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Commonwealth Court panel hears arguments on NCAA's $60 million Penn State fine

2013-06-19 15:59:16

Attorneys for the NCAA, state Sen. Jake Corman and Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord appeared before the panel today.


Bethel Park's Grimm says he will play football at Pitt

2013-06-19 11:23:36

Offensive lineman Mike Grimm is the third player to make a verbal commitment to Pitt in the past two days.


Penn State scandal defendants lose second court appeal

2013-06-19 00:10:20

Penn State's former vice president and former athletic director are facing a second loss in state appeals court.


Briefs: PSU's Graham transfers; two soccer players make commitments

2013-06-19 00:07:12

Penn State basketball lost another transfer Tuesday while two WPIAL girls soccer standouts made their college choices.


Huge support for Penn State lawsuit

2013-06-18 00:10:31

About 325 former players and coaches signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno.


Pitt basketball receives a commitment; QB Kincade picks Akron

2013-06-17 00:04:11

The Panthers went 1-1 on the recruiting front Sunday, adding a Rutgers basketball transfer and losing a former football commit.


One-man rebellion: Sonny Vaccaro takes on the NCAA

One-man rebellion: Sonny Vaccaro takes on the NCAA

2013-06-16 00:18:04

The sneaker magnate from Trafford takes up cause of amateur players with a court case that could cause a seismic shift to collegiate sports.


College sports and money: Decades-old issues remain unresolved

College sports and money: Decades-old issues remain unresolved

2013-06-16 00:17:02

The issues college athletics dealt with decades ago, such as scholarships and stipends, are some of the same problems that remain now.


Analysis: History says real reform of NCAA is unlikely

Analysis: History says real reform of NCAA is unlikely

2013-06-16 00:05:46

Despite controversies, and calls for change going back to 1923, chances of reforming the tough-to-beat NCAA seem distant.


Mediation is sought on Penn State fine disbursement

2013-06-15 00:01:45

Sen. Jake Corman and Treasurer Rob McCord asked for court mediation to resolve a dispute over the $60 million NCAA fine of Penn State.


QB one of few battles at Penn State this fall

2013-06-14 00:15:39

Release of Penn State's football depth chart prompts thoughts of fall.


Vanderbilt rejects Jeter's transfer appeal

2013-06-14 00:14:32

Vanderbilt turns down former Beaver Falls High School basketball player Sheldon Jeter's appeal for transfer to Pitt.


Beaver Falls' Jeter loses appeal to transfer to Pitt

2013-06-13 15:07:20

Former Vanderbilt basketball player Sheldon Jeter said today his appeal to Vanderbilt officials to be released to Pitt has been denied.


Penn State asks parties to settle dispute

2013-06-12 23:28:34

PSU says it is caught in middle of dispute between NCAA and state officials who want the money to remain in Pennsylvania.


Two former Pitt football players fail to appear for preliminary hearings

2013-06-12 18:50:09

Police said the two, who were caught with drug paraphernalia in April, failed to appear in court for their preliminary hearings today.


Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript: 6.12.13

2013-06-12 13:37:11

Hot topics in this week's chat: Penguins post-mortem, Cole's Pirates debut and Pitt re-ups Pederson.


Pitt gives Pederson extension

Pitt gives Pederson extension

2013-06-12 00:13:43

Panthers athletic director Steve Pederson was given a five-year contract extension.


Pitt signs athletic director Pederson to five-year extension

Pitt signs athletic director Pederson to five-year extension

2013-06-11 09:29:23

Steve Pederson is in his second stint as athletic director at Pitt after serving in the same capacity at the University of Nebraska.


PSU grads enjoy success at golf majors

PSU grads enjoy success at golf majors

2013-06-11 00:08:45

Penn State turfgrass alumni are having big impact at this year's golf majors.


Penn State lands quarterback for 2014

2013-06-09 00:12:22

Michael O'Connor from Bradenton Academy in Florida is a consensus top-200 player.


Pa. Supreme Court rejects appeal by 2 in Penn State case

2013-06-07 17:04:35

Penn State's former vice president and its former athletic director had sought to have their charges thrown out.


