Author: Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus

Jul 3, 2020 9:11 PM EDT

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The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.

Buttigieg, Columbia Mayor Benjamin teaming up on COVID-19 effort

Jul 3, 2020 1:08 AM EDT

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Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin are teaming up to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher handed recruiting penalties by NCAA

Jul 2, 2020 4:10 PM EDT

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Texas A&M’s football program was placed on probation and coach Jimbo Fisher given a six-month show cause order by the NCAA on Thursday after the Aggies were found to have violated recruiting and other rules beginning in January 2018.

Clemson’s Doc Redman takes early lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

Jul 2, 2020 4:08 PM EDT

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Doc Redman took a step toward remaining among those to make the cut in every event since the PGA Tour resumed, opening with a 7-under 65 to share the early lead Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Two charged with trying to destroy Tillman statue at SC State House

Jul 2, 2020 2:18 AM EDT

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Two people accused of placing an incendiary device at the foot of a monument of Ben Tillman at the State House were arrested.

Coach Dawn Staley awaits Olympics, focuses on South Carolina

Jul 1, 2020 9:49 PM EDT

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Coach Dawn Staley would be prepping the U.S. women’s basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics this week if not for the coronavirus pandemic.

AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start

Jul 1, 2020 9:40 PM EDT

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The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.