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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…
Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint
DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.
The Latest: Clemson football players lead march on campus
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6 Houston athletes test positive for COVID-19 with symptoms
HOUSTON (AP) — The University of Houston is suspending all voluntary workouts for its athletes after six tested positive for COVID-19 with symptoms.
Schools debate whether to detail positive tests for athletes
Over the past two weeks, as college athletes have returned to campuses to work out and prepare for sports later this year, a handful of them have tested positive for the coronavirus.
NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.
The Latest: 7 Minneapolis officers quit in wake of protests
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Schools debate whether to detail positive tests for athletes
Over the past two weeks, as college athletes have returned to campuses to work out and prepare for sports later this year, a handful of them have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Latest: La. Tech football player positive for COVID-19
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Louisiana license plate will celebrate LSU football victory
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Motorists who want to celebrate Louisiana State University's latest college football national championship victory will be able to buy a specialized license plate commemorating the season.
Memphis to play Mississippi State home-and-home in '28, '29
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers will host Mississippi State in 2028 and visit the Bulldogs in 2029 in a new home-and-home series.
Arizona State and Grand Canyon schedule 2-year series
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona State and Grand Canyon will meet in men's basketball for the first time in 40 years next season as part of a home-and-home series.
Seniors at UP school get gifts from 1925 alumnus, wife
LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (AP) — A school district in the Upper Peninsula is giving college scholarships to graduates, thanks to a $2.5 million gift from a couple with ties to the area.
NCAA proposal for extended college football preseason set
The NCAA football oversight committee Thursday finalized a plan for an extended preseason that would include an additional two weeks for teams to hold walk-throughs.
Wait continues for hundreds of undrafted baseball players
NEW YORK (AP) — They sat anxiously by their phones, computers and TVs, hoping to hear their names called by big league teams.
Liberty player to transfer, cites 'racial insensitivities'
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — A women's basketball player at Liberty University says she is transferring because of “racial insensitivities shown within the leadership and culture” of the school.