Penn State

NCAA emails revealed executives used a shortcut and a false threat to strong-arm the university into accepting harsh sanctions. Once it was busted, the NCAA revoked them.

The university has agreed pay out $60 million to 26 men to settle sexual abuse claims against Jerry Sandusky. But it’s not over. Diane Dimond reports on the new cases waiting to drop.

Buzz Bissinger on why Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s lawsuit is disgraceful political grandstanding.

Buzz Bissinger says Penn State alumni will whine and wallow in self-pity after the NCAA punishment, but the culture of college football needs to be banished—too bad it’s too late. Plus, Michael Tomasky calls for more punishment.

Today’s NCAA punishments, while crippling, are only the beginning. Kevin Cirilli on the battle brewing off the field—impending legal action against ousted president Graham Spanier. Plus, Twitter reacts to the news.

If the school's legendary football program is disbanded for a year or more, an entire city's economy will suffer.

I never cheered for the football team. But this week, I found solace with my fellow alumni.