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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…
Judge tosses ex-basketball players' 'Fortnite' dance lawsuit
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two former University of Maryland men’s basketball players accused makers of the “Fortnite” video game of misappropriating a dance move tha…
Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, died Wednesday. He was 85.
Clemson assistant Pearman apologizes for using racial slur
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson assistant coach Danny Pearman said he made a “grave mistake” when he repeated a racial slur to ex-Tigers tight end D.J. Greenlee at practice three years ago.
Report: Rutgers softball needs change, but not discipline
A law firm released a report Tuesday on allegations of physical and emotional abuse in Rutgers University's softball program that described inappropriate behavior by coaches and a lack of communication on the part …
Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85.
Safe: Bowling Green baseball saved by donors after being cut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Thrown out, Bowling Green baseball is now safe.
LSU schedules first football games vs Grambling, Southern
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Defending national champion LSU has for the first time scheduled football games with Southern and Grambling State, LSU athletic director Scott Woodward announced on Monday.
Non-revenue sports fret over college athlete compensation
College coaches in non-revenue sports are worried about the impact legislation allowing compensation for athletes could have on their programs.
Study: College sports trail pro leagues in diversity hiring
A diversity report for racial and gender hiring across college sports found overall improvement yet still reported grades lagging behind the professional ranks.
Clemson WR Ross out for the year due to spinal condition
Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, considered a first-round NFL draft pick next spring, will miss the upcoming college season due to a spinal condition uncovered after he was hurt at practice in March.
Will open seats be familiar sight in sports as virus fades?
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Empty seats have been the norm the past few years at the University of Kansas, where a succession of football coaches has failed to turn around the flailing fortunes of the Jayhawks.
The Latest: West Virginia U. to require tests before return
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University to require virus testing before fall classes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes, the university announced…
Notre Dame-Navy football opener moved from Ireland to U.S.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The college football season opener between Notre Dame and Navy has been moved out of Ireland because of the cornavirus pandemic.