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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…
Benfica held 0-0 to sit tied for Portuguese league lead
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — With scarves replacing fans and an eagle mascot making its traditional pre-game flight, Benfica was held to a 0-0 draw by Tondela on Thursday, missing a chance to take the outright lead of t…
NCAA sets new schedule for early draft entrants to withdraw
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NHL finalizes playoff format as Pens reveal positive test
The NHL unveiled the final details of its playoff format Thursday even as word came out that a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.
Nevada News Digest
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NASCAR updates schedule through Aug. 2
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Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day
ATLANTA (AP) — In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November.
The Latest: MLS allows teams to resume training
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Bills rookie QB apologizes for racially insensitive comment
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase “elite white people” in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday.
The Latest: Penguins player tests positive for COVID-19
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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…
NHL finalizes playoff format as Pens player tests positive
The NHL announced Thurday that every playoff series will be a best-of-seven format after the intial qualifying round and teams will be reseeded throughout if the league is able to return with its 24-team plan later…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Fl…
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.
Tottenham borrows $220M; EPL clubs settle more restart plans
Premier League club Tottenham is borrowing $220 million using the Bank of England's emergency pandemic loan scheme to cope with the absence of spectators and the cancellation of two NFL games it was to stage this y…
South Carolina's Martin to chair hoops committee on race
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin will chair a new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address issues of race and discrimination not only within intercolleg…