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Denny Stolz, former Michigan State football coach, dies at 89
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Denny Stolz, who was named football coach of the year in four conferences, has died. He was 89. Michigan State announced Stolz died on Thursday. The family informed the school of his death, and no cause was given. Stolz was 126-92-2 over 21...
Former Auburn AD Jacobs retiring after nearly 4 decades in college athletics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jay Jacobs’ first job was at a funeral home owned by his grandparents in Lafayette, Alabama. At age 12, Jacobs mowed the lawn, trimmed hedges, picked weeds and occasionally rode along on ambulance calls. He even helped out at burials. “Last man to let...
High school athlete dies after collapsing at track practice
WISNER, Neb. (AP) — A high school athlete has died after collapsing during track practice at his school in Nebraska. Hunter Palmer, 18, was a student at Wisner-Pilger High School. He collapsed Friday and died later at a nearby hospital. The multitalented student...
Hockey helped Packers' Van Ness develop into 1st-round pick
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers hope first-round pick Lukas Van Ness terrorizes quarterbacks the same way he used to intimidate opponents on the hockey rink. Van Ness gravitated to hockey as a child growing up in the Chicago suburb of Barrington, Illinois. Even after...
Arizona's de Laura, Wisconsin's Latu settle sex assault suit
HONOLULU (AP) — Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura and Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu have settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who said the two sexually assaulted her in 2018 after a football game at their Hawaii high school. A Hawaii circuit court document filed this week said...
Calvin Davis, Olympic medalist in 400 hurdles, dies at 51
Calvin Davis, the Olympic bronze medalist in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has died. He was 51. The University of Arkansas, where he went to school, said Davis died Monday. USA Track and Field also confirmed the death. No cause was given. A 400-meter...
Cheyenne Knight leads by 2 through 3 rounds at Wilshire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cheyenne Knight shot a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead through three rounds of the LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club. Knight was at 9-under 204 through 54 holes, and her best round of the week had special significance. ...
NFL draft prospects Baldonado, Gaye show international reach
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Habakkuk Baldonado and Ali Gaye grew up worlds apart. Baldonado lived in Rome, learned multiple languages and was encouraged by his mother to travel and give America a try for six months. He extended the stay to six years. Gaye was born in The...
Huskers welcome back Solich: 'Staying away only hurt myself'
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It took a long time for Frank Solich to put aside the bitterness he felt toward Nebraska following his controversial firing. Twenty years and some prodding by athletic director Trev Alberts later, Solich was back at Memorial Stadium on Friday to begin a weekend...
After Alabama birthday shooting, hope and frustration
DADEVILLE, Ala (AP) — Three days after gunfire at a Sweet 16 birthday party killed four young people and injured 32 more, some critically, victims’ relatives and officials expressed hope that investigators may be nearing an arrest and also frustration about police silence on the case. ...
