Joel Haas

1 week ago | post-gazette.com | Stephen Thompson |Joel Haas |John Wawrow

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Following Penn State’s 10th spring practice of 2025, coach James Franklin spoke to the media at a critical juncture in the college football offseason heading into his 12th season manning the helm. With the transfer portal officially open for the spring window and position battles rounding into shape, Franklin provided insight into the Nittany Lions and the overall college football landscape.

2 weeks ago | post-gazette.com | Matt Vensel |Joel Haas |Ken Wunderley

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It all started with a vision. When Penn State alumnus and billionaire Terry Pegula approached coach Guy Gadowsky, who would soon be given the reins to Penn State’s men’s hockey team as it transitioned from a club team to a varsity program, he outlined a clear goal. Pegula wanted to bring successful college hockey to Happy Valley, creating a place where Pennsylvania kids could grow up, go to Penn State and ultimately play in the NHL.

2 weeks ago | nittanylionswire.usatoday.com | Joel Haas

A former Penn State men's basketball star has surprisingly been let go. Former Nittany Lion Calvin Booth, who played for the team from 1995-99 and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year as a junior, was fired from his front office role as the general manager of the Denver Nuggets. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday. Booth held the role for the previous five years and was the assistant general manager for three years prior.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joel Haas

A former Penn State men's basketball star has surprisingly been let go. Former Nittany Lion Calvin Booth, who played for the team from 1995-99 and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year as a junior, was fired from his front office role as the general manager of the Denver Nuggets. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday. AdvertisementBooth held the role for the previous five years and was the assistant general manager for three years prior.

2 weeks ago | nittanylionswire.usatoday.com | Joel Haas

The CBS sports reporter released his second mock draft of the year, with projected first round picks defensive end Abdul Carter and tight end Tyler Warren sliding down his board. In his initial mock draft released in March, Prisco had Carter going at No. 2 overall to the Cleveland Browns, while Warren was slotted at No. 9 to the New Orleans Saints. Instead, Prisco has two-way phenom Travis Hunter going No. 2 overall.