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O-Town Volleyball hosts annual 4th of July tourney
OTHELLO — The Othello Fourth of July volleyball tournament was held once again at Lions Park. The tourney, organiz…
Hillmon scores 25, No. 19 Michigan women beat Butler 93-54
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 25 points and seven rebounds, Leigha Brown scored 19 points and No. 19 Michigan beat Butler 93-54 on Wednesday.
Study: NFL league office ahead of teams in diversity hiring
A diversity report in the NFL assigned high grades for the league office but lagging scores at team levels for racial and gender hiring.
Former Alabama, NFL coach Ray Perkins passes away
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ray Perkins, who replaced Hall of Famer Bear Bryant as Alabama’s football coach and started the transition with the New York Giants that led to two Super Bowl titles, died Wednesday morning …
Some unemployed Maine residents to get one-time $600 payment
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Some Maine residents who are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic will receive a one-time payment of $600, Gov. Janet Mills' administration said Wednesday.
The Latest: Purdue-Indiana football game canceled
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Coach Ed Orgeron: LSU tight end Arik Gilbert opting out
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU freshman tight Arik Gilbert, who entered this week leading all active Tigers in receiving, has decided to opt out for the remainder of the season.
Packers' Jones, Chargers' Allen among best bets to score
It’s the fantasy playoffs in many leagues so every score has the ability to make or break a season. Let’s get it right with these best bets to score in Week 14 of the NFL season.
Smith, Pitts, Moore head SEC receiving talent still playing
The Southeastern Conference, once known more for churning out 1,000-yard rushers, has become a hotbed for elite receivers and tight ends flourishing in more wide-open passing games.
ACC juggles schedule again due to virus as season winds down
In the year of the coronavirus pandemic, traditions — and logic — matter not.
Patriots want to emulate last game vs Rams, a Super Bowl win
The previous time the Patriots and Rams met, it was in Atlanta for the NFL title. A whole lot has changed since.
Players, officials take knee as CL game resumes
PARIS (AP) — Players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir warmed up wearing T-shirts with “No To Racism” written on them and then took a knee together with the match officials before their Champions Lea…
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi
Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers:
Ahead of rematch, Rams' Super Bowl loss to Pats still stings
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Less than two years ago, Sean McVay became the youngest head coach to lead his team to the Super Bowl. The big game was played in his hometown, and the Los Angeles Rams' opponents were led …
AP source: Big Ten expected to let Ohio State play for title
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Big Ten athletic directors support removing the conference's six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship, and a vote is expected Wednesday to …
Rams host Patriots in Thursday night Super Bowl rematch
NEW ENGLAND (6-6) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (8-4)