Al Pacino To Star As Penn State's Joe Paterno In HBO Biopic
Al Pacino will star as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an upcoming HBO biopic directed by Barry Levinson.
Al Pacino will star as late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an upcoming HBO biopic directed by Barry Levinson.
A man who claims Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him in 1976 says in newly unsealed court documents that he told Penn State football Coach Joe Paterno about the incident the very next day, and Paterno responded callously.
More than 200 former Penn State football players are petitioning university leaders to return the bronze statue of Joe Paterno.
Joe Paterno's son calls an allegation that a boy told Paterno in 1976 that he had been molested by Jerry Sandusky "bunk."
A report released Monday detailing the handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case faults police and prosecutors for long delays in bringing charges but found no evidence that politics affected the investigation.
The original commented on the latest version of the nursery rhyme. Former Baltimore Colt RB Lydell Mitchell joined The Norris & Davis Show
I hear people defending different sides of the Penn St story and I'm not even sure what to make of that. What's the reason behind trying to help them save face?
Did the innocent get punished, too?
111 Wins Vacated.
The NCAA has announced sanctions against Penn State's football program for the alleged cover-up of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
I support a harsh penalty for Penn State, but we don't have the luxury of re-writing history. Penn State won those games.
The sanctions were unprecedented. The punishment and collateral damage was record-breaking. And in the process of moving forward begins this morning. The healing hopefully can start now.
The NCAA announced sanctions against Penn State on July 23, 2012. As an outcome of the university's mishandling of the allegations of child-sexual abuse by former coach Jerry Sandusky, Penn State was fined $60 million, was stripped of all its football wins from 1998 through 2011, barred from postseason games for four years, and lost 20 total scholarships annually for four seasons.
Fallout from the Penn State child sex abuse scandal continues. The famous bronze statue of former football coach Joe Paterno was taken down Sunday as the university braces for a major punishment to its football program.
Penn State, always slow on prudence, finally gave in to public outrage and removed the statue bearing Paterno's visage, jogging from some, bloody, muddy gridiron, forefinger flexed in the air, mission accomplished. Victory is relative, even in football.
Christine Brennan, columnist for USA Today and bestselling author of 'Best Seat In The House', called into The Scott Garceau Show to talk about the upcoming Olympics and her take on Penn State.
Former Ravens' Center Mike Flynn talks Flacco & Penn State
We have been discussing the Penn State issue as well as every other talk show in America and I guess the question now is, should the PSU football program be suspended for a few years?
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I don't know if there has been an uglier scandal in my lifetime in sports than Penn State. Not steroids in baseball. Not Michael Vick's dogfighting. Not O.J. Not anything. The minute young children get involved, all bets are off.
Former Baltimore Colt & 1972 Penn State grad Lydell Mitchell joined The Norris & Davis Show to discuss the emotions he's feeling now that the Freeh report paints a different picture of Penn State football and his mentor, Joe Paterno.
How much did other officials and universities know?
After giving his opening rant, Glenn Younes opened the phone lines for his listeners to express their opinions of the Jerry Sandusky Penn State scandal. It seemed as if everybody had a different take on what has happened at State College and what happens now.
Federal Judge Louis Freech held a press confernce in the Westin Hotel in Philadephia to explain his final report on the actions of Penn State surronding the child abuse committed by Jerry Sandusky.
What did the NCAA know?
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who comes from a coaching family, announced a new project designed to help coaches on all levels across all sports.
The first Women of Hospitality Conference, a day of discussion, growth and empowerment, took place during Maryland Travel and Tourism Week.
The long-running Glen Burnie Carnival is no longer economically feasible and will be coming to an end.
The spotted lanternfly is causing headaches for Maryland winemakers who say the sap-sucking insects could sour business.
Larger commercial ships can now pass through a deeper and wider Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel to get around the Key Bridge collapse site to the Port of Baltimore, the Unified Command announced on Tuesday.
Larger commercial ships can now pass through a deeper and wider Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel to get around the Key Bridge collapse site to the Port of Baltimore, the Unified Command announced on Tuesday.
The weather will feel summer-like Friday with temperatures in the 80s. Strong storms are possible Thursday.
Crews got right back to work Monday after the Dali cargo ship was unstuck from the wreckage of the Key Bridge in the Patapsco River, with Unified Command determined to reopen full access to the crippled Port of Baltimore by the end of May.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who comes from a coaching family, announced a new project designed to help coaches on all levels across all sports.
Eight survivors opened up on Monday about the sexual abuse they endured at the hands of Catholic clergy during an emotional hearing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's bankruptcy case.
Crews got right back to work after the Dali cargo ship was unstuck from the wreckage of the Key Bridge in the Patapsco River on Monday.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks after it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated back to the Seagirt Marine Terminal Monday morning.
The winner of this year's Preakness takes home about $1.2 million. After Seize the Grey won the race on Saturday, that prize money will be divvied up between its more than 2500 owners.
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after eight weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
BCS’ 24/25 season includes something for everyone in Charm City: from highly-anticipated world premieres featuring star talent to regional premieres of high-quality family entertainment. It is the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
Port Discovery Children's Museum joined WJZ at 9 to talk about its upcoming Birthday Bash on Sunday, June 2.
Dr. Levinson from Specialized Eye Care talks about treatments for dry eye.
Looking for places to dance in Baltimore? Leah Brennan has some locations for you to check out.
Frank Vespe is the publisher and founder of The Racing Biz. The Racing Biz is the go-to news site for horse racing in Maryland and in the Mid-Atlantic. Frank is also president of the Maryland Racing Media Association.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who comes from a coaching family, announced a new project designed to help coaches on all levels across all sports.
Gunnar Henderson belted his 16th home run of the season, a three-run blast in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has quickly become one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in his second full season in the big leagues.
Gunnar Henderson hit his major league-leading 15th home run, Ryan O'Hearn also went deep and Corbin Burnes notched 11 strikeouts to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Sunday.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Heat ramps up before stormy Thursday
Summery feel, strong storms possible Thursday
The weather will feel summer-like Friday with temperatures in the 80s. Strong storms are possible Thursday.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team is monitoring Thursday afternoon and evening for a possible ALERT DAY for the potential of severe storms.
Turning warm & muggy ahead of Thursday storm chances
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Heat ramps up before stormy Thursday