Photo by Volunteer Photographer Jeremy, "Photogrpahy Jerm"

Let's keep this simple: Tony Gwynn could hit. "Some hitters use bats as more of a battering ram," one former teammate said. "Tony used his bats more as a paintbrush."

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper didn't hold back in his desire to see major league players taking part in the Olympics when baseball returns to the Summer Games in 2021.

Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers said his organization will be "good partners" if and when the NBA regular season resumes.

International and Indian celebrities to take part from home in fundraising event

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Mick Jagger and Will Smith will be among dozens of international and Indian celebrities performing from their homes in a four-hour concert to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus in India, where the number of cases is surging.

The country’s cricket captain Virat Kohli, actors Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan are some of the top domestic names billed to perform or read messages during the event on Sunday.

Related: Mobs stop Indian doctors' burials: 'Covid-19 took his life, why take his dignity?'

Two years ago the photographer Palani Mohan received life-saving heart surgery. After his recovery he started to see the world and his work differently. He was drawn to images, old and new, that evoked silence and peace, and inspired reflection. ‘As we spend these days and weeks at home, I’m grateful for this time I have with my thoughts, and to witness the power of the small good things that surround us,’ he says. ‘My hope, especially in these difficult times, is that when you look at these images you can find a place for yourself within them, and be still.’

• Palani Mohan: the last rickshaws of Kolkata – in pictures

State-built Aarogya Setu has had record downloads but critics warn of civil liberties implications

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Narendra Modi’s request was simple: to help combat the spread of coronavirus, people should download an Indian government-built smartphone app that helps identify their risk of catching and spreading the virus.

“As more and more people use it, its effectiveness will increase,” the prime minister said in a televised address last month.

EU-hosted talks tout cooperation but is not addressed by India, Russia or US

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World leaders, with the notable exception of Donald Trump, stumped up nearly €7.4bn (£6.5bn) to research Covid-19 vaccines and therapies at a virtual event convened by the EU, pledging the money will also be used to distribute any vaccine to poor countries on time and equitably.

But in a sign of the fractured state of global health diplomacy, the event was not addressed by India, Russia or the US. After a weekend of persuasion, China was represented by its ambassador to the EU.

UK data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that men are almost twice as likely to die from the disease as women. The trend was first seen in China, where one analysis found a fatality rate of 2.8% in men compared with 1.7% in women. Since then, the pattern has been mirrored in France, Germany, Iran, South Korea and Italy, where men have accounted for 71% of deaths.

UK data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that men are almost twice as likely to die from the disease as women. The trend was first seen in China, where one analysis found a fatality rate of 2.8% in men compared with 1.7% in women. Since then, the pattern has been mirrored in France, Germany, Iran, South Korea and Italy, where men have accounted for 71% of deaths.

‘Special corona fee’ levied to deter gatherings after police called in to break up crowds

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Officials in India’s capital have imposed a special tax of 70% on retail alcohol purchases to deter large gatherings at stores as authorities ease a six-week lockdown imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Taxes on alcohol are a key contributor to the revenue of many of India’s 36 states and federal territories, most of which are running short of funds because of the lengthy disruption in economic activity caused by the virus.

A radical new form of universal basic income could revitalise damaged economies

While countries in east Asia and Europe are gradually taking steps towards reopening their economies, many in the global south are wondering whether the worst of the pandemic is yet to come. As economists who work on poverty alleviation in developing countries, we are often asked what the effects of coronavirus will be in south Asia and Africa. The truth is, we don’t know. Without extensive testing to map the number of cases, it’s impossible to tell how far the virus has already spread. We don’t yet have enough information about how Covid-19 behaves under different conditions such as sunlight, heat and humidity. Developing countries’ more youthful populations may spare them the worst of the pandemic, but health systems in the global south are poorly equipped to deal with an outbreak, and poverty is linked to co-morbidities that put people at a higher risk of serious illness.

Without the information widespread testing provides, many poorer countries have taken an extremely cautious approach. India imposed a total lockdown on 24 March, by which time the country had about 500 confirmed cases. Countries such as Rwanda, South Africa and Nigeria enforced lockdowns in late March, long before the virus was expected to peak. But these lockdown measures can’t last forever. Poorer countries could have used the quarantine to buy time, gather information about how the disease behaves and develop a testing and tracing strategy. Unfortunately, not much of this has happened. And, far from coming to their aid, rich countries have outrun poorer nations in the race for PPE, oxygen and ventilators.

Mohar Singh was once one of the most feared men in the Chambal region

A notorious bandit who spent years rampaging across central India’s impoverished badlands before trying his luck as a Bollywood actor and politician has died aged 92, police have said.

Mohar Singh, once one of the most feared men in the Chambal region accused of hundreds of murders, kidnappings and other crimes, died on Tuesday, a senior police official in Bhind district told AFP.

