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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…
Iowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in program
Iowa players returned to campus Monday to prepare for voluntary workouts amid an uproar after former Hawkeyes alleged systemic racism and other mistreatment in the program, the team's strength coach was placed on a…
Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats inside Kauffman Stadium when he took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals, and he remembers just as vividly — …
A plethora for playoffs: MLB proposes up to 16 teams advance
Maybe this might get Mike Trout back into the playoffs.
Thousands march through Florida's cities, demanding change
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — During a break in the rain Saturday, several hundred protesters sat in an intersection in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida and chanted against racism.
Müller the chef serves up title-winning assists for Bayern
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Call them Road Runner and The Chef.
The Latest: Saints' Thomas donates to help with medical debt
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Iowa strength coach denies 'unethical behavior or bias'
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle denies any “unethical behavior or bias” based on race after being accused by several former players of contributing to what they alle…
Spurs' Aldridge out for season after shoulder surgery
Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continu…
New Boston College AD Kraft: We will compete for ACC titles
BOSTON (AP) — New Boston College athletic director Patrick Kraft hired two football coaches in his last three years at his old job, and it's fine with him if he doesn't have to do it again any time soon.
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Serie A could finish without a champion
MILAN (AP) — The Italian soccer season could finish without a champion if Serie A is stopped again because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Green Bay hires Will Ryan, son of ex-Badgers coach Bo Ryan
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay is turning its basketball program over to Will Ryan, the son of former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan.
MLB offers 76-game season, playoffs rise up to 16 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has made another try to start the coronavirus-delayed season in early July, proposing a 76-game regular season, expanding the playoffs from 10 teams to as many as 16 and allowi…
Carlos Hyde knows role in Seattle could be as No. 2 option
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When he was an opponent playing in the same division, Carlos Hyde admired the way the Seattle Seahawks operated from afar.
Epstein says Cubs planning to create diversity committee
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization's standards and practices.