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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…
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Oregon State dismisses player after racist chat surfaces
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State has dismissed a tight end after a recording surfaced of the player making racist and bigoted comments some three years ago.
The Latest: Angels to pay minor leaguers at to end of June
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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.
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.
FSU's Norvell sorry after star player accused coach of lying
Florida State's Mike Norvell apologized Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with every football player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing prote…
The Latest: Racing resumes at Woodbine in Toronto
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Peoria educator wore 23 for Bulls before Michael Jordan
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — For the past 26 years, a former No. 23 from the Chicago Bulls has been living in the Peoria area.
Iowa strength coach put on leave amid racism allegations
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as system…
MLB players say teams 'depriving America of baseball games'
NEW YORK (AP) — Players accused teams of “depriving America of baseball games” as part of a money fight set off by the coronavirus pandemic and raised the possibility baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred might push ah…
Barcelona’s Suárez back from surgery in time for opener
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says Luis Suárez has been cleared by team doctors to play when the Spanish league resumes.
Union Berlin's Anthony Ujah calls on players to fight racism
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin striker Anthony Ujah has encouraged his fellow soccer players to be more proactive in the fight against racism.
Gregg Popovich: “Embarrassed as a white person”
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he’s “embarrassed as a white person” that George Floyd could die in such a “nonchalant” manner.