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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…
Clemson assistant Pearman apologizes for using racial slur
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson assistant coach Danny Pearman said he made a “grave mistake” when he repeated a racial slur to ex-Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee at practice three years ago.
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Report: Rutgers softball needs change, but not discipline
A law firm released a report Tuesday on allegations of physical and emotional abuse in Rutgers University's softball program that described inappropriate behavior by coaches and a lack of communication on the part …
The Latest: Australians draw parallels to inequality in U.S.
The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85.
Safe: Bowling Green baseball saved by donors after being cut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Thrown out, Bowling Green baseball is now safe.
New plea change hearing for suspect accused of game threat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A magistrate judge rescheduled a change of plea hearing for a man accused of threatening a shooting at Ohio State University and vowing to hurt players on the football team.
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Evers defends his decision to deploy National Guard
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday defended his decision to deploy the Wisconsin National Guard to help police in Madison and Milwaukee control protests over George Floyd's death.
Study: College sports trail pro leagues in diversity hiring
A diversity report for racial and gender hiring across college sports found overall improvement yet still reported grades lagging behind the professional ranks.
Georgia AD Greg McGarity given 1-year contract extension
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity has been given a one-year contract extension.
AP Source: Germany, Portugal contenders to host CL final
Germany and Portugal are contenders to host the delayed Champions League final which is due to be moved from Istanbul, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NCAA sets new schedule for NBA draft entrants to withdraw
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has set a new schedule for early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to school.
LA Galaxy to meet with Katai after wife's social media posts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The LA Galaxy will meet with new Serbian winger Aleksandar Katai on Thursday to discuss a series of alarming social media posts by his wife.
'Another tragedy' -- Dolphins coach knew shooting victim
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' roiling emotions of late regarding social injustice were compounded with the death of Chris Beaty, a good friend who