Hernandez Found Guilty of Murder
AP/CBSSports.com – Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, and faces a sentence of life in prison without parole. After seven days of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict shortly before 10:30 a.m. As the verdict was read by the foreperson, Hernandez’s girlfriend and mother and Lloyd’s mother began sobbing. Hernandez sat down as his lawyers stood around him. Hernandez was found guilty on all charges, including weapons charges. The jury ruled that he was guilty for reason of “extreme atrocity.”
Blue-White Parking Info
2015 Blue-White Game Public Parking Map UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; April 14, 2015 – Penn State officials have announced traffic and parking information for Saturday’s Blue-White Football Game presented by AAA in Beaver Stadium. Coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions will culminate the 15 spring practices with the game kicking at 4:00 p.m. As in previous years, there will be no admission or game day parking fee for the Blue-White Game presented by AAA. The overnight RV lot off Park Avenue opens Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. and is $60, cash only. Beaver Stadium parking lots will open on…
Polamalu Retires
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu informed owner Dan Rooney Wednesday that he has decided to retire from football, the Herald-Standard reports. “It’s all about family,” Polamalu said in a phone interview. “I live here in Pittsburgh now, and since the end of the season I’ve had a chance to enjoy my family on a level I never had before. It was awesome.” The Steelers had asked Polamalu, who carried an $8.25-million cap hit for 2015, to retire in February, but he resisted until this week. He dealt with a sprained knee ligament last season but believed he could still continue playing….
Steelers Bell Suspended Three Games
CBS Sports.com – Two days after LeGarrette Blount received a one-game suspension, his former teammate, Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will be suspended three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN on Wednesday. Bell will appeal his suspension, per Schefter. Bell, 23, was arrested on Aug. 20, 2014 after being pulled over by police while driving. After the arresting officer alleged a smell of marijuana coming from the car, Bell was charged with DUI and possession of the drug. Police found 20 grams of marijuana in the vehicle. Blount, his teammate at the time,…
Pirates Sign Josh Harrison
by Michael Hurcomb/CBSSports.com Pirates third baseman Josh Harrison signed a contract extension through the 2018 season, the team announced Wednesday. There are also teams options for 2019 and 2020. Harrison’s deal is worth $27.3 million, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. His deal could reach $50.3 million, if the Pirates exercise both options. “We are pleased to make this commitment to Josh and that Josh has made this commitment to the Pirates,” general manager Neal Huntington said in a press release. “Josh is a very talented, well-rounded player who helps our team win games offensively, defensively and on the…
Dave Paulsen Going to George Mason
BucknellBison.com – After leading the Bucknell men’s basketball team to four Patriot League regular-season titles, two NCAA Tournament appearances and two NIT appearances in his seven years as head coach, Dave Paulsen announced Monday that he is departing Bucknell to become the next head coach at George Mason. “I want to personally thank Dave Paulsen for seven outstanding years as our head men’s basketball coach,” said director of athletics and recreation John Hardt. “Beyond the championships and all of the great memories on the basketball court, Dave has been a terrific mentor to our student-athletes. Under his leadership, the Bucknell…
Brown Wins National Championship
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Penn State senior Matt Brown (West Valley City, Utah) added yet another wrestling national title to Penn State’s growing list of accomplishments with a thrilling 5-4 win over Pittsburgh’s Tyler Wilps in the NCAA finals. Brown, a three-time All-American, earned his first NCAA title with the victory after coming up short in the finals as a sophomore. Brown’s win was capped off by a lengthy delay as the match ended with each bench challenging a bout deciding call. In the end, Penn State’s challenge won the day and Brown walked away with a 5-4 win and…
Dave Paulsen Finalist for Skip Prosser Man of Year Award
Dave Paulsen Finalist for Skip Prosser Man of Year Award LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen has been named as one of 16 finalists for the 2015 Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award. Named after the late Skip Prosser, who died suddenly in 2007 while the head coach at Wake Forest, the award is presented annually by CollegeInsider.com to those who not only achieve success on the basketball court but who also display moral integrity off of it. Paulsen, who was named the 2015 Patriot League Coach of the Year after leading the Bison to its fourth outright regular-season…
Penn State Beats Iowa, next Purdue on Friday
Penn State, the 13th-seed in the Big Ten Tournament, won their third in a row 68-65 over 5th seeded Iowa. The Nittany Lions season continues Friday afternoon in the Big Ten quarterfinals against the 4th seed, Purdue. Airtime on WKOK is at 2 pm.
Hynoski Resigns with Giants
From Giants.com: – Two Giants free agent veterans – fullback Henry Hynoski and linebacker Mark Herzlich – have agreed to contract terms to remain with the team. Both players originally joined the team as undrafted free agents in 2011 and are entering their fifth season with the Giants. On his Instagram account, Herzlich posted, “@danieleconti (his fiance) and I are incredibly honored and humbled to be able to call NJ/NY our home for 2 more years. Thank you for accepting us in your community!” Hynoski has played in 46 regular-season games with 21 starts and in four postseason games with…
