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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's Noor Ahmed is the only golfer at the college level or higher known to wear a hijab while competing. Ahmed says she hopes Muslim girls are watching her and encouraged to chase their dreams in environments where they might encounter fear, uncertainty and hostility. Ahmed has been the Cornhuskers' No. 2 player most of the spring. She helped them win their first tournament title in five years.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Matthew Baldwin has signaled his intention to transfer. A school spokesman confirmed the redshirt freshman has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. He was competing for the starting job in spring practice with Georgia transfer Justin Fields, who was the favorite to win the job. Baldwin's transfer will leave graduate transfer Chris Chugunov as Fields' only backup.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan has fired gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard after an investigation confirmed he disregarded medical staff in addressing athlete injuries. The report says Reighard told a student to lie about or cover up concussion symptoms. Athletic director Michael Alford says the findings could lead to an NCAA violation. Central Michigan's Faculty Personnel Services compiled a 121-page report that found Reighard undermined the school's concussion management plan.
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