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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…
Kalamazoo cleans up; not our 'finest hour,' chief says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Police officers in Kalamazoo were outnumbered 50-to-1 before using tear gas and chemical spray in the wee hours Tuesday to get rid of protesters and stop damage at downtown businesses, autho…
Hoops Hall mulls date for Bryant, Class of 2020 induction
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was gearing up for a great year: not just the all-but-certain election of NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, but also a chance to unveil a c…
The Latest: Ilitch companies to make masks in Detroit area
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Infantino: Don't punish Bundesliga players for Floyd support
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stepped into the debate about Bundesliga players who protested during matches against the death of George Floyd, saying Tuesday that they should be applauded and not punished.
Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry
A Florida judge has denied NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for …
Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer and NBA champion in DC, dies at 74
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wes Unseld was an undersized NBA center known more for his bruising picks, tenacious rebounding and perfectly placed outlet passes than any points he produced.
Confederate monuments coming down around South amid protests
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Sarah Collins Rudolph thought she'd never see what happened in her hometown: Prompted by protests, the city removed a 115-year-old Confederate monument near where her sister and three other …
Brewers: Miller Park sustains 'minor damage' after break-in
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers say a man illegally entered Miller Park and caused minor damage to the playing field Tuesday morning.
The Latest: South Carolina hoops coach Martin had virus
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Tour creates pathway for NCAA players who go stay 4 years
The PGA Tour now has a dedicated path for student-athletes from the NCAA, with an emphasis on students.
NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge
Claude Giroux’s Philadelphia Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL back when hockey was still being played.
The Latest: Bowling Green trying to restore baseball program
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The Latest: Guard from several states in D.C. to help
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Lyon signs striker Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon has signed Cameroon striker Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal on a four-year deal.
Analysis: NFL will play games after support/pressure applied
Call it support. Call it pressure. However you describe it, the NFL is going to get it regarding playing games on schedule.