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Chuck Christian, of Randolph, Mass., the first former Michigan football player to publicly say that a team doctor abused him, looks through a window in his home while standing for a photograph, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Randolph. Christian, a 60-year-old artist, said during a videoconferencing interview Wednesday, April 22, that the late Dr. Robert Anderson gave him unnecessary rectal exams before he played for the Wolverines during 1977-80 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Ex-Michigan tight end Chuck Christian says he was abused

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2020 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2018, file photo, Jovan Dewitt, Nebraska football outside linebackers and special teams coach, is introduced to fans at halftime of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, in Lincoln, Neb. Dewitt’s happy place is on the practice field, and he’s never appreciated being there as much as he does now. Dewitt is back at his job as Nebraska’s outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator following intense treatments for throat cancer that caused him to lost 102 pounds and zapped most of his energy. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska aide relishing practices following cancer treatment

By Eric Olson Aug. 06, 2019 02:30 AM EDT

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Cancer to keep Nebraska aide Jovan Dewitt out part of spring

Feb. 27, 2019 08:28 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Jovan Dewitt has been throat cancer and won't work full-time during spring...

John Kruse, Tyler Trent's roommate at Purdue University, speaks during a funeral for Trent at College Park Church, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Trent, an avid Purdue fan, died on New Year's Day, following a bout with bone cancer. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
Purdue fan who inspired amid cancer fight laid to rest

Jan. 08, 2019 11:00 PM EST