Federal judge tosses Corbett's lawsuit seeking to overturn NCAA's Penn State penalties

Federal judge tosses Corbett's lawsuit seeking to overturn NCAA's Penn State penalties

2013-06-06 23:16:38

U.S. Middle District Judge Yvette Kane called Gov. Tom Corbett's argument "a Hail Mary pass." Mr. Corbett said he was "disappointed."


Poll shows most Pa. voters believe NCAA sanctions hurt Penn State football

2013-06-06 07:07:27

The independent Quinnipiac University poll indicates 42 percent believe the sanctions in the Sandusky scandal hurt PSU a great deal.


UPMC concussions study: Less contact in youth football practice doesn't help

2013-06-06 00:40:04

Looking for answers to brain-related injuries in football, a new study promotes ideas that differ from many others in the medical community.


Penn State trustees make pitch to NCAA

2013-06-06 00:01:34

Penn State's board of trustees hopes the NCAA will reconsider its sanctions against the university in wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.


Pitt to play Cincinnati in Jimmy V Classic

2013-06-05 15:00:47

The game will be part of a double header at New York's Madison Square Garden.


Atlantic Coast Conference sets Pitt football opponents

2013-06-05 08:55:50

The ACC has announced the rotating Atlantic Division football opponents schedule for the Panthers for the next 11 seasons.


Penn State opponents named in 2015 Big Ten conference football schedule

2013-06-03 11:21:45

Penn State will host Rutgers, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, according to the conference schedule released today.


Pitt recruits Lincoln Park freshman for basketball scholarship

2013-06-02 21:26:15

Maverick Rowan, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard at Lincoln Park in the WPIAL, has made a verbal commitment to Pitt.


Former Schenley star Kane to play at Iowa State

Former Schenley star Kane to play at Iowa State

2013-06-01 00:14:48

DeAndre Kane won't be transferring to Pitt after all, committing to finish his college career as a Cyclone.


Coaches help coaches in Penn State's new athletic environment

Coaches help coaches in Penn State's new athletic environment

2013-06-01 00:06:23

Penn State coaches such as Bill O'Brien and Patrick Chambers have built friendships in the same profession.


Paterno family officially files suit against the NCAA

Paterno family officially files suit against the NCAA

2013-05-30 23:20:31

The complaint accuses the NCAA of intentionally defaming and commercially disparaging the Paterno name.


Paterno family announces lawsuit against NCAA

Paterno family announces lawsuit against NCAA

2013-05-30 00:41:23

The family's lawyer discussed the lawsuit on the "Costas Tonight" show on NBC Sports Network.


Pitt's baseball team doesn't receive at-large bid to NCAA baseball tournament

2013-05-28 00:12:28

Panthers' school-record of 42 wins not good enough.


Pitt ousted at Big East Conference baseball tournament

2013-05-26 00:25:58

The Panthers must wait until Monday to see if they will receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.


Pitt baseball outlasts Seton Hall in Big East championships

2013-05-25 00:17:34

The Pitt baseball team topped Seton Hall in thrilling fashion to advance to the semifinals of the Big East championships.


Briefs: Notre Dame stifles Pitt in Big East baseball tournament

2013-05-24 00:13:16

The Panthers fell to the Irish, 5-3, in the second round of the conference playoffs; former PSU QB Bench transfers to South Florida.


Time set for Sept. 14 Pitt-New Mexico game

2013-05-23 16:56:28

The game at Heinz Field will kick off at 12:30 p.m. and be broadcast on the ACC Network.


South Xtra: South Park grad breaks Big Ten record at Ohio State

South Xtra: South Park grad breaks Big Ten record at Ohio State

2013-05-23 00:15:16

Billy Stanley won a PIAA championship last year in the javelin throw -- this year he is the Big Ten champ at Ohio State.


Pitt wins opener at Big East Conference baseball tournament

2013-05-23 00:04:38

Pitt (41-15) defeated St. John's, 10-2, in the first round of the baseball championship in Florida.


