Sports

Back in Action

The Adaptive Athletics program is building new roots with help from donors and the university.
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The Long Game

From our November/December 2014 issue: They were categorized as “extramurals.” They were discouraged from being too competitive. They made their own pregame meals. Fifty years after the humblest of beginnings, Penn State’s first women athletes look back on the their time as unwitting pioneers.
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First of Many

Penn State wrestling's first national title came 70 years ago this March.
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Raising the Standard

Former Lady Lion Tanisha Wright is leading a steady rebuilding project with the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream.
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Fan of the People

Franco Harris made one of the most famous plays in NFL history but was better known for how he connected with Penn Staters, Pittsburghers, and everyone else.
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Overwhelming Force

From our May/June 2015 issue: The most dominant program in college athletics offers no scholarships and competes in a sport most Americans don’t really understand. None of which bothers the women of the nine-time national champion Penn State rugby team. They’re too busy bulldozing all comers, and having a blast along the way.
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Got That Dawg In Him

Undrafted after one of the greatest careers in Nittany Lion basketball history, Lamar Stevens relied on familiar traits—hustle, toughness, and hard work—to earn an NBA roster spot. Now, he’s solidifying himself as a vital contributor on one of the best young teams in the league.
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A Positive Influence

Linebacker Bani Gbadyu was remembered by teammates for his joyful outlook on life and football.
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Tall Order

Calvin Booth used height, hard work, and quiet ambition to set records in college and carve out a 10-year playing career in the pros. His latest challenge: bringing an NBA title to Denver.
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Hoops History

Former Nittany Lion "Whitey" Von Nieda is the oldest living former NBA player.
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Down Goes Sparty

The Nittany Lions men's basketball team pulled off a stunning 85-76 victory of Michigan State in 2008.
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Q&A: Kara and Regan Nealon

Backyard lacrosse rivals as children, the Penn State seniors and twin sisters prefer playing for the same side.
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Medal Men

Two Penn Staters medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in September.
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