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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…
LSU schedules first football games vs Grambling, Southern
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Defending national champion LSU has for the first time scheduled football games with Southern and Grambling State, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward announced on Monday.
Clemson WR Ross out for the year due to spinal condition
Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, considered a first-round NFL draft pick next spring, will miss the upcoming college season due to a spinal condition uncovered after he was hurt at practice in March.
Stuffed toys bring Cologne no luck in losing to Leipzig 4-2
BERLIN (AP) — Supported only by stuffed toys left by loyal fans and team jerseys draped over empty seats, Cologne’s struggle to play without real supporters continued against Leipzig in a 4-2 loss at home on Monday.
Clemson leading scorer Simms returning for final year
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson leading scorer Aamir Simms is returning for a final season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft.
Germany may sanction soccer players for supporting Floyd
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation has defended its decision to assess whether four young Bundesliga players who made gestures in solidarity with George Floyd over the weekend must face sanctions.
Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80
College Football Hall of Famer Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden Auburn football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, died Monday. He was 80.
Torino and Parma to kick off Italian soccer's return
Torino’s match at home to Parma on June 20 will be the first Serie A match when Italy’s top soccer league resumes with a match almost every day until Aug. 2.
Nationals change course, pay minor leaguers full stipend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals changed course and told their minor leaguers on Monday they will receive their full weekly stipends of $400 at least through June after
Marshall announces virus cases as athletes return
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Three people have tested positive for the coronavirus at Marshall University as the college is allowing athletes to return to campus for training, officials said Monday.
Liverpool stars take a knee in gesture of support for Floyd
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool players took a knee around the center circle at Anfield Stadium on Monday in a gesture of support following the death of George Floyd.
Judge dismisses Dykstra's suit against ex-teammate Darling
NEW YORK (AP) —
The Latest: Australia rugby league tour of England canceled
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Indianapolis `relatively quiet' during curfew after violence
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An overnight curfew imposed by Indianapolis’ mayor after two nights of violent protest over the death of George Floyd and
Italian soccer considers allowing fans into stadiums in July
Italian soccer is considering allowing fans into stadiums next month.
Non-revenue sports fret over college athlete compensation
College coaches in non-revenue sports are worried about the impact legislation allowing compensation for athletes could have on their programs.