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Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the pommel horse on the first day of gymnastics event finals during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympics Pommel Horse Star, to Compete on Dancing With the Stars

Stephen Nedoroscik, the two-time Olympic bronze medalist and Penn State graduate, will compete on Dancing With the Stars Season 33.

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Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the pommel horse on the first day of gymnastics event finals during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympics Pommel Horse Star, to Compete on Dancing With the Stars

Stephen Nedoroscik, the two-time Olympic bronze medalist and Penn State graduate, will compete on Dancing With the Stars Season 33.

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Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States poses for a photo with his bronze medal on the pommel horse during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympics Pommel Horse Star, Shines on The Tonight Show

"You were my favorite thing I saw in the Olympics," Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon tells U.S. pommel horse star Stephen Nedoroscik.

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United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher makes a save against Brazil during the second half of the women's soccer gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Penn State Delivered Plenty of Memorable Moments at the Paris Olympics

Athletes representing Penn State won 14 medals, including two gold, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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A general view of the 17th hole during the practice round for the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Olympic Sports

Two Penn State Golfers Qualify for U.S. Amateur

Two Nittany Lions will compete at the 2024 U.S. Amateur golf championship at Hazeltine National.

Mark Wogenrich
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United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) makes a save during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Alyssa Naeher Saves Gold for the USA at the Paris Olympics

Team USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made a one-handed save in stoppage time to secure the USWNT's first gold medal since 2012.

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A general view of the Olympic rings with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Penn State Trio Wins Volleyball Bronze at Paris Olympics

Former Penn State Nittany Lions Matt Anderson, Maxwell Holt and Aaron Russell help Team USA to men's volleyball bronze at the Olympics.

Mark Wogenrich
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Joe Kovacs of Team USA throws the shot put at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Joe Kovacs Wins Third Silver Medal in Shot Put at Paris Olympics

Joe Kovacs, the former Penn State star, finishes second to Ryan Crouser in the shot put for the third consecutive Olympic Games.

Mark Wogenrich
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Stephen Nedoroscik reacts after he performs on the pommel horse during the men’s team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze in Pommel Horse at Paris Olympics

Stephen Nedoroscik, the Penn State graduate and social media star, becomes Team USA's first Olympic pommel horse medalist since 2016.

Mark Wogenrich
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Stephen Nedoroscik reacts after he performs on the pommel horse during the men’s team final of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Stephen Nedoroscik, Team USA's 'Pommel Horse Guy,' Isn't Done Yet at the Olympics

Stephen Nedoroscik, the Penn State graduate and newly minded Olympics star, goes for individual gold in the pommel horse.

Mark Wogenrich
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Stephen Nedoroscik reacts with teammates after he performs on the pommel horse during the men’s team final during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Stephen Nedoroscik Helps Team USA to Bronze at Paris Olympics

Penn State's Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist, helps Team USA to a bronze medal in men's gymnastics at the Paris Olympics.

Mark Wogenrich
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A general view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo.
Hockey

Penn State Men's Hockey Announces 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule

The Penn State men's hockey team will visit Alaska as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule.

Mark Wogenrich
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Tom Hovasse coaches the Japan women's basketball team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Basketball

How Tom Hovasse Is Bringing Penn State Basketball to the Paris Olympics

Tom Hovasse, coach of the Japan men's national team, is bringing the Penn State basketball culture he learned to the Paris Olympics.

Mark Wogenrich
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Tom Hovasse, a Penn State alum, coaches the Japan women's team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Basketball

In Japan, Tom Hovasse Inspires a Country to Believe in Basketball

Tom Hovasse coached the Japanese women's basketball team to a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He wants the Akatsuki Japan men's team to "shock the world" at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Mark Wogenrich
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A general view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo outside of Beaver Stadium.
Football

Penn State Receives $250,000 Donation for Athletics Renovations

A Penn State alumnus' contribution will help fund renovation of the Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex.

Mark Wogenrich
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A general view of USGA flags on top of the 18th grandstand during practice rounds of the U.S. Open
Olympic Sports

Penn State Golfer Qualifies for U.S. Women's Amateur

Penn State senior golfer Michelle Cox earned medalist honors at a qualifier for the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship.

Mark Wogenrich
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Aaron Brooks is introduced prior to the 86 kg freestyle final at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials in State College.
Olympic Sports

14 Penn State Athletes to Compete for Team USA at Summer Olympics

Aaron Brooks, Alyssa Naeher and Joe Kovacs lead Penn State's contingent of athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Mark Wogenrich
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A view of the Olympic Rings in front of the Hotel de Ville ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic Sports

Penn State Soccer Player Headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics

Penn State Nittany Lions soccer player Mohamed Cisset will compete for Mali at the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Mark Wogenrich
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A general view of a Penn State University sign outside of Beaver Stadium.
Football

Penn State Releases New Renderings of Planned Athletics Projects

Penn State approved more than $90 million in funding for athletics facilities upgrades and new projects in addition to the Beaver Stadium renovation.

Mark Wogenrich
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Stephen Nedoroscik competes on the pommel horse during the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials at Target Center.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Stephen Nedoroscik Qualifies for First Olympics

Stephen Nedoroscik, a two-time NCAA champion at Penn State, will compete for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Mark Wogenrich
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Former LSU baseball player Paxton Kling at the plate in a game against Butler at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
Olympic Sports

Penn State Baseball Lands College World Series Champ From LSU

Paxton Kling, a former LSU outfielder who helped the Tigers to the 2023 College World Series title, is transferring to Penn State.

Mark Wogenrich
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Former Penn State gymnast Sam Zakutney competes on the Pommel horse during the 2018 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships.
Olympic Sports

Former Penn State Gymnast Qualifies for Canadian Olympic Team

Sam Zakutney is the first Penn State Nittany Lions gymnast to compete in the Olympics since 2012.

Mark Wogenrich
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Joe Kovacs throws the shot put at the 2025 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in Oregon.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Joe Kovacs Will Make His Third Trip to the Olympics

Joe Kovacs, a two-time world champion the shot put, will seek his first Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Mark Wogenrich
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Joe Kovacs of the United States celebrates after winning the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Joe Kovacs Begins Quest for Third Olympics

Joe Kovacs, a two-time world champ in the shot put, will compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field.

Mark Wogenrich
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Penn State Nittany Lions wrestler Aaron Brooks celebrates after winning the 197-pound title at the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Wrestling

Penn State Names Its Athletes of the Year

Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks and softball player Bridget Nemeth were the top Nittany Lions athletes of 2023-24.

Mark Wogenrich
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Volleyball player Haleigh Washington celebrates after USA beat Serbia during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Ariake Arena.
Olympic Sports

Penn State's Haleigh Washington Named to 2024 USA Volleyball Olympic Team

Penn State's Haleigh Washington, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo, will compete for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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