Old school learns to create new image
NCAA DIVISION I-A:
Tenth-ranked Penn State is set to battle No. 14 Wisconsin in the Nittany Lions' final home game of an implausible comeback season in the Big Ten
During breaks in Penn State football games this season, the speaker system at Beaver Stadium has played a rhythmic tune, "Kernkraft 400," by a techno group called Zombie Nation as the scoreboard displays the word "Bounce."
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Shaq starts season with ankle sprain
PRO BASKETBALL:
O'Neal was getting in position for an offensive rebound when he stepped on Ron Artest's foot and rolled the ankle while facing the Pacers
Heat center Shaquille O'Neal will miss two to four weeks with a sprained right ankle, adding to the team's early-season injury woes.
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Japan cagers upset China in Macau
Kei Igarashi had a game-high 19 points as Japan stunned China in the men's semifinals at the East Asian Games 68-60. China was hurt by the absence of star player Yi Jianlian, who got into foul trouble early and fouled out in the fourth quarter.
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NY Knicks start off season with chorus of boos from fans
The most recent championship banner hanging from the Madison Square Garden rafters tells the story of a franchise wanting: World Champions, 1972-1973. The New York Knicks have not figured out a way to win a championship in 32 seasons.
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All eyes focus on Colts-Pats game
Tony Dungy knew the topic of conversation would be Monday night's meeting between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots.
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Warren Sapp takes challenge of new position in Oakland
American football always came easy to Warren Sapp. Get in a three-point stance, burst through a gap, and go after the ball.
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Ovechkin's SO goal gets Caps a win
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE:
Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals was the only person to score in a shootout, giving Washington a win over the Atlanta Thrashers
Alex Ovechkin scored the only shootout goal to lift the Washington Capitals over the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 in the NHL on Friday.
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Sports Briefs
■ Soccer Petit under investigation
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