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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…
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.
Oklahoma schools reopening plan recommends wearing masks
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State Department of Education released guidance Wednesday for how public schools could reopen in the fall that includes recommending the use of masks for staff and students to help…
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant: “My season is over.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant won't play for the Brooklyn Nets if the NBA season resumes.
Elway joins call for change after George Floyd's killing
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says he’s no longer staying on the sidelines and is “joining with the players, coaches and our organization in speaking up against racism, police brutality and any injustice again…
Clemson WR Ross has surgery to correct spinal issue
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross had surgery Friday for a congenital fusion in his spine that will keep him off the field this upcoming season.
Butler adds all-conference guard to roster as transfer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Star guard Bo Hodges has decided to transfer from East Tennessee State to Butler next season.
ETSU's Williamson moves to Wake Forest, reunites with coach
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest has added East Tennessee State transfer Daivien Williamson to the men’s basketball roster, rejoining new Demon Deacons coach Steve Forbes.
Patriots pledge $1 million to social justice causes
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots say team owner Robert Kraft’s family is pledging $1 million to local grassroots organizations to promote social justice causes.
Champions League hopes hit as Gladbach loses to Freiburg 1-0
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Champions League qualification hopes were hit by losing at Freiburg 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday.
Liverpool could end 30-year title drought at home after all
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool could end its 30-year title drought at home after all when the English Premier League resumes after the pandemic-enforced suspension.
FC Dallas keeper Jesse Gonzalez suspended amid abuse claims
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — MLS suspended FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez on Friday amid allegations of domestic abuse.
What's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key
For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.
Friends mourn ex-Indiana football player slain during unrest
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — To those who knew former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty, it was no surprise that he would participate in a protest over the death of George Floyd.
Court grants Williamson stay on improper-benefits inquiry
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida appeals court has temporarily granted NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received imp…
Kansas agrees to $2.55M settlement with ex-football coach
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas announced late Friday it had reached a settlement with former football coach David Beaty, who had filed a lawsuit against the school alleging athletic department offic…