Penn State fans act like they’ve never used tarps at Beaver Stadium

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I kept this story in my pocket for a long time.... In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day. Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys. My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on. We didn't win. 19 consecutive losing seasons. 2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive. After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over. "My mom wants to talk to you." We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons. She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up. Roberto Jr. translated. "My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy." She was staring right at me. Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth: "I promise you, Vera. That won't happen." Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it." I said, "I hope I can keep it too." I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it. The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20. On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field. And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life. The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug. Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them. @Pirates

The mic cut out during O Canada at the Sabres game. Buffalo filled every single second of silence. Sang it word for word. This is how you tell your neighbors you see them. We love Canada. Don’t listen to the noise.

About 54% of U.S. adults (ages 16-74) — roughly 130 million people — read below a 6th-grade level. Why does nobody talk about this?

Dave McCormick went on CBS and brushed off local opposition to data centers in favor of the AI industry. Neither McCormick nor CBS thought it was worth mentioning that McCormick’s wife works at Meta pushing and data centers. Pennsylvanians are pissed. McCormick blamed CBS.

Honest question: Why would anyone want to attend the NFL Draft? What's the appeal? It sounds like a logistical nightmare. Some of the players being selected -- including the No. 1 pick -- aren't there. What's the payoff? I'm very confused by this.

An amazing day at Baldwin High School, which was recognized as a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School and named to ESPN Honor Roll for their unified sports programs and dedication to the @SpecialOlympics starting back in 1977.