National Sports
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Beyond the Leaderboard: LIV Golf opens doors for next generation
LIV Golf is taking its global tour to the South, bringing back big names and team competition. However, this weekend in Dallas, the focus is about more than the game itself.
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South Sudan native Khaman Maluach has tearful reaction after Rockets select him in NBA Draft
The Former Duke center, part of team that challenged Team USA at the Paris Olympics, said he's representing "the whole continent" of Africa in the NBA.
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Super Bowl LIX performer arrested for halftime show protest listed as alleged Antonio Brown shooting victim
Antonio Brown is alleged to have shot the man who waved a Palestinian flag while performing during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.
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George Kittle's secret golf weapon: Why 49ers star still uses iconic Nike driver from 2014
George Kittle revealed the story behind his outdated Nike SasQuatch Sumo2 driver at Tight End University's golf day, explaining how he acquired the club and why he won't let it go.
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Former USMNT star warns of 'massive failure' scenario for US as host of World Cup
Team USA has a lot of pressure to succeed in the World Cup, which, in turn, could help improve the sport's popularity, a former player said.
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Who is Cooper Flagg? New NBA phenom sparking debate and conspiracy theories
The Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg as No. 1 NBA draft pick, bringing attention to his Maine roots and status as first White American top pick since 1977.
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Rays' Wander Franco found guilty in child sex abuse case
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
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Nets first-round pick Danny Wolf politely corrects mom in TV interview after harmless flub
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf gently reminded his mom there's a difference between Brooklyn and New York when discussing basketball.
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Auburn's Bruce Pearl calls out Iran's supreme leader after wild claim
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl called out Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Thursday after Khamenei took a swipe at the U.S.
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New Olympics chief calls for 'protecting' women's category amid global trans athlete wave
Kirsty Coventry, the new IOC president, discussed the "unanimous" support to protect women's sports amid transgender athlete concerns in her first official address on Thursday.
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NFL suspends Justin Tucker for violating personal conduct policy amid sexual misconduct allegations: report
Justin Tucker faces a 10-week NFL suspension after 16 massage therapists accused him of inappropriate behavior, allegations he has called "unequivocally false."
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Sixers draftee VJ Edgecombe shares story of mother's sacrifice to help him reach NBA
VJ Edgecombe endured hardship long before his NBA dream became a reality. During an emotional interview on draft night, he reflected on living without electricity.
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Dwight Howard says dog was killed in a hit-and-run: 'Who could be so heartless'
Former NBA All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard announced that his dog was killed in a hit-and-run last week.
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From protecting quarterbacks to military veterans, Broncos lineman Garett Bolles tackles wildfire prevention
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles protects his quarterback during the season, but earlier this week, he did his best to protect military veterans.
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Eastern Michigan football recruit, 17, killed in motorcycle crash after being struck by semitruck
The Eastern Michigan football community is mourning the loss of one of its recruits, Elijah Berman, after he was struck by a semitruck while riding a motorcycle Tuesday.
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MLB rookie credits popular video game for early success
Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson attributes some of his success to playing the video game Fortnite every morning before he plays.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte receives overwhelming support after fan's cruel comments about late mother
The sports community rallied around Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte after a fan who made disparaging comments about his late mother brought Marte to tears during a game.
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LSU ace pitcher Kade Anderson celebrates College World Series win as MLB Draft approaches
LSU ace Kade Anderson is enjoying his College World Series victory now, but he needs to turn the page to the MLB Draft next month rather quickly.
Events
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Crochet with Carol - DPL
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The cross pays tribute to U.S. military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

An alleged relationship with a student reportedly occurred in 2014 and 2015.

Knigga is a freshman at Eastern Michigan University.

Greensburg won the conference this season with a 7-0 record.

The Tigers were recognized at the Cincinnati Enquirer High School Sports Awards on Wednesday.