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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…
FA Cup final named after Prince William's mental health push
The pandemic-delayed FA Cup final will be named after a mental health initiative spearheaded by Prince William.
In Torkelson, Tigers could have hitting prospect they need
DETROIT (AP) — An ace right-hander and a slugging corner infielder.
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.
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.
Former Michigan gymnast says doctor assaulted him in 1969
DETROIT (AP) — A former gymnast at the University of Michigan said he tried to talk to his coach about being assaulted by a campus doctor during a routine physical in 1969 but was brushed off with a sneering smile …
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…
Vrabel: Time right to end Titans' offseason program early
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel has seen all he needed from his Titans during this very unique and virtual offseason.
Despite far more support, kneeling might not be widespread
NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago.
Floyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal change
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Kendricks
Premier League teams could have 'Black Lives Matter' on kits
LONDON (AP) — Premier League players could wear “Black Lives Matter” messages on their jerseys when the competition resumes.
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…
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.
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.
NFL extends virtual offseason until June 26
The NFL has extended virtual offseason programs for teams through June 26, but no further.
Premier League players won't need to wear masks at stadiums
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Premier League players will not need to wear face masks arriving at stadiums, in dressing rooms or on the substitutes' bench when the competition's 100-day coronavirus shutdown ends next …