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QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
Chargers TE Henry optimistic extension can be reached
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Henry has already signed his franchise tag with the Los Angeles Chargers and the tight end remains optimistic that a long-term extension can still be reached.
Boston selects BU's Sammy Davis with top pick in NWHL Draft
The Boston Pride selected Boston University forward Sammy Davis with the first pick in the NWHL Draft on Tuesday night.
USC's Elijah Weaver enters transfer portal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California guard Elijah Weaver has entered the NCAA transfer portal, seeking to leave the Trojans after two seasons.
RSL striker Giuseppe Rossi coping in unfamiliar surroundings
Giuseppe Rossi was hoping Major League Soccer would jumpstart his career.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Nebraska backup quarterback Noah Vedral planning to transfer
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school, an athletic department spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
Knicks keep general manager Scott Perry for next season
NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Perry will remain general manager of the New York Knicks after agreeing to a new one-year deal with the team Wednesday.
Damien Jefferson is 3rd Creighton player to enter NBA draft
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton forward Damien Jefferson has declared for the NBA draft, becoming the third player for the Bluejays to explore the possibility of turning professional.
Season on Ice: Flyers want to continue Stanley Cup pursuit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gritty is the home school teacher the world needs right now. The furry Flyers mascot offers an education of sorts each weekday on Instagram with “
Utah guard Timmy Allen declares for NBA draft
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah sophomore guard Timmy Allen is testing the NBA waters.
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Omaha World Herald. April 2, 2020
Skeptics loom as NCAA builds guardrails around compensation
For more than 60 years, NCAA leaders have insisted college athletes had to be amateurs and to be amateurs they could not be paid for being athletes — by anybody.
Ex-Jaguars LB Smith charged with sexual activity with minor
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday on a charge of having sexual activity with a minor.
Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits
PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
Jaguars agree to terms with 18 undrafted free agents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with 18 undrafted free agents, including running backs James Robinson and Tavien Feaster.