Miscellany

Villanova University dropped convicted killer John E. du Pont’s name from its basketball arena after getting complaints from students and the public.

Cuban hurdler Jose Perez has requested asylum in the United States, 10 days after leaving his team during a track and field championship in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Charles Taylor, a prominent horseman who capped his career by bringing the Breeders’ Cup to Canada last year, died Tuesday. He was 62.