Sue Paterno defends Joe Paterno in letter to former Penn State players

Breaking more than a year of silence, Sue Paterno is defending her late husband as a "moral, disciplined" man who never twisted the truth to avoid bad publicity.

JERRY SANDUSKY SENTENCED 30 TO 60 YEARS for Raping Children

Convicted child rapist Jerry Sandusky has just been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison ... which means he'll most likely die behind bars. 

Penn State opens post-Paterno era with loss

Only a few feet away from the huge gates they ran through with so much excitement a few hours before, the Penn State defenders lined up along their own goal line for their last stand at recording the school's first official win since 1997. The home fans, resolute in urging their team to a win after all the indignities of the last year, rose to a full deafening shout as the opposing quarterback yelled out a play. Then a pass floated into the air and fell into the corner of the end zone.

No More "Sweet Caroline" at Penn State Games

Penn State's football program will be forever changed by the tragic events of the Jerry Sandusky era. One minor tweak that may not be all that bad is the decision to ditch the tradition of singing "Sweet Caroline" at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Adds Names, Ribbon To Football Jerseys

Players' names are being added to Penn State's football jerseys for the coming season, the university announced Tuesday, along with blue ribbons to show support for victims of child abuse.

Paterno family plans to appeal NCAA sanctions

Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother.

Penn State's Redd Transfers To USC

Star tailback Silas Redd has bolted Penn State for Southern California.

Report: PSU players asking about Temple

When the NCAA sanctioned Penn State earlier this week, it also allowed current members of the Nittany Lion football team to transfer without any loss of eligibility.

Penn State to receive 'unprecedented' penalties from NCAA, report says

NCAA president Mark Emmert will announce “unprecedented” penalties against the Penn State football team and the school, a high-ranking NCAA source told CBS News.

Joe Paterno Statue Removed From Outside Penn State Stadium

Joe Paterno’s statue was removed Sunday morning and shortly after the NCAA announced it would hold a press conference Monday morning where sanctions would be issued against Penn State.

Saban: Tax PSU to benefit child abuse groups

Nick Saban said one option to address the Penn State tragedy might be a ticket tax on athletic events and giving the proceeds to child abuse funds.

No Decision On Joe Paterno Statue Status

After two reports surfaced via Twitter that the statue of Joe Paterno would be taken down this weekend, a Penn State Board of Trustees member has told CBSSports.comthat no decision has been made about removing the landmark. 

NCAA Won't Rule Out Death Penalty For Penn State

The president of the NCAA says he isn't ruling out the possibility of shutting down the Penn State football program in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Plane over PSU: Take down statue or we will

Twitter erupted Tuesday after a plane with a banner sporting an ultimatum to Penn State University was spotted flying over campus.

Artist Paints Over Paterno's Halo on PA Mural

An artist has removed a halo from a mural of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal.

Nike Changing Name of Child Care Center In Wake of Paterno Cover Up

Nike is cutting one of its last remaining ties to Joe Paterno -- removing his name from the child care building on the corporation's campus.

Report Finds Paterno Aided Sandusky Cover Up

Joe Paterno participated in a 13-year conspiracy to hide Jerry Sandusky's sexual crimes against children from authorities ...  so says a new report issued by investigators connected to the Sandusky case.

Jerry Sandusky Pension: Convicted Child Molester Will Continue Collecting At Pennsylvania Taxpayer Expense

Convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky likely won't be forfeiting his $59,000 annual pension, despite being found guilty of 45 charges surrounding child sex abuse.

Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno, Dead At 85

Joe Paterno has died at the age of 85 after experiencing serious complications from lung-cancer treatment.

Former Penn State Coach Paterno Has Lung Cancer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Days after losing the job he held for nearly a half century, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno was diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer.