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Jill Allred signs to Vikings softball
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights’ Jill Allred has signed her letter of intent Tuesday to play softball at Big Bend C…
Hall's Powell has no regrets despite no NCAA Tournament
Preseason All-American Myles Powell has no regrets about returning for his senior season at No. 16 Seton Hall despite the Big East and NCAA tournaments being canceled because of the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Latest: Sun Belt cancels all organized sports activities
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Brown names Marini 1st female position coach in Division I
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown has promoted Heather Marini to quarterbacks coach, making her the first female position coach in Division I football.
Seldom-used Florida forward Bassett enters transfer portal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Dontay Bassett is looking to transfer after playing in just 17 games this season.
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been
For all those who dreamed the impossible — making it a whole month without getting a single game wrong in the bracket — this is your year.
AP Exclusive: Inside NCAA's attempt to save March Madness
As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could not be held during their usual three-week window because of concerns about the coronavirus, organizers scrambled to devise a plan for a 16-team event to s…
NRA endorses Sessions in Senate race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The National Rifle Association is endorsing Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown
MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life.
Friday Sports in Brief
VIRUS OUTBREAK
Rutgers crushed: 1st NCAA spot in 29 years was but days away
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers seemed to be a only couple of days away from ending a nearly three-decade absence from the NCAA Tournament.
Syracuse freