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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…
A's owner John Fisher to pay club's minor leaguers after all
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has decided to pay his team's minor league players after all, saying he made a mistake.
Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees now realizes he'd fallen out of touch.
MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave…
Texans' longtime special teams coach Brad Seely retiring
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans special teams coordinator Brad Seely is retiring after 31 seasons coaching in the NFL.
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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.
Elway joins call for change after George Lloyd'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…
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.
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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…
A's owner John Fisher to pay club's minor leaguers after all
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher has decided to pay his team's minor league players after all, saying he made a mistake.
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Carlie Gregg signs with University of Saint Mary
MOSES LAKE — After having to delay the process due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Moses Lake High School senior Carlie Gregg was finally able to sign her letter of intent to run at the University of Saint Mary in Leaven…
Another rough season ends with Wolves near bottom of league
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another season of setback and tumult has mercifully ended for the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time in the strangest of ways after the NBA's decision to resume virus-halted play with 22 teams.