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Virginia Tech lacrosse coach apologizes for offensive video

The video, posted on social media after the Hokies’ victory at Elon on Saturday, shows team members repeatedly repeating the epithet, which is part of the lyrics of the song “Freaky Friday.”

 
Michigan State dean overseeing Nassar accused of groping students

A sexual-abuse scandal at Michigan State University widened Tuesday as authorities charged a medical school official with failing to keep former sports doctor Larry Nassar in line and accused him of groping female students and storing nude student selfies on his campus computer.

 
Man accused of flying drone over Raiders, 49ers stadiums Sunday arrested

A Northern California man accused of flying a drone over two NFL games this weekend and dropping political leaflets has been arrested in a case that raised concerns about security at professional sports events, police said Monday.

 
IOC ‘confident’ on U.S. 2024 bid despite Boston pullout

The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday it remains confident the United States will deliver a bid to host the 2024 Summer Games despite Boston’s withdrawal a day earlier.

Prosecutors will appeal Pistorius conviction, sentence

South Africa’s state prosecutors will appeal the culpable homicide conviction and five-year jail sentence handed down last week on Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, the National Prosecuting Authority said on Monday.

Red Sox broadcaster’s son pleads guilty in murder case

Jared Remy, 35, son of longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Romy, was sentenced to a mandatory life without parole for killing Jennifer Martel, 27.

 
Former NHL players file in concussion lawsuit against league

Ten former National Hockey League players, including All-Star forward Gary Leeman, claimed in a class-action lawsuit that the league hasn’t done enough to protect players from concussions.

 
Girlfriend of Ex-Patriot Aaron Hernandez indicted

The girlfriend of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a perjury charge in connection with the killing of his friend, a Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday, bringing to five the number of people facing charges in the case.