Friday, August 29, 2003
Phillips testifies
Penn State football player Anwar Phillips acknowledged that he had sex with a female friend last fall, but denied sexually assaulting her. Phillips' testimony at trial Monday was the first public statement he has made regarding the accusation, which resulted in his temporary expulsion from the university.
MAC, ESPN reach deal
The Mid-American Conference and ESPN reached an agreement Monday to televise at least 100 football and men's basketball games over the next five years. The agreement begins with this football season and runs through 2007-08. It includes the conference championship games in both sports, with the men's basketball title game to be played on the final weekend of the regular season.