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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…
No more masks for coaches, substitutes in German soccer
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Coaches and substitutes won't have to wear face masks on the touchline for much longer in German soccer, after one of the most striking measures against the coronavirus was relaxed.
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…
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:
Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament games out of Idaho after the state passed a law …
Jake's Back: Pause opens door for Pens' All-Star Guentzel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel's roller-coaster season is about to take another unlikely turn: postseason participant.
Company tosses virus swabs after Trump visit; output not hit
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine company is acknowledging that it discarded specialized swabs for coronavirus testing that were produced while President Donald Trump visited its plant — but says disposing of the limit…
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 …
Everton can host derby when Liverpool could clinch title
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool could win the Premier League at the home of city rival Everton after local authorities approved Goodison Park being used for the game rather than a neutral venue.
NFL's QB coaching summit set for virtual version in 3rd year
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold a virtual version of their quarterback coaching summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league's diversity.
The Latest: Tennis players ranked outside top 500 get grants
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Prather named new head men's basketball coach at Millsaps
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi liberal arts college has a new, but familiar, coach at the helm of its men's basketball program.
USC welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10-year NCAA ban
Southern California is welcoming back Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush to the school he helped win two national titles, ending a 10-year NCAA-mandated disassociation.
The Latest: SEC football media days to be held virtually
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Court expects July verdict in Man City's European ban case
GENEVA (AP) — A verdict in Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year UEFA ban from European competitions is expected within five weeks.
Mid-American schools create separate conference for esports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aiming to recruit and engage more competitive video gamers, a dozen schools in the Mid-American Conference are creating a standalone esports conference to offer structured competition without …