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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…
The Latest: No. 8 Indiana pauses football activities
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MATCHDAY: PSG-Basaksehir to complete Champions League game
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Lynn excited to join La Russa, ChiSox, who also sign Eaton
CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn was thrilled to join a team eyeing a World Series run and to reunite with the manager who led him to a championship as a rookie.
Players walk off in protest against alleged racism in CL
In a powerful protest against alleged racism, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the field during a Champions League game on Tuesday and didn’t return after a match official was acc…
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor finds new opponent for home opener
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Vanderbilt women staying inside locker room during anthem
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt's women's basketball team has decided to stay inside its locker room during the national anthem this season to both mourn and commemorate racial injustice in the United States.
Black Players for Change group wins MLS Humanitarian award
Black Players for Change, a group formed by Major League Soccer players to confront racial injustice, has earned the league's Humanitarian of the Year award.
Sevilla beats Rennes 3-1 in Champions League
RENNES, France (AP) — Youssef En-Nesyri scored twice as Sevilla ended its Champions League group stage campaign with a 3-1 win over already eliminated Rennes on Tuesday.
Miami DB Al Blades reveals he has season-ending heart issue
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami defensive back Al Blades Jr. said Tuesday he will miss at least three months after being diagnosed with inflammation of the heart.
AP Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform
NEW YORK (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open to future reform and to prioritize opportunities for athletes when i…
CL game postponed after players walk off over alleged racism
PARIS (AP) — The Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Basaksehir was postponed when players walked off the field on Tuesday after alleging that fourth official Sebastian Coltescu of Romania used a …
The Latest: Nationals lay off 18 business-side employees
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Mike Schmidt recalls ovation Dick Allen got in Philly return
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies great Mike Schmidt was at Citizens Bank Park last September when the club retired the No. 15 worn by Dick Allen and spoke fondly, and forcefully, about the former Philadelphia slugger.
NFL union sees no current need for bubble to slow COVID-19
The NFL players believe the season can be completed on time without the league moving into a version of a postseason bubble like other sports have as long as everyone follows the rules already in place meant to slo…
South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones declares for NFL
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina linebacker Ernest Jones is declaring for the NFL draft.