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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…
Falcons boost offense in class of 20 college free agents
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After focusing on defense in the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons added more help on offense when they agreed to contracts with 20 college free agents on Monday.
KU's Miles, Self, Long take salary cuts equal to $500K
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas athletic director Jeff Long, football coach Les Miles and basketball coach Bill Self announced Monday they had taken a 10% salary reduction for the next six months in an effort to save …
Wake Forest says it has fired basketball coach Danny Manning after losing seasons in 5 of his 6 years
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest says it has fired basketball coach Danny Manning after losing seasons in 5 of his 6 years.
US journalists seek to help colleagues affected by virus
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Journalists from around the U.S. are finding ways to help their colleagues simply pay rent or buy groceries as they face lost or reduced paychecks because of layoffs and furloughs caused by the…
Ole Miss hires new softball coach
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Ole Miss has a new person in charge of its softball program.
For Saints, fewer was better in the 2020 draft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis didn't want to invest draft choices in players who'd struggle to make a roster loaded with regulars from three straight division-winning…
Texans' O'Brien uses 1st draft as GM to address many needs
Coach Bill O’Brien addressed many of the Houston Texans’ needs in his first draft as the team’s general manager, despite not having a first-round pick.
Falcons use draft to rebuild substandard defense
ATLANTA (AP) — After back-to-back losing seasons, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn know they're under pressure in 2020.
NCAA denies request to drop Division I sport minimum
The NCAA Division I Council denied a request to temporarily waive the minimum number of sports required to be a Division I member and delayed a decision on allowing all college athletes to be immediately eligible o…
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
Gonzaga's Petrusev will enter NBA draft, but not hire agent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev has become the third Bulldog to declare for the NBA draft this year without hiring an agent.
Seattle opts for experience over projects in draft class
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks were not in search of projects in this year's NFL draft. That might have to do with the changes to this offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bears draft big TE, speedy WR, add to defense in draft
The Chicago Bears drafted a big tight end and a speedy receiver. They didn't ignore their defense, either.
Gonzaga's Ayayi declares for NBA draft, won't hire agent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga sophomore Joel Ayayi declared for the NBA draft on Saturday but will not hire an agent.
University of Kansas announces pay cuts among top officials
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas is temporarily slashing the pay of high-ranking administrators and athletic staff in anticipation of the coronavirus causing tens of millions of dollars in financial l…