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Othello Demo sees high action Wednesday
OTHELLO — The Othello Demolition Derby was held Wednesday night at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Throughout the co…
Mertens sets record as Napoli advances to Italian Cup final
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Dries Mertens set a club record by scoring the decisive goal as Napoli advanced to the Italian Cup final after drawing with Inter Milan 1-1 on Saturday.
The Latest: Coyotes staffer in isolation with coronavirus
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Goretzka keeps Bayern on track for latest Bundesliga title
BERLIN (AP) — Leon Goretzka scored late for Bayern Munich to take another step closer to a record-extending eighth straight Bundesliga title after beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 on Saturday.
25 years ago, the Baltimore Stallions ruled the CFL
Twenty-five years ago, the Baltimore Stallions become the first and only U.S. team to win the Canadian Football League title.
Dortmund relief as Haaland scores late to beat Düsseldorf
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations were put on ice after Erling Haaland scored in the fifth minute of injury time for Borussia Dortmund to beat Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-0 on Saturday.
Heat is on: Hectic NASCAR tests drained drivers at Homestead
MIAMI (AP) — Some fans will be back. Some flags will be gone.
Rhode Island Class of 2020 honored in special TV tribute
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis and New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman are among the stars scheduled to deliver messages of encouragement to Rhode Island’s 9,000 graduating high sc…
TV money gives NFL leg up if fans can't fill teams' coffers
DALLAS (AP) — Timing favored the NFL over other major pro sports leagues in trying to figure out how to keep the coronavirus pandemic from wrecking the 2020 season.
Pat Tillman Foundation awards 60 scholarships
CHICAGO (AP) — The Pat Tillman Foundation is awarding scholarships to 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses.
Seniors at UP school get gifts from 1925 alumnus, wife
LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (AP) — A school district in the Upper Peninsula is giving college scholarships to graduates, thanks to a $2.5 million gift from a couple with ties to the area.
Fresh Swiss investigation targets ex-FIFA president Blatter
GENEVA (AP) — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the target of a criminal investigation in Switzerland for suspected mismanagement of a $1 million payment from soccer funds.
A semi-private viewing of Ronaldo as Italian soccer resumes
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo bellowed out a loud expletive when he missed a chance at the end of the first half in Italy’s first soccer match in more than three months. Everyone in the huge, empty stadium,…
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Memphis to play Mississippi State home-and-home in '28, '29
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers will host Mississippi State in 2028 and visit the Bulldogs in 2029 in a new home-and-home series.
'Black Lives Matter' replaces player names on EPL jerseys
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English Premier League jerseys will feature “Black Lives Matter” instead of player names for the first 12 games after the competition's shutdown ends on Wednesday.