Judge rejects cameras for ex-cops’ hearings in Floyd death
A Minnesota judge rejected allowing cameras in the court for pretrial proceedings of 4 fmr. officers charged for George Floyd’s death.
Author: Associated Press
Johnson wins Travelers to extend career-long season streak
Irmo native Dustin Johnson closed with a 3-under 67 for a one-stroke victory over Kevin Streelman at fan-free TPC River Highlands. Johnson last won in Mexico City in March 2019.
Todd matches Johnson’s 61 to take the lead at Travelers
Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.
Panthers’ coach considers kneeling during national anthem
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said he’s considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with limitations on spectators
Churchill Downs says the rescheduled Kentucky Derby and Oaks will run this fall with spectators under strict guidelines to limit crowd density for the race that annually attracts more than 100,000.
ACC Commissioner Swofford to retire in June
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 academic year, ending his tenure after 24 years.
Koepka, McDowell withdrawing over coronavirus concerns
The caddies for Brooks Koepka and Graeme McDowell have tested positive for the coronavirus, and McDowell withdrew Wednesday from the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
Charleston officials vote to remove Calhoun statue in Marion Square
Many gathered in Marion Square, in Charleston, early Wednesday to watch the removal of a statue of John C. Calhoun.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878, as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Election Day in South Carolina; but for only half the state
Election Day is here again for South Carolina, but polls are only opening in half of the state’s counties.
