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Vikings earn home victory over Blue Mountain
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (7-9) had a dominant game at home for their Dig Pink night. Th…
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.
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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.
New plea change hearing for suspect accused of game threat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A magistrate judge rescheduled a change of plea hearing for a man accused of threatening a shooting at Ohio State University and vowing to hurt players on the football team.
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.
Georgia AD Greg McGarity given 1-year contract extension
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity has been given a one-year contract extension.
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…
South Carolina's Martin to chair hoops committee on race
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin will chair a new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address issues of race and discrimination not only within intercolleg…
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.
Texas football players march to Capitol to honor Floyd
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dozens of University of Texas football players marched with Austin police officers from campus to the state Capitol to honor the memory of George Floyd on Thursday.