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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…
Alabama players, Saban appear in anti-racism video
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama football team released an emotional video on Thursday speaking out against racism and ending with the message that “all lives can’t matter until Black lives matter.…
Michigan announces Smith, Brown joining basketball program
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officially announced Wednesday that Mike Smith and Chaundee Brown are joining the basketball program as transfers.
Washington makes cuts to athletic budget
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is reducing its overall athletic department operating budget by 15% for the 2020-21 fiscal year and all the school’s head coaches have agreed to minimum 5% pay reductions.
Miami OL Navaughn Donaldson says he's redshirting in 2020
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Offensive lineman Navaughn Donaldson, who has made more starts at Miami than any other player on the current roster, said Wednesday that he is going to redshirt this coming season.
Kentucky city passes resolution to remove Lee statue
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A western Kentucky city has passed a resolution asking county officials to remove a century-old Confederate statue from the community's courthouse.
Oregon, Oregon State drop 'Civil War' name for rivalry
Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their rivalry games.
Tennessee planning on fans in stands with Vols' budget cuts
Tennessee’s athletic budget for 2020-21 is based on the Volunteers having fans in the stands for the upcoming football season but still includes a $10.1 million cut in overall revenues.
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June 26
Lobbying grows against Mississippi's rebel-themed flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — University coaches and Christian ministers filled the Mississippi Capitol on Thursday, urging legislators to seize the moment and remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag while…
Oklahoma State adds diversity council amid controversy
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletics announced a new diversity council Wednesday amid the fallout from football coach Mike Gundy's decision to wear a T-shirt promoting a far-right news network.
Washington makes cuts to athletic budget
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is reducing its overall athletic department operating budget by 15% for the 2020-21 fiscal year and all the school’s head coaches have agreed to minimum 5% pay reductions.
Clemson has 14 more football players test positive this week
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson said 14 more football players tested positive for the coronavirus this week, bringing the team total to 37 members who have had the disease since the school reopened facilities for work…
Oregon, Oregon State drop 'Civil War' name for rivalry
Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their rivalry games.
Louisiana-Monroe signs football coach to 2-year extension
MONROE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Monroe has signed its football coach to a 2-year contract extension that keeps him with the Warhawks through the 2022 season.
Tennessee planning on fans in stands with Vols' budget cuts
Tennessee’s athletic budget for 2020-21 is based on the Volunteers having fans in the stands for the upcoming football season but still includes a $10.1 million cut in overall revenues.