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Masters has only a few spots left. One player could earn a spot at Augusta National via ranking

Mar. 26, 2024 12:19 PM EDT

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

Mar. 11, 2024 16:07 PM EDT

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

Feb. 22, 2024 20:51 PM EST

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

Feb. 18, 2024 16:59 PM EST

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...

Mahaffey, Gayle spark fast start as Ohio State beats Penn State 79-67

Jan. 20, 2024 15:00 PM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Evan Mahaffey, a sophomore transfer from Penn State, and Roddy Gayle Jr. each scored 16 points to help Ohio State beat the Nittany Lions 79-67 on Saturday afternoon. The win gave Chris Holtmann his 250th career victory and his 136th win in seven seasons as...

Clary and Baldwin lead Penn State over No. 11 Wisconsin 87-83 for 1st ranked win under Rhoades

Jan. 17, 2024 00:15 AM EST

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State students celebrated a rare snow day on campus, then got to rejoice after their basketball team’s biggest win yet under coach Mike Rhoades. Kanye Clary scored 27 points, Ace Baldwin Jr. added 20 and the Nittany Lions beat No. 11 Wisconsin 87-83...

Zack Edey and 3-point shooters help No. 1 Purdue rebound with 95-78 rout of Penn State

Jan. 13, 2024 17:09 PM EST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue fans treated Zach Edey to a pregame standing ovation in commemoration of him becoming the school's second player with 1,000 career rebounds. They serenaded him again following another milestone moment. The reigning national player...