Pitt guard James Robinson to compete for spot on U.S. team for FIBA world championship

2013-05-22 12:58:11

A team of 12 players will be chosen from the 24 invited to a June training camp in Colorado Springs.


Briefs: Pitt's Jordano named Big East coach of the year

2013-05-22 00:20:36

Pitt baseball coach Joe Jordano and eight players take home top honors in the conference; Penn State men's basketball loses an assistant.


Multiple wins would boost chances at a bid for Pitt baseball

Multiple wins would boost chances at a bid for Pitt baseball

2013-05-22 00:19:43

The Panthers' NCAA tournament invitation could hinge on their showing in the Big East tournament, starting today.


Vanderbilt blocks Jeter from transferring to Pitt

Vanderbilt blocks Jeter from transferring to Pitt

2013-05-22 00:12:35

Former Beaver Falls star Sheldon Jeter won't be allowed to transfer to Pitt if Commodores coach Kevin Stallings has his way.


PSU costs for Sandusky scandal top $44M

2013-05-22 00:08:26

The latest bill from Penn State shows the costs connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal topping $44.4 million.


Vanderbilt blocking Sheldon Jeter's transfer to Pitt basketball, sources say

2013-05-21 11:17:28

The Beaver Falls High graduate played his freshman season at Vanderbilt but said Friday that he was transfering to a school closer to home


Pitt's possible opponents in 2013 Legends Classic announced

2013-05-21 10:42:46

Pitt will play two of Houston, Stanford and Texas Tech in the 2013 Legends Classic set for Nov. 25 and 26 at the Barclays Center.


Success on basketball court felt all over Robert Morris' campus

Success on basketball court felt all over Robert Morris' campus

2013-05-21 00:15:24

University's growth has paralleled basketball program's success.


Colleges, universities slow to offer multiyear athletic scholarships

Colleges, universities slow to offer multiyear athletic scholarships

2013-05-19 00:09:48

Until 2011, athletic scholarships had to be renewed annually. NCAA schools now can offer four-year deals but few schools do so.


$600,000 raise puts Pitt basketball coach at top

2013-05-18 00:09:28

Among Pitt leaders and key employees included in this year's filing, four of the five highest paid were in athletics.


Dixon's enthusiasm high after two recent signings

2013-05-18 00:05:49

Despite loss of up to five players on last season's rosters, Pitt's coach is excited about the talent he is bringing in.


Haiti trip an eye-opener for Pitt athletes

Haiti trip an eye-opener for Pitt athletes

2013-05-18 00:04:45

Trip to Haiti and dealing with malnourished, impoverished children makes major impact on 16 Panthersathletes.


Obituary: John H. Stafford / Notre Dame advocate and family man

2013-05-17 00:14:59

With a passion for football and family, John H. Stafford lives on through a local academic scholarship to Notre Dame that bears his name.


Good vibes abound, but ACC decisions scarce

2013-05-17 00:10:37

The Atlantic Coast Conferences spring meetings ended amid a positive atmosphere, but with a lack of tangible results.


WVU quarterback from Monessen to transfer

2013-05-16 15:23:09

Freshman quarterback Chavas Rawlins will leave West Virginia.


Big Ten releases football schedule

2013-05-16 13:12:47

Penn State will kick off conference play at new conference member Rutgers on Sept. 13.


ACC meetings close with no significant actions

2013-05-16 12:27:17

ACC commissioner John Swofford said league brass discussed the conference's bowl bids to locations for the conference basketball tournament.


Coach Bill O'Brien rebuts magazine story on PSU's football medical staff

2013-05-16 00:32:51

O'Brien fights back after magazine article criticizes Penn State's new football medical team.


South Xtra: South Park grad is leader of the Pack

South Xtra: South Park grad is leader of the Pack

2013-05-16 00:12:33

Tarran Senay is having an excellent senior season helping the North Carolina State baseball team to a top 10 national ranking.


Atlantic Coast Conference fine with eight league football games

2013-05-16 00:09:42

Pitt athletic director Steve Pederson said he "hasn't heard any discussion" about moving to nine conference games.


