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The visual of one of the nation’s most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of the dangers athletes face when crowds get out of control. Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark was shaken up but not injured […]

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark was shaken up but not injured in the collision, which occurred Sunday as she headed toward the locker room with teammates following a 100-92 loss to then-No. 18 Ohio State in Columbus. It was the second time in less than two weeks that fans have stormed the court at the end of a Big Ten game. Boilermakers coach Matt Painter said afterward game management personnel need to be better prepared to protect athletes caught up in the commotion.

Of the six major basketball conferences, four fine host schools for failure to keep fans off the court. The ACC and Big Ten do not.

Of the six major basketball conferences, four fine host schools for failure to keep fans off the court. The ACC and Big Ten do not.

Of the six major basketball conferences, four fine host schools for failure to keep fans off the court. The ACC and Big Ten do not.

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark was shaken up but not injured in the collision, which occurred Sunday as she headed toward the locker room with teammates following a 100-92 loss to then-No. 18 Ohio State in Columbus. It was the second time in less than two weeks that fans have stormed the court at the end of a Big Ten game. Boilermakers coach Matt Painter said afterward game management personnel need to be better prepared to protect athletes caught up in the commotion.

LINCOLN, Neb. — California plans to restrict state-funded travel to Nebraska later this year, adding the Cornhusker State to a list that includes more than half of the country.

California plans to restrict state-funded travel to Nebraska this year, adding the Cornhusker State alongside more than half the country.

Johnny Harold Passman was born on Oct. 10, 1939, in Cleveland, and lived a storied life in Tennessee, Florida, California, and finally Georgia.