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Cougars’ Whitaker earns Coach of the Year
PULLMAN — After guiding the Washington State Cougars swimming and dive program to its winningest season, Head Coac…
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Aug. 23
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers:
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:
Late Strom Thurmond name on U of South Carolina complex eyed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some recent standouts in University of South Carolina athletics are asking the school to change the name of its showpiece fitness center, arguing that the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond shouldn…
Lamont: Connecticut applying soon for $300 weekly benefits
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Department of Labor will be applying “very soon” for a federal program that could lead to $300 in additional weekly unemployment benefits for certain recipients who've lost wo…
On hold: Fall athletes try to assess future
Devin Meyrer has the same feelings as many athletes in conferences that have seen their fall seasons postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. He understands why the decision was made, but he isn't sure whether it…
Bobo offended by allegations of abuse, racial insensitivity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — First-year South Carolina assistant Mike Bobo said he was offended by allegations that anyone on his former Colorado State staff or team say they were abused or treated with racial insensitivi…
Florida's Carter dedicates season to virus victims, fighters
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Zach Carter plans to play and will dedicate the season to those affected by COVID-19.
Georgia St QB out for season, virus-related heart condition
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo will not be able to play this season after being diagnosed with a heart condition related to COVID-19.
Relocated rebel statue causes athlete concerns at Ole Miss
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi has put up a barrier to partially obstruct a Confederate monument after football players said they didn't want to see the rebel soldier statue while they practice.
LA Galaxy sign G Jonathan Klinsmann, son of ex-USMNT coach
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy have signed goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former U.S. men's national team head coach and German soccer great Jürgen Klinsmann.
South Carolina RB Lloyd out for year with knee injury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has lost one of its most anticipated offensive newcomers for the season after tailback MarShawn Lloyd tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice.
6 UConn football players test positive for COVID-19
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Six University of Connecticut football players have tested positive for the coronavirus, leading the school to suspended all team activities.
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Aug. 23
No fans allowed at West Virginia's opener due to pandemic
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's season opener next month will be held without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic, the university announced Thursday.