NCAA Announces Unprecedented Sanctions Against Penn State
The NCAA has announced unprecedented sanctions against Penn State's football program for the alleged cover-up of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
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The NCAA has announced unprecedented sanctions against Penn State's football program for the alleged cover-up of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
Penn State president Rodney Erickson has issued a statement regarding the NCAA's sanctions levied against the Penn State football program.
The NCAA's punishment against Penn State's football program brought on plenty of reaction in the Philadelphia area, including from the university's alumni.
Lisen to 94WIP's Angelo Cataldi react to the NCAA sanctions against Penn State.
One word describes the reaction to the NCAA's announcement here at Penn State: stunning.
NCAA leaders planned to announce sanctions against Penn State's football program at a Monday morning press conference in Indianapolis.
Monday morning the NCAA is expected to announce what they are calling unprecedented sanctions and penalties against the Penn State Football Program for its Guardian's role in the cover up of the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal.
It's one of the most recognizable and symbolic statues at Penn State. On Sunday, as Joe Paterno's statue was removed, people in Philadelphia were reacting.
Franco Harris has proudly wielded his opinion in defense of his former coach Joe Paterno since the Jerry Sandusky case exploded publicly.
Joe Paterno still greets visitors to Beaver Stadium. Forever looking spry, and pointing toward the sky with his jacket flown open and tie whipped around as if it was hit by the wind of another brisk Penn State football Saturday, Paterno is still there.
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The Paterno family released a statement Monday morning in regards to the findings by the Freeh Group.
Joe Paterno's family strongly denies the findings of a special investigator who described the late coach as one of four high-ranking university officials who covered up child sex abuse allegations against former assistant Jerry Sandusky.
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Penn State says no decision has been made on the future of the Joe Paterno statue outside Beaver Stadium.
The artist who removed Joe Paterno's halo from a State College mural says he wasn't trying to condemn the late Penn State coach, but he does want to send a message about how important it is to report sexual abuse.
An artist has removed a halo from a mural of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal.
A New York Times report says veteran Joe Paterno began talks that sweetened his retirement contract in the same month that he testified before a grand jury in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case, and all members of the board of trustees weren't informed of the new package before the scandal engulfed the university.
Reaction to the Freeh report was swift, stunning and direct.
The president of Nike Inc. says he has decided to change the name of the JoePaterno Child Development Center, a child care facility at the company's headquarters.
Reaction to the Freeh report, at least among those with a special interest in it, is rather consistent: shock but no surprise.
Penn State Board of Trustees released a statement on the Freeh Report.
Penn State must do the right thing and suspend the football program.
Tuesday will be a seasonably warm day in the Philadelphia region with highs in the 70s, but warmer temperatures are on the way.
The "Philly Love Stories" exhibit opened near the shopping center's main entrance at Market and North 9th streets, across from the FIFA Volunteer Headquarters.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot by a neighbor in his 70s following an altercation on Monday night in Northwest Philadelphia, police said.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
Crews are looking for a missing teenage swimmer in Wildwood, New Jersey, officials say.
Tuesday will be a seasonably warm day in the Philadelphia region with highs in the 70s, but warmer temperatures are on the way.
The "Philly Love Stories" exhibit opened near the shopping center's main entrance at Market and North 9th streets, across from the FIFA Volunteer Headquarters.
A.J. Brown thanked Eagles fans and the city of Philadelphia in an Instagram post Monday after he was traded to the New England Patriots.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot by a neighbor in his 70s following an altercation on Monday night in Northwest Philadelphia, police said.
The "Philly Love Stories" exhibit opened near the shopping center's main entrance at Market and North 9th streets, across from the FIFA Volunteer Headquarters.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot by a neighbor in his 70s following an altercation on Monday night in Northwest Philadelphia, police said.
No charges have been filed in connection with the South Philadelphia hit-and-run as of Monday, as police continue their investigation.
Darryl Woodson enrolled in the Deferred Resignation Program last year. He's among tens of thousands still awaiting their benefits.
The Cathedral Gardens project would convert a vacant property in Chester into a mosaic-filled destination featuring sculptures, flowers and winding pathways.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Crews are looking for a missing teenage swimmer in Wildwood, New Jersey, officials say.
Inkwood Books in Haddonfield hosts a monthly Pride Book Club that gives book lovers a space to celebrate and discuss LGBTQ+ literature.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
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Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
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Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
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SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
A.J. Brown thanked Eagles fans and the city of Philadelphia in an Instagram post Monday after he was traded to the New England Patriots.
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The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be a seasonably warm day. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
A new interactive installation inside Fashion District Philadelphia is giving residents and visitors a chance to publicly share their love for the city ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup.
Rescue crews are looking for a teenage swimmer in Wildwood, New Jersey, who has been missing since Monday afternoon, officials said.
Rescue crews are looking for a teenage swimmer in Wildwood, New Jersey, who has been missing since Monday afternoon, officials said.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as the Delaware Valley is set to hit the 90s later this week.