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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…
Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy
The metal detectors every sports fan has become accustomed to at the gate might soon be accompanied by thermal body scanners as part of the
Mike Miller leaves Memphis coaching staff to focus on family
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family.
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.
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster
Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament
Major League Soccer and its players' union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rhule's transition from Baylor to NFL anything but normal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Transitioning from head coach at the college level to the NFL is never easy.
Germany won't punish players for George Floyd protests
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — As more players spoke out against racial discrimination and injustice, the German soccer federation said it will not punish those who protest against the killing of George Floyd.
AP source: MLB rejects 114-game plan, tells union no counter
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season in the pandemic-delayed season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterprop…
The Latest: Cowboys star Prescott pledges $1M in Floyd wake
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Chargers re-sign defensive lineman Damion Square
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Damion Square has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise said Wednesday.
The Latest: MLS players approve new labor deal through 2025
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MLS, players reach new labor deal, resume with tournament.
Major League Soccer and its players' union reached an agreement that allows play to resume with a summer tournament in Florida following the break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart
The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation to…
UEFA bans Turkish leader Trabzonspor in financial case
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Turkish league leader Trabzonspor was banned from one season of European soccer competitions on Wednesday for breaking financial monitoring rules.
Temple's Patrick Kraft hired as Boston College AD
Boston College hired Patrick Kraft as its new athletic director on Wednesday, bringing in the former Temple AD to replace Martin Jarmond a month after he left for UCLA.