Penn State received more than $208 million in donations for the fiscal year that just ended, the second-highest total in university history despite the upheaval after the arrest of Jerry Sandusky on child sex abuse charges.
In wake of Sandusky scandal, Penn State says donations second highest in school history
Penn State received more than $208 million in donations for the fiscal year that just ended, the second-highest total in university history despite the upheaval after the arrest of Jerry Sandusky on child sex abuse charges.
Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has slimmed down and says he is ready to make a “big impact” as a linebacker this season. He might have some competition though to get the starting spot.
Everson Griffen embracing move to Vikings linebacker
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin is expected to see most of his playing time on special teams this season but there is a chance he could receive time at safety at some point during the season.
Bears | Brandon Hardin expected to see most time on special teams
Adrian Peterson promised that the true details surrounding his arrest in Houston, and his father was happy to help his son’s cause Monday in a conversation with the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Adrian Peterson’s father: Police used vulgar language
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (wrist) said he hopes to be cleared to practice by the time training camp begins. He was able to lift weights and attend meetings during offseason workouts but was not able to against receivers.
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne hopes to be cleared to practice
Baylor WR Josh Gordon could go as early as the second round of the 2012 NFL supplemental draft.
NFL | Josh Gordon could go early in supplemental draft
The boo birds were out in full force at Sunday’s all-star celebrity softball game in Kansas City, where Chiefs quarterback Matt Casel received a less-than-kind introduction.
Matt Cassel booed by K.C. fans at celeb softball game
The New Orleans Saints are expected to get a deal done with franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees prior to the July 16 deadline. It will be considered the biggest upset of the NFL season if they don’t. The two sides will probably keep haggling over the details right up until the deadline; however, it will be stunning if Brees doesn’t ultimately sign a contract worth somewhere between $19.2 million and $20 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Saints | Drew Brees deal could get done soon
First in a series: They’re called the Spartan Dawgs, and do they ever attack. Dennis Dodd says Pat Narduzzi’s ferocious Michigan State defense is turning back college football’s offensive tide with speed and swagger.
Speed, swarming, swagger the trademarks of Narduzzi’s ferocious ‘Spartan Dawgs’