Human rights and civil liberties
Arkansas college finds no evidence of bias over dreadlocks
Sep. 12, 2019 02:43 PM EDT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An investigation found no evidence that a white head coach discriminated against a black basketball player because of his dreadlocks, the...
Texas Tech player Corprew suspended over Title IX complaint
Jun. 26, 2019 01:42 PM EDT
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech basketball player Deshawn Corprew has been suspended while the school investigates a Title IX complaint against the junior forward.
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of Oregon basketball players
Jun. 04, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. appeals court has rejected an appeal brought by three University of Oregon basketball players who said they were discriminated against when...
Once marred by racist rally, Charlottesville revels in win
By Alan Suderman Apr. 09, 2019 04:32 PM EDT
Friday Sports in Brief
By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2019 03:35 AM EDT
HORSE RACING
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Racing returned to Santa Anita for the first time since the track was closed nearly a month ago following the...
Governor: No position on Ole Miss players' anthem kneeling
By Emily Wagster Pettus Feb. 26, 2019 04:10 PM EST
Mississippi players kneel during anthem in response to rally
By R.j. Morgan Feb. 23, 2019 05:59 PM EST
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2019 02:13 AM EST
PRO BASKETBALL
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans.
By 3 p.m. Thursday, that may change.
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Judge dismisses ex-UConn coach Ollie's complaint over firing
By Dave Collins Feb. 05, 2019 11:22 AM EST
Ex-UConn coach Ollie takes dispute to state, federal court
By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 25, 2019 02:21 AM EST