NCAAF:
On Tuesday, Penn State decided to cancel Joe Paterno’s weekly press conference amidst the allegations that are taking place at the school. Joe Paterno, one of sports’ most legendary coaches, is rumored to be resigning within the next few days. According to The New York Times, the university is planning an exit strategy for the coach.
NFL:
Gerald McCoy, a second year defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will miss the rest of the season due to an injury. The former Oklahoma star tore his right bicep in a 27-16 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Buccaneers are currently 4-4 on the season and will look to get Frank Okam back to take McCoy’s spot.
NCAAB:
In an exhibition game Monday night, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated Morehouse 125-40. The 85-point victory is the biggest in school history, but since it is a preseason game, it will not go in the record books. The Kentucky starters hit their first 26 shots in the game as they built a 74-13 lead. The Wildcats were led by freshman Kyle Wiltjer, who scored 26 points. Kentucky will open their season on Friday as they take on Marist University.
GOLF:
Tigers Woods and former caddie Steve Williams shook hands on Tuesday after Williams apologized for a racial slur. Williams’ comment was made last Friday at a caddies’ awards party in Shanghai. The two had been friends for 13 years, but the past two years their friendship has dissolved. Woods fired Williams as his caddie.