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New model of college sports is a turnoff

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I enjoyed Neil Rudel’s Aug. 6 column leading into the Penn State football season. 1. First, to address his question about predicting the season. My word is uncertain. A lot — a whole lot — of new moving parts — players, coaches, opponents, the entire lousy system of what used to be college sports (see No. 2). He and I have corresponded about this for a couple of years, since the disastrous Peach Bowl against Ole Miss when, in my opinion, so many Penn State players quit on the team. 2. College sports is no longer “college” sports. It’s “professional” sports ...

Summer heat wave has shot at history

Outdoors

Wildfires were burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves parked over cities and the world’s oceans were the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over. While it may seem like the planet is baking through a record-shattering summer from hell, it’s not quite in record territory. Yet. So far this is only the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show. But give 2026 time. Because of a one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global ...

Officials will not release cool water from Colorado River

Outdoors

Federal officials recently announced that they will not release cool water this year from one of the Colorado River’s major reservoirs, which would have protected a threatened native fish downstream but put more strain on already struggling hydropower production. In an email obtained by The ...

Wildlife fans can enjoy new ‘Elk Cam’

Outdoors

HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvania’s elk rut approaches, wildlife enthusiasts can once again experience one of the most anticipated natural events in the state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s ‘Elk Cam’ which went live last week across the state, and will bring all the sights and sounds ...

Pittsburgh getting back together with former linebacker

National Sports

PITTSBURGH — Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers signed the veteran linebacker to a one-year deal on Thursday, reuniting him with the club he spent two seasons with in 2023 and 2024. The 32-year-old Roberts had been a free agent after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last ...