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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…
UEFA mulls Champions League final host away from Istanbul
UEFA is planning to move the Champions League final away from Istanbul and is considering other locations as planning and scheduling is shaken up by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine's soccer restart disrupted by positive tests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian Premier League restarted Saturday but one game was called off when an unspecified number of soccer players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus.
Havertz scores again as Leverkusen beats Freiburg in Germany
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Kai Havertz scored his fifth goal since the Bundesliga restart to lift Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 win over Freiburg and back into the thick of the Champions League qualifying fight on Friday.
Roosevelt Taylor, 82, safety on Bears' 1963 title team, dies
Roosevelt Taylor, a star safety on the Chicago Bears' 1963 NFL championship team, has died. He was 82.
Kentucky, Notre Dame meet this fall to begin 3-year series
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky and Notre Dame play this fall to begin a three-year series between two of college basketball’s winningest programs.
Testing at core of NWSL's tournament plan
As the National Women’s Soccer League prepares to become one of the first North American leagues to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, testing and tracing are at the core of its plans.
Aldon Smith says he's better man, seeks revival with Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease.
Key developments on the restart of European soccer leagues
Developments Saturday on the resumption of European soccer's major leagues during the coronavirus pandemic:
Muzzle Mr. Met? Mascots wonder why they're banned from MLB
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures -- from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia -- read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly…
Ex-Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns' staff as top adviser
CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with general manager Andrew Berry.
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is removing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school — just not in Gainesville.
PawSox offer taste of baseball with 'Dining on the Diamond'
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — The Pawtucket Red Sox are going from “Play Ball” to “Bon Appetit.”
Georgia's Smart: Players will be safer working out on campus
ATLANTA (AP) — As he prepares to welcome his players back to campus, Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Thursday that they'll be safer working out under the school's supervision than on their own.
At least 13 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers
NEW YORK (AP) — At least 13 major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball’s policy guarantying those players $400…
Conference USA sets bowl lineup for 2020-25
DALLAS (AP) — Conference USA has secured its bowl lineup through the 2025 season, with seven guaranteed postseason appearances each year.