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Local sports stories from State College, PA and Centre County.
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3-Star Safety Caleb Cooper Commits to Penn State
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Penn State football picked up another win over its former head coach on the recruiting trail. The Nittany Lions on Monday landed a commitment from three-star, class of 2027 athlete Caleb Cooper, who projects as a safety at the college level. He chose Penn State over Virginia Tech and James Franklin, as well as Wisconsin,…
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Penn State Earns Commitment From Class of 2027 Specialist
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Penn State has secured its future long snapper. The Nittany Lions on Monday afternoon picked up a commitment from class of 2027 recruit Clayton Powell, who’s considered one of the top long snappers in the cycle despite being unranked by any major recruiting service. Special teams coordinator Justin Lustig recently made a visit to see…
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Which Penn State Draft Picks Could See Action as Rookies?
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Eight Penn State players heard their names called in the 2026 NFL, while a group of others signed as undrafted free agents and will battle for spots on 53-man rosters. Taking into account player talent and roster needs, there are four Nittany Lions with the best opportunities to step into starting roles as rookies. Vega…
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From Whitehorse to No. 1? Maple Leafs GM Meets With Gavin McKenna
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin McKenna left his family and friends behind in Whitehorse, Yukon, some six years ago to pursue his NHL dream. Now, the NHL is traveling to one of Canada’s most remote regions to meet with McKenna — the 18-year-old forward projected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft later this month.…
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Ranking Penn State’s Toughest Big Ten Games in 2026
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While Penn State football’s 2026 slate likely won’t be as difficult as the previous year’s, which featured three top-five opponents, it’ll still provide some challenging battles. Following a relatively soft nonconference portion, the Nittany Lions delve into Big Ten play, featuring tough road trips and intriguing home games. Here’s a look at the most challenging…
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Penn State Legend Bobby Engram on NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
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Another former Nittany Lion could soon be headed to the Hall. Former Penn State wide receiver Bobby Engram is among 80 FBS players and nine coaches who will be included on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced on Monday. Engram suited up in the blue and white…
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Penn State Football May Recruiting Roundup
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Though it didn’t match the intensity of the previous month, which featured 11 new commitments, Penn State football remained busy on the recruiting trail in May, adding seven names to its 2027 class. The month’s haul is highlighted by a quarterback and other intriguing offensive skill players, bringing the Nittany Lions’ group up to 20…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Releases Staff Update
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Penn State men’s basketball has updated its online coaching staff to reflect several changes this offseason. After losing Joe Crispin to the head coaching role at Air Force and Jamal Brunt to an associate head coach position at Syracuse, the Nittany Lions restructured the staff with two additions and three title changes The headline addition…
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How to Buy Penn State Football Single-Game Tickets
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Penn State fans hoping to catch a game in Beaver Stadium this fall will have an opportunity to buy single-game tickets soon. Individual game tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 5, through TicketMaster at this link, the team announced on Wednesday. Parking passes can also be purchased through TicketMaster.…
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Penn State Football Announces Kickoff Times, Broadcast Info for 3 Games
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The details of Penn State football’s nonconference slate have been filled in. The team on Wednesday afternoon announced kickoff times and broadcast information for its first three matchups of 2026. The home opener against Buffalo, and the first game of the Matt Campbell era, will commence at 3:30 p.m. eastern time on Sept. 5 and…
