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A two‑time Ivy League Player of the Year, Ibrahim Jaaber led Penn to three league titles and set enduring defensive records. Now inducted into the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame, he is turning his expertise toward shaping the next generation of players.
Penn State prepares for a Top 25 start in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell, highlighted by Iowa State transfer Kooper Ebel’s No. 8 jersey and his role in a revamped defense.
A senior athlete was killed by police in Pennsylvania after mistakenly entering the wrong house, sparking grief and calls for transparency.
After retiring from college football due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Journey Brown turned to NASCAR and advocacy, and now joins Virginia Tech’s staff seeking a path back to the sport he loves.
An 18‑year‑old freshman at Pennsylvania Western University was brutally killed by her boyfriend, who allegedly tried to conceal the crime with his mother’s help. The case has sparked legal proceedings, campus mourning and a season‑opening tribute.
The East Side Little League of West Chester, Pennsylvania, will compete in the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, aiming to become the first Pennsylvania team to win the title since 1960.
At the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, T-Mobile recognized Army National Guard veteran and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Matt Miller for his two years of service as an assistant coach and his dedication to community leadership.
Former four‑star recruit Josiah Brown is set to debut for the LIU Sharks on August 27, marking the end of a three‑year hiatus caused by severe knee injuries.
Kutztown University’s field hockey team tops the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference preseason poll for a third straight season after a record‑breaking 20‑2 campaign, returning three All‑Americans and preparing to host a September 2026 tournament.
Rising sophomore linebacker Alex Tatsch, sidelined for eight months by injury, is poised to return and add depth to Penn State's linebacker corps for the upcoming season.
The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for a significant reshuffle in their hockey operations, with interviews for a new director set to start next week. The club is exploring a two‑person system that could mirror the structure of the Montreal Canadiens, while Jeff Greenberg emerges as a leading candidate thanks to his analytics background and recent tenure with the Tigers.
With no returning all‑star pass rusher, Penn State leans on a mix of transfers, converted linebackers and young talent to revive its sack production under first‑year head coach Matt Campbell.
After flipping his commitment from Syracuse to Penn State, three‑star 2026 running back D’Antae Sheffey prepares to arrive on campus amid a crowded backfield and a shortened timeline.
After the loss of his cousin, senior wide receiver Khalil Taylor transformed his game and his mindset, becoming a cornerstone of a high‑scoring Rams squad that finished 11‑2 and fell just short of the Class 5A title.
Old Dominion University’s women’s soccer program has unveiled its 2026‑27 recruiting class, featuring eleven new players who aim to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
A series of violent incidents in 2025 involving a Pennsylvania high school football squad led to multiple arrests, coach indictments and the cancellation of the season.
Four coaches and six players face charges after a 15‑year‑old teammate was assaulted in the locker room; the school district halted the football season and urged legislative action.
A grand jury has charged ten people, including coaches and players, in connection with a hazing incident that shocked a Pennsylvania high school community and resulted in the early cancellation of the 2025 football season.
Pat Zipfel, a seasoned NBA advance scout, has been appointed associate head coach at Weber State, completing a core staff that includes Dondrale Campbell and Bobby Jones Jr.
The former Mississippi State standout, Nathan Tiyce, has arrived in State College, bringing a 6‑foot‑5, 232‑pound frame and a 39‑yard average to Penn State’s special teams.
A 15‑year‑old player was brutally assaulted in the school’s locker room, prompting a criminal investigation that resulted in charges against four coaches and two players, the cancellation of the upcoming football season, and a broader reckoning with the school’s culture.
Temple University Athletics announced a multi‑year deal with Grungo Law, bringing the firm’s logo to the game and practice jerseys of Temple Football student‑athletes beginning in 2026.
The Pirates announced a series of roster moves before their last game against the Diamondbacks, recalling Jhostynxon Garcia, Hunter Barco and Noah Murdock from Triple‑A Indianapolis while optioning Tyler Callihan, Brandon Eisert and Isaac Mattson.
A grand jury investigation in Pennsylvania uncovered two separate assaults in August and September 2025, leading to the suspension and eventual cancellation of the school's football season.