Big East Conference baseball crown on line as Panthers set to take on Louisville

2013-05-16 00:08:05

Pitt still has some work to do in order to secure the school's first NCAA tournament berth since 1995.


O' Brien lashes out on criticism of Penn State athletes' medical care

2013-05-15 17:53:47

Bill O'Brien was not "yell at Tom Brady for 30 seconds angry," but "this is personal, Godfather, Scarface etc. angry."


Sports Illustrated article scrutinizes Penn State football team medical care

2013-05-15 11:48:39

The magazine reports that current and former players have questioned recent changes in doctors and the motives for those changes.


Moving league tournament from N.C. roots is unlikely

2013-05-15 00:08:32

The ACC is unlikely to switch its men's basketball tournament from its North Carolina roots to New York.


Stability is name of game as Atlantic Coast Conference ADs gather

2013-05-14 00:03:36

ACC athletic directors, including Pitt's Steve Pederson, and coaches gather in Florida for their annual meetings.


Twins decide to leave Pitt's football program

2013-05-13 00:16:03

Redshirt freshmen twins Chris and Demitrious Davis have elected to transfer.


Robert Morris golfer's battle starts before he steps on tee

Robert Morris golfer's battle starts before he steps on tee

2013-05-13 00:04:40

Robert Morris golfer wins award that recognizes success in golf and in his constant battle with Tourette's syndrome.


Pitt baseball team still has Omaha on its mind

2013-05-11 00:15:05

The Panthers haven't strayed from their preseason mission of making the College World Series.


District notebook: Thiel football hires two local stars

2013-05-10 00:18:35

Former players for Pitt and Duquesne will join the Thiel football staff for the upcoming season.


Penn State notebook: Quarterback battle isn't on hiatus

Penn State notebook: Quarterback battle isn't on hiatus

2013-05-10 00:15:51

Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is counting on his two potential quarterbacks to work hard this summer in an attempt to win the starting job.


Atlantic 10 Conference lures Davidson to conference

2013-05-09 00:19:29

The conference, which includes Duquesne, will have 14 teams again in the 2014-15 season.


Pitt, Penn State to play basketball for first time since 2005

Pitt, Penn State to play basketball for first time since 2005

2013-05-09 00:12:02

In-state rivals will meet in December in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Petersen Events Center.


Penn State resumes Adidas pact for apparel

2013-05-08 15:21:40

An undisclosed deal is reached between a former subcontractor and laid-off Indonesian workers for severance pay involving a factory closure.


Pitt to play Penn State in basketball

2013-05-08 14:07:54

Pitt will play Penn State for the first time since 2005 in the Big Ten/ACC challenge.


Davidson joins A-10 conference

2013-05-08 12:56:36

Davidson College of North Carolina will make the A-10 a 14-team conference in 2014-15.


Duquesne adds two to basketball recruiting class

2013-05-07 16:03:58

The Dukes have added two more recruits to the class of 2013-14 which brings the total number of incoming players for next season to seven.


ACC announces bowl-game lineup

2013-05-06 12:40:33

As is customary, the ACC champion -- if not selected for the BCS National Championship Game -- will play in the Orange Bowl.


Former Robert Morris guard Jones leaves lasting impression

Former Robert Morris guard Jones leaves lasting impression

2013-05-06 00:03:11

Graduating Colonials point guard Velton Jones lived up to his promise at Robert Morris, and he has his name in the record books to prove it.


Toole, administration agree to contract extension

2013-05-03 00:16:20

Robert Morris recognizes Andy Toole's success, extends his contract through 2017-18 season.


Rohrssen to rejoin Pitt basketball coaching staff

2013-05-02 21:04:04

Barry "Slice" Rohrssen was a member of Pitt's staff from 2001-06, serving under Dixon and Ben Howland.


Robert Morris gives Toole three-year contract extension

Robert Morris gives Toole three-year contract extension

2013-05-02 12:24:30

Andy Toole has gone from an obscure assistant coach to a known -- and wanted -- commodity.


