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Despite some sloppy play, NC State didn't have much trouble with Penn State in the opening round of the 2012 Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Thursday.

NC State opens the 2012 Puerto Rico Tip-Off with Penn State on Thursday evening.

I don't have a whole lot new to add but I have consumed a lot of media around this Penn State thing and I will point you to some of that now. Many of you have already read this but if you haven't,...

The story of the Penn State Scandal takes another twist tonight with the announcement that the 84-year old Paterno has lung cancer. Paterno's son, Scott, said in a statement that his father is...

Time for the weekly look at the upcoming Big 12 games based on ratings and adjusted stats to date. As always, keep in mind that personnel matchups, coaching decisions, injuries, etc. will not play...

And you're on in 3, 2, 1... Reporter: I'm here in State College. Tonight, it's the end of a legend. You've heard of the Arab Spring? Well this is Joe Pa Fall. Now I'm going to smirk at the...

This evening brought a report from Fox-Philly that the victims in Gerald Arthur Sandusky's alleged wretched spree have more than doubled based on tips received by investigators since state attorney...

In high school, I would run near the local athletic fields at dusk still thick with the summer heat to ready myself for football two-a-days. I’d blast rap through my Walkman, mentally...

My mom didn’t cotton to bored children. If you ever said I’m bored, she would counter with a list of activities. If you didn’t chose one, then she would tell you that your boredom was your...

Last Week: 4-2 ATS 4-2 SU What we learned last week: We learned that Notre Dame just believes that a win over a double digit underdog at home is way too easy, as they have lost four games in four...