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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…
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…
Quotes: Leaguewide reaction to NBA's return-to-play vote
A sampling of reaction from around the NBA on Thursday, after the league's Board of Governors
The Latest: NHL to reopen facilities for voluntary workouts
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Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees now realizes he'd fallen out of touch.
Texas football players march to Capitol to honor Floyd
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dozens of University of Texas football players marched with Austin police officers from campus to the state Capitol to honor the memory of George Floyd on Thursday.
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.
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.
The Latest: Notre Dame sets return-to-campus protocol
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Shanahan: Kaepernick deserves admiration for taking stand
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016…
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.
Central Michigan gets NCAA waiver for DI sports minimum
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Congressman: No NCAA antitrust exemption in athlete pay bill
Federal legislation setting guidelines for college athletes to pursue money-making opportunities could be proposed within a month, and the congressman planning to introduce it said there will be no blanket antitrus…
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.
Germany striker Werner close to joining Chelsea from Leipzig
LONDON (AP) — Germany striker Timo Werner could be headed to Chelsea from Leipzig.
Players worry about safety as MLS plans return to training
ATLANTA (AP) — The first day of small group training for Atlanta United and three other MLS teams was accompanied by ongoing worries from veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz about plans for a MLS tournament in Florid…