Related: Masked assassins kill Bandit Queen

Decades after Bhopal, lack of law enforcement and political will plagues Indian industry

The gas leak at a chemical factory in Visakhapatnam will immediately remind many in India and beyond of the 1984 Bhopal disaster, widely considered the world’s worst industrial disaster.

So far, the scale of the tragedies are very different. Eleven people are confirmed to have died in Visakhapatnam – but with hundreds hospitalised and thousands affected, there are fears the toll will rise. In Bhopal, 4,000 people died within days of the toxic gas leak from a pesticide plant in the central Indian city, and thousands more in the following years.

Quarterbacks at the top. Elite wide receiver talent. And a top tier of offensive linemen. The Class of 2021 could be special.

After finishing outside the top 50 in recruiting in 2020, USC has a plan to keep California's top prospects within the state and return to the top.

Alabama quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who was third string last season behind older brother Tua, has entered the transfer portal, a source told ESPN.

Mayfield vs. Mahomes. Drew Brees' 83-pass game at Purdue. West Virginia hanging 70 on Clemson. From BYU-SMU in 1980 to LSU-Alabama in 2019, these are the games that changed college football.

(Lawrence KS) The Indians kicked off the Homecoming Football Game at 1:00pm on Saturday October 6^th against Lindenwood University Belleville.

(Lawrence, KS) The Senior Indians took Haskell Memorial Field for one last time Saturday November 10^th 2012.

With temperatures dropping below 30's this week. The Indian's not only said their farewell to the beautiful weather, they also said farewell to 4 seniors. Maverick Lang, Victor DeMarco, Kaleb Burns and Devin Leitka will be graduating from Haskell.

Haskell Cross Country season opener starts at Riim Rock Farm.  

Thomas Zunie, a junior from Zunie, New Mexico placed first in the 2011 Ottawa Invite.

Fayetteville, Arkansas - The Haskel men's cross country team compete in the 28th Annual Chile Pepper Festival. 

Lawrence, Kansas - The Haskell Men's team competed in the Haskell Invitational this past Saturday morning. 

Lawrence, Kansas - The Haskell Men's team competed in the Johnson County Community College Fall Classic on Friday night.

Baldwin City, Kansas - The Haskell Men's team competed in the Baker Maple Leaf Invite Saturday morning. 

Emporia, Kansas – The Haskell men's cross country team finished in 18th place with 421 points at the Papa John's Invitational in Emporia at Municipal Golf Course on Friday afternoon.

Fayetteville, Arkansas – The Haskell men's cross country team finished in 37th place with 1130 points at the 29th annual Chile Pepper Festival at Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Lawrence, Kansas – The Haskell men's cross country team finished in 8th place with 228 points at the Haskell Invitational at Billy Mills Trail Course on Saturday.

Winfield, Kansas – The Haskell men's cross country team finished in 17th place with 463 points at the NAIA Mid-States Classic on Saturday, October 21st.

Bettendorf, Iowa – The Haskell men's cross country team finished in 4th place with 102 points at the Association of Independent Institutions Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

Please join us at Wednesday, November 14, 8:30 am in Navarre Hall Regents room as we send our men's and qualifying women's cross country teams as they head to the National Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sooners senior Maggie Nichols never could have envisioned how her NCAA gymnastics career would end, but the unprecedented events don't take away from all she accomplished.

The 2020 UCLA Bruins might have been on pace for NCAA softball history, but they're not the only powerhouse team not to win a WCWS title.

Ohio State will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging decades-old sexual abuse and mistreatment by a team doctor, Richard Strauss.

ESPN's team of college sports writers breaks down the best individual performances they've seen in their collective decades around sports.

ESPN's team of college writers and reporters reflects on the amazing plays they've seen during their decades of collective coverage.

Senior Jack Boyle's game-winning buzzer-beater sent Pomona-Pitzer to the Division III Sweet 16. But due to the pandemic, it would be his last shot.

More details have emerged on a virtual draft in early June. Plus, the latest on when, where and how the season could resume.

The game had star power, sizzle and 14 total goals. Plus, we debate Lemieux's status in the GOAT rankings, and how these Penguins would fare in today's NHL.

From building more than 10 scenarios for the return of fans to pitches from local entrepreneurs, the Sharks have remained busy while no hockey is being played.

The Panthers announced Tuesday that Russian forward Grigori Denisenko, the 15th overall pick in the 2018 draft, has agreed to a three-year entry-level contract.

Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Panthers prospect Jack Rodewald were both condemned by the NHL over "misogynistic and reprehensible" comments made on social media.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price reached out to two boys whose parents were killed last month in the Nova Scotia mass shooting.

From 2000 to 2001, Jordan was a part-owner of the Capitals. We recount those days with help from the folks who lived it.

Haskell Volleyball faced Cottey College and Ottawa University this week with a win and a loss at home.