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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…
Manfred says '100%' chance of MLB season, new proposal soon
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is a “100%” chance of big league ball this year.
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who was accused in 2017 of making sexually suggestive comments to women and a racial slur directed at a black team scout, was lift…
The Latest: Hockey arena to house New Hampshire lawmakers
CONCORD, N.H. -- How do you keep the members of a generously sized legislative body far enough apart to help contain the coronavirus, but still fit in one room?
USC Upstate names new women’s basketball coach
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina university has a new coach for its women's basketball program.
Building bubbles: Cautious 1st steps toward football season
College football is scheduled to kick off in less than three months and there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful that games will be played Labor Day weekend.
Coca-Cola ends MLB sponsorship after 3 seasons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Coca-Cola Co. has ended its sponsorship of Major League Baseball after three seasons.
Villanova president elected chairman of Big East board
NEW YORK (AP) — Villanova's president, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, has been elected the chairman of the Big East Conference's board of directors, effective July 1.
Standard names Philippe Montanier as its new coach
BRUSSELS (AP) — Standard Liege named Philippe Montanier as its new coach on Wednesday, replacing Michel Preud’homme.
Detroit Tigers select Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson with top pick in baseball draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit Tigers select Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson with top pick in baseball draft.
Mills extends civil emergency; $1M for behavioral health
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gov. Janet Mills extended the state of emergency in Maine for another 30 days on Wednesday, the third extension since the coronavirus pandemic prompted her to take action in March.
With season over, Rose can begin work of rebuilding Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose took over as Knicks president on March 2, which should have given him a month and a half of season to evaluate his team.
UConn soccer player loses lawsuit over obscene gesture
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that UConn did nothing wrong when it took away the scholarship of a soccer player who gave the middle finger to a television camera.
Belmont's Rick Byrd heads up new OVC Hall of Fame members
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Rick Byrd, Belmont's former men's basketball coach, heads up the Ohio Valley Conference's newest members of the league's Hall of Fame.
Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'
Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the …
Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kim Pegula is staying on as Buffalo Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been misma…