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Joe Paterno, revered coach tainted by scandal, dies

The famed college football coach lost his battle with lung cancer Sunday morning. By Bomani Jones – Contributor As former Penn State Nittany Lions like LaVar Arrington deal with Joe Paterno's death, others are considering his legacy. The answer depends on whether you truly knew JoePa, or just what you were told. As a Penn [...]

Joe Paterno Dies at 85

Listen to exclusive audio of former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno's interview with The Washington Post's Sally Jenkins. Paterno died on Sunday at age 85. (Jan. 22) (/The Washington Post) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders Margie Phelps, daughter of Pastor Fred Phelps, announced on Twitter today the Westboro Baptist Church would be picketing [...]

Ex-Penn State coach Joe Paterno dead at 85

by AP Penn State head coach Joe Paterno stands with his team before they take the field during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in State College, PA, on October 13, 2007. Penn State head coach Joe Paterno stands with his team before they 6, 2010 file photo, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno [...]

Spokesman: Joe Paterno in serious condition

The swirling rumors regarding Joe Paterno's health that began to emerge on Saturday are at least somewhat true, a family spokesman confirmed. Paterno is experiencing what the spokesman called "health complications," By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who has been treated for lung cancer and a broken pelvis, [...]