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Quincy standout ‘Duckie’ Workinger returns home to lead Vikings womens wrestling
MOSES LAKE — Shannon “Duckie” Workinger was named the new head coach of women’s wrestling at Big Bend Community Co…
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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert returning for senior season
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert will not pursue professional options and is returning to Gonzaga for his senior season.
Mamukelashvili opts out of NBA draft, returns to Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has opted out of the NBA draft and is returning to Seton Hall for his senior year.
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Magnolias and stars. Crosses and guitars. Beer cans and crawfish. A Gulf Coast lighthouse. Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. All appear on proposals the general public submitted for a new Mis…
WCC institutes new rule to increase diversity
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The West Coast Conference is implementing a new rule aimed at increasing diversity in hiring for key positions.
Weekend Sports in Brief
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Charges dismissed against Tennessee lineman Darel Middleton
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee defensive lineman Darel Middleton no longer faces charges of domestic assault and public intoxication for an incident with his girlfriend in February.
Big Ten Freshman of Year Cockburn returning to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Freshman of the Year Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season.
Reports: Text to Pac-12 players encourages possible opt-out
A text message circulating among Pac-12 football players is encouraging them to opt-out of practices and games until they can negotiate protections and benefits related to health and safety, economic rights and the…
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu to return for junior season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois basketball star Ayo Dosunmu plans to return for his junior season rather than turn pro.
Stanford guard Tyrell Terry remains in NBA draft
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford guard Tyrell Terry has decided to keep his name in the NBA draft and skip his final three seasons of college.
Friday Sports in Brief
BASEBALL
Harvey Updyke, 'Bama fan who poisoned trees at Auburn, dies
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Harvey Updyke, the overzealous University of Alabama football fan who poisoned landmark oak trees at archrival Auburn University and went to jail after bragging about it on a radio show, has di…
DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career.
Mitchell to return for senior season at San Diego State
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Forward Matt Mitchell will return to San Diego State for his senior season after exploring his chances in the NBA Draft.