Ex-WPIAL player grows into star role for BYU's volleyball team

Ex-WPIAL player grows into star role for BYU's volleyball team

2013-05-02 00:14:49

Former Peters Township player Devin Young grows into star role at BYU, which meets Penn State in the NCAA semifinals.


Transfer joins competition for quarterback at West Virginia

2013-05-01 12:23:13

Clint Trickett, who is transferring from FSU, spent most of his college career backing up two first round draft picks.


Pitt coach Chryst drops two players from team; one other suspended

Pitt coach Chryst drops two players from team; one other suspended

2013-05-01 00:03:24

Paul Chryst booted two players off the Pitt football team after they were caught in a South Oakland drug raid last week.


Penn State quarterback race down to two contenders

Penn State quarterback race down to two contenders

2013-05-01 00:01:18

With Steven Bench's transfer, the race for the starting job at Penn State is down to Tyler Ferguson and Christian Hackenberg.


Two players dismissed from Pitt football team, another suspended

2013-04-30 15:08:18

Tight end Drew Carswell and defensive back Eric Williams face charges stemming from a police raid last week.


In wake of transfer, O' Brien addresses PSU quarterback race

2013-04-30 12:16:03

For the first time since Penn State quarterback Steven Bench's transfer last week, coach Bill O'Brien publicly discussed the situation.


New Duquesne coach surprised to be handed the keys to program

New Duquesne coach surprised to be handed the keys to program

2013-04-30 00:14:39

Search for a new women's basketball coach started and ended with Dan Burt, an assistant under Suzie McConnell-Serio for the past six years.


Report: Junior forward Moore leaving Pitt

Report: Junior forward Moore leaving Pitt

2013-04-29 00:19:53

According to a national report, the Panthers have lost another contributor to a transfer in senior-to-be J.J. Moore.


Transition to ACC comes at perfect time for Pitt baseball

Transition to ACC comes at perfect time for Pitt baseball

2013-04-29 00:15:56

Everything seems to be going right for the Panthers, including their on-field success and upcoming move to the Atlantic Coast Conference.


No Pitt players taken in draft again

No Pitt players taken in draft again

2013-04-28 00:25:15

No Panthers selected, but California, Pa., lineman Eric Kush was picked by Kansas City and Penn State's Michael Mauti by Minnesota.


Duquesne hires women's basketball coach

2013-04-28 00:07:56

Former Duquesne assistant Dan Burt has been named the Dukes' new women's basketball coach.


Penn State linebackers taken by Vikings in NFL Draft

2013-04-27 13:29:19

Gerald Hodges, a 6-foot-1, 243-pounder, became the second Penn State player selected in this year's draft.


Dan Burt named Duquesne women's basketball coach

2013-04-27 10:34:06

Burt will take over for Suzie McConnell-Serio, who left to take the Pitt head coaching job earlier this month.


Jets end agonizing wait for West Virginia quarterback

Jets end agonizing wait for West Virginia quarterback

2013-04-27 00:31:44

Geno Smith taken in second round.


Penn State's Jordan Hill goes to Seattle in NFL Draft third round

2013-04-26 22:02:47

Hill, a 6-foot-1, 303-pounder, had 4 ?? sacks for the Lions last season.


WVU's Geno Smith goes to N.Y. Jets in NFL Draft

WVU's Geno Smith goes to N.Y. Jets in NFL Draft

2013-04-26 19:20:28

Mountaineers wide receiver Stedman Bailey was selected by the Rams in the third round.


Three Pitt football players suspended after drug raid

2013-04-26 14:39:45

Police raided the players' South Oakland home with a SWAT team early Friday morning and charged them with possession of drug paraphernalia.


Rams snag WVU's Austin with eighth pick, but QB Smith tumbles

Rams snag WVU's Austin with eighth pick, but QB Smith tumbles

2013-04-26 00:52:29

It was a great night for receiver Tavon Austin, but not so good for former Mountaineer teammate Geno Smith, who was not selected.


Pitt's Chryst hopes leaders surface in summer

2013-04-26 00:27:08

Pitt football coach Paul Chryst hopes leaders will emerge during the team's summer workouts.


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