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Aaron Brooks defeats wrestling gold medalist David Taylor, who loses his Olympic roster spot
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Brooks defeated reigning 86-kilogram gold medalist David Taylor in consecutive matches Saturday night at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials, claiming a roster spot at the Paris Olympics. Brooks beat Taylor 4-1 earlier in the day, his first loss to an...
Two-time world champ J’den Cox retires at US Olympic wrestling trials; 44-year-old reaches finals
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — J’den Cox walked off the mat after dropping a 2-2 decision to Kollin Moore at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials on Friday night, leaving his shoes behind to a standing ovation. The bronze medal winner at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 was beaten by...
Masters has only a few spots left. One player could earn a spot at Augusta National via ranking
The final week for players to try to get into the Masters through the world ranking has rarely held so few possibilities. Byeong Hun An is a lock to stay in the top 50. He was No. 60 at the end of 2023, and then started the year finishing fourth at Kapalua and tied for second at the...
Mistrial declared in fired Penn State football team doctor's lawsuit over 2019 ouster
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A mistrial was declared Monday during opening arguments of a trial in a lawsuit by a fired Penn State football team doctor, who alleged he was ousted after complaining to school officials about pressure to clear players to return from injuries. Dauphin...
Jacy Sheldon scores 20 points to lead No. 2 Ohio State past Penn State 82-69
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Cotie McMahon and Celeste Taylor added 16 apiece and No. 2 Ohio State beat Penn State 82-69 on Thursday night. It was the 14th straight win for the Buckeyes (23-3, 14-1 Big Ten), who never trailed, sank 11 3s and led by as...
Student-run dance marathon raises $16.9 million in pediatric cancer funds
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of Penn State students have raised more than $16.9 million for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon. The $16,955,683.63 total was announced Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Penn State...
