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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…
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.
The Latest: NCAA considering 6-week plan for football prep
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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.
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.
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.
The Latest: ATP starts fundraiser to help idled coaches
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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…
Hornets view not playing in Orlando as 'major disadvantage'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets won’t be among the 22 teams headed to Orlando when the NBA season returns — and that has coach James Borrego concerned about his young, developing team falling behind th…
Details of MLB proposal to baseball players' association
NEW YORK (AP) — Details of the proposal made Monday by Major League Baseball to the Major League Baseball Players Association, as obtained by The Associated Press:
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.
Spurs say Aldridge had season-ending 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…
The Latest: US Tennis Association eliminating 110 jobs
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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
The Latest: Orioles GM Elias confident baseball will return
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AP sources: MLB offers 76-game year, up to 16 playoff teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball 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 allowing p…