Never much of a competitor, Makenzie Smith ended her high school athletic career in short order.
"Soccer my freshman year, that was it," the 2005 Butler graduate said. "...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia kicker Pat McAfee's former teachers at Pittsburgh's Plum High School have wished him well — until he tries a game-winning field goal.
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INDIANA, Pa. — The NCAA has turned down Indiana (Pa.) University's appeal to be allowed to continue using its nickname — the Indians — at postseason tournaments.
The uni...
But coaches keep things in perspective
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A year ago, Michigan State coach John L. Smith was upset that disgruntled fans were suggesting Penn State leg...
PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh has sold all tickets for the 2005-06 men's basketball season, the school's fourth consecutive full-season sellout since the Pet...
STATE COLLEGE — After every practice, the Penn State Nittany Lions gather together with hands raised and yell in unison, "Rose Bowl!"
Seemed like a far-fetched goal when...
Rock drops season opener in overtime
SLIPPERY ROCK — It's been said that a team can learn more from a loss than it can from a win.
In that case, the Slippery Rock Univers...
Pioneers take positive step in win
BUTLER TWP — Coach Tony Grenek will be the first person to admit his Butler County Community College men's basketball team has a long w...
STATE COLLEGE — Kerry Collins, Ki-Jana Carter and Kyle Brady walked on to the Beaver Stadium field on a cool, dreary April day to the cheers of Penn State fans.
Other me...
Even with 24-year-old, team is youngest in years
PITTSBURGH — Most players his age have moved on to the NBA or their life's work, content to put their college days behind...
