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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…
What's in a name? Cincinnati grapples with Marge Schott
CINCINNATI (AP) — Marge Schott's slurs and other offensive comments while she owned the Cincinnati Reds have organizations in her hometown reconsidering the use of her name on facilities that benefited from her don…
Florida governor signs college athlete NIL compensation bill
Florida has cleared the way for college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals as soon as next summer. That comes even as some in college sports want to slow things down due to concerns about ho…
Cavs' Love, Sexton not happy being part of NBA's 'Delete 8'
CLEVELAND (AP) — When Collin Sexton learned that the NBA — and not a pandemic — had prematurely ended his second season, the Cavaliers guard had a guttural reaction.
Kane, Blackhawks preparing for training camp 2.0
CHICAGO (AP) — When Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks left the ice after their last game, they had little chance of making the playoffs.
NCAA says it will review Idaho's transgender law in August
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — NCAA officials will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move men’s basketball tournament games scheduled to be playe…
Track is back at Brown after outcry about lost opportunities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University has reinstated its men's varsity track and cross country programs, with the school president saying dropping the teams to club status would have had a negative effect on eff…
6 Houston athletes test positive for COVID-19 with symptoms
HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston is suspending all voluntary workouts for its athletes after six tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms.
Cave's AHL teammate writes tribute song for memorial fund
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund.
NFL plans to observe Juneteenth as league holiday
The NFL plans to recognize Juneteenth as a league holiday.
Browns executive proud to be part of diverse front office
CLEVELAND (AP) — The messages of congratulations came from complete strangers. They caught Kwesi Adofo-Mensah off guard.
Pete Carroll expresses regret for not signing Kaepernick
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll revisited the team’s history with Colin Kaepernick on Thursday and expressed regret for not signing Kaepernick when given the opportunity.
The Latest: Houston suspending all voluntary workouts
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Devils' great expectations fall short again after bad start
The New Jersey Devils' season began with great expectations with the return of an injured MVP, a trade for a Norris Trophy-winning defenseman and the addition of a second No. 1 overall draft pick in three years.
Legislators reconvene in hockey arena, wearing masks
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers donned masks and submitted to temperature checks on Thursday for the House’s first session since the start of the coronavirus pandemic — and its first outside the Stateh…
USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10 years in NCAA exile
Reggie Bush was the centerpiece of Southern California's last football dynasty. He inspired players to become Trojans and continued to be adored by USC fans while spending a decade in NCAA-mandated exile from the s…