Pennsylvania State University NCAA News

The Sporting News' College Football 2009 has named four Penn Staters to its pre-season All-America teams and recognized six Nittany Lions on its All-Big Ten team.

One of the more interesting drills to watch at the Detroit Lions minicamp has been one-on-one drills where a receiver is matched up against a defensive back.

It's fun being Dakota Royer, but it's not always easy. Dakota is the hottest college recruit in Manheim Central football history, and that covers some ground.

Despite receiving double-digit scoring efforts from four players, the 2009 USA Men's World University Games Team was defeated 98-82 by host Serbia in the 2009 Serbia International Invitational on Sunday night in Belgrade.

Evan Royster enjoyed a fantastic season for Penn State in 2008 rushing for 1,239 yards on 196 carries and scoring 12 touchdowns on the ground.

Allen Park -- Rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew felt the heat as soon as he hit the field.

Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson, a mammoth, 350-pound run-stopper, was arguably the biggest free-agent addition to the Lions' defense this winter.

Many of the experts are touting Penn State as a National Title contender in 2009 which kind of surprises me.

Ames, Ia. - Iowa State basketball star Craig Brackins leaves this morning on a journey he hopes ends with his first trip overseas.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; June 18, 2009 - Nittany Lion point-guard Talor Battle was among 12 players to earn on a spot on the 2009 USA Basketball Men's World University Games Team following three days of trials at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Col.

Ever feel like it was you against the world? West Virginia University basketball forward Da'Sean Butler feels that way today and believes it's a good feeling.

Former Penn State center A.Q. Shipley signed with the Steelers. He was a seventh-round draft pick of the Steelers in this past April's draft.

Taran Buie, who is rated one of the top prospects in the class of 2010, will move to State College from his home in Albany, N.Y., the Albany Times Union reported on its Web site on Tuesday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots have signed Penn State offensive linemen Rich Ohrnberger, their fourth-round draft pick.

The Buffalo Bills have begun their 1zmonth break before reporting to training camp, but there won't be much downtime for rookie defensive end Aaron Maybin.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno, 82, has left campus only three times in the past three years to visit a high school prospect.

By Keith Pompey Inquirer Staff Writer STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Come Sept. 5, Penn State fans at Beaver Stadium may have to excuse Sean Lee.

Troubled Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman appears to be making a good impression this offseason with his head coach.

Penn State dominated the recent Big Ten player rankings , boasting six players in the top 30, two more than any other team in the league.

Cook's short arms plagued him at right tackle but wouldn't be as much of a hindrance inside.