16-game Big Ten road losing streak and hold on for an 88-82 victory over Penn State on Sunday.

Oliver scores 21, leads Penn St. over Purdue

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Two grueling three-hour practices the last couple days following two Big Ten losses had Penn State refocused on rebounding and defense.

Joe Paterno has lung cancer, son says

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno has a treatable form of lung cancer, his son said.

Scandal leaves uncertainty for Paterno clan

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | The crowd that gathered in front of Joe Paterno's home parted ways to allow a path for his son, Jay, to enter the modest ranch house.

JoePa: Shocked, saddened by sex abuse charges

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Penn State coach Joe Paterno said he was shocked, saddened and as surprised as everyone else to learn longtime assistant Jerry Sandusky was charged with sexually abusing young boys over a 15-year period, including four years when Sandusky still was a member of the Nittan…

PSU start, reeling Badgers highlight B10 surprises

Joe Paterno isn't a big fan of bye weeks — and with good reason, especially this year.

Penn State holds off Purdue 23-18

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Swirling winds had flags swirling atop Beaver Stadium with hot dog and candy wrappers blowing all over the field.

California beats Japan 2-1 to take LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | An American flag draped around his shoulders, Braydon Salzman couldn't contain his glee when he found California teammate Nick Pratto to give him a postgame hug.

JoePa expects to be on the sidelines for Penn State's opener

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Joe Paterno says he's in a little pain after a blindside hit in practice sent him to the hospital, though Penn State's 84-year-old leader expects to coach from the sideline for the season opener.

Penn State upsets No. 16 Illinois

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Maybe Penn State will be a factor in the Big Ten race after all.

Purdue goes on 'role' to defeat Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | No. 11 Purdue relied on rebounding and scoring from role players with one half of its dynamic scoring duo having an off night.

Japan takes Little League WS title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. | Japan's players weren't about to leave the Lamade Stadium field without some important souvenirs.

Stewart takes Pocono pole

LONG POND, Pa. | Tony Stewart unbuttoned the top button on his racing suit and let out a sigh.

Purdue claims share of first Big Ten title in 14 years

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Purdue's fans came to Happy Valley ready to celebrate.

Purdue claims share of Big Ten title

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | JaJuan Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and No. 7 Purdue clinched a share of its first Big Ten title in 14 years with a 64-60 win Saturday over Penn State.

Illinois loses big lead, but beats Penn St. 77-67

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | D.J. Richardson scored 20 points and Illinois staved off a Penn State rally from a double-digit deficit in a 77-67 win Wednesday night to snap the Illini's three-game losing streak.

IU snaps 13-game road losing streak; Butler survives at Loyola

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Indiana coach Tom Crean's young club got more valuable experience in crunch time.

Hoosiers football team can't capitalize against Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Most teams don't win games after four turnovers in one half, let alone one game.

No. 19 Penn St. holds off Indiana, 31-20

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Linebacker Navorro Bowman had a 73-yard interception return for a touchdown and Evan Royster scored twice as No. 19 Penn State overcame four first-half turnovers to beat Indiana 31-20 on Saturday.

Penn State beats No. 14 Purdue, 67-64

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Short-handed and a step slower, No. 14 Purdue couldn't overcome Penn State.

Penn State beats No. 14 Purdue, E.C. grad Moore

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Talor Battle scored 21 points as Penn State lost an early 15-point lead before rallying to beat No. 14 Purdue, 67-64 on Tuesday night.

Nittany Lions pull away for win over Indiana

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | A sluggish start on a dreary day clouded up No. 7 Penn State's dreams of the Rose Bowl for a half.

Game day audible

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Like the coach of a team losing at halftime, college football fans banged around by high gas prices are changing their game plans.

'Linebacker U' schools ready for draft

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Few programs can compete with Penn State's reputation as "Linebacker U." The Nittany Lions boast LaVar Arrington, Shane Conlan and Jack Ham among its NFL alumni.

Williams scores, defense holds as Penn St. beats Purdue 26-19

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Penn St. contains Clausen in win over Irish

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | All the talk was about Notre Dame freshman quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Penn State's defense and Derrick Williams took the spotlight.

Walkoff homer has Georgia feeling peachy

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He's back: Paterno walking on own, stalking practice field

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Joe Paterno stomped a couple yards, raised his left hand, then his right, before his shrill voice echoed through Penn State's cavernous indoor practice facility.

Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland resigns

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) | Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland resigned, ending a 27-year tenure that included 605 wins and allegations she discriminated against lesbian players.

Illini prevail at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. | Shaun Pruitt scored 20 points and Warren Carter added 17 as Illinois' wide-body front line dominated Penn State in a 68-50 win on Saturday.