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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…
Thompson's status unclear until Warriors are back together
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors expect to have a better idea about how Klay Thompson’s recovery from reconstructive left knee surgery is going once the team can finally reconvene after the long separ…
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.
Current, former NHL players form Hockey Diversity Alliance
Seven current or former black NHL players formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism and intolerance in the sport.
Coyotes' Gutierrez becomes NHL's first Latino CEO
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alex Meruelo made history last year by becoming the first Latino controlling owner in the NHL when he purchased the Arizona Coyotes.
'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings
The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification. The Atlanta Falcons even admitted to the mis…
College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity
Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
NFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilities
The NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NWSL consulted players with kids in developing tournament
When the National Women's Soccer League was plotting its course for a summertime tournament, it reached out to a select group: moms.
The Latest: China has 1st non-imported infection in 2 weeks
BEIJING — China has reported its first non-imported case of the new coronavirus in two weeks, an infected person on the island of Hainan off the southern coast.
'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.
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Protests against police and racism spread across Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of people protested police brutality and racial injustice in Mississippi's capital city on Saturday, one of a series of protests across the state.
Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several advocacy groups presented their own recommendations Monday to reform law enforcement practices in Minneapolis, a day after the majority of the
PL teams prepare for restart with practice games at stadiums
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal were among the clubs who stepped up their preparations for the Premier League’s return by holding practice matches on Saturday.
Wirtz is youngest scorer in Bundesliga at 17 years, 34 days
BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen substitute Florian Wirtz has become the youngest person to score a goal in the Bundesliga at age 17 years, 34 days, with an impressive strike against Bayern Munich on Saturday.