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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…
Comedian charged with inciting riot in Alabama protest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama comedian who spoke at a rally following the police killing of George Floyd was arrested on a charge of inciting a riot by police who contend he helped spark a night of violent unr…
Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game regular season.
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game regular season.
Team spurs Syracuse coach Babers to comment on racial strife
All it took was a Zoom call with his players to spur Syracuse coach Dino Babers to break his silence on the racial tension in the country.
MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer — to a deal or to Commissioner Rob Manfred ordering a shortened season without an agreement.
Orlando, Miami to meet in opener of MLS return tournament
Orlando City will play expansion Inter Miami in the opening match of the Major League Soccer tournament starting next month in Florida.
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Las Vegas' Plum out for season after tearing Achilles
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum will miss the WNBA season after tearing her left Achilles tendon.
The Latest: Kentucky Derby Festival cuts large-scale events
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NFL star Antonio Brown gets probation for fight with driver
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — NFL free agent Antonio Brown pleaded no contest Friday to charges related to a fight with a moving truck driver outside his South Florida home earlier this year.
NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates
John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.
Bundesliga cult-coach Streich staying on at Freiburg
BERLIN (AP) — He’s not done yet.
NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.
Mahomes, Mathieu leading Chiefs in voter registration drive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu knew they had a platform to speak out about social injustice given their visibility and stature with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Trubisky not conceding Bears starting QB job to Foles
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky understands why the Chicago Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles.