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Why did Jerry Sandusky waive his right to hearing on sex abuse charges?

Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to face his accusers for the first time Tuesday at a preliminary hearing. Instead he waived his right to the hearing, raising questions about the defense team's tactics.
Penn State scandal: What's Jerry Sandusky's trial strategy?

Jerry Sandusky arrived today for a preliminary hearing on charges of sexually molesting 10 boys. A former Penn State coach, Sandusky maintains his innocence.
Chapter & Verse
Mickey Mantle: Jane Leavy talks about "The Last Boy"

Mickey Mantle biographer Jane Leavy talks about her quest to find the real man lurking behind Mantle's image.
The toughest Winter Olympics event? The postrace interview.

At the Winter Olympics, developing the ability to speak thoughtfully on your feet like Gold medalist Evan Lysacek or downhill skier Lindsey Vonn is as important as training to shave off seconds and strokes.
Olympics blog
Winter Olympics Day 6: US crushes with double mctwists and downhill dominance

The US won a record six medals in one day Wednesday, including three ascendant performances for gold by Lindsey Vonn, Shani Davis, and Shaun White.
Beyond Mark McGwire’s tears

Baseball -- and all of sports -- will have to grapple with how to police performance-enhancing drugs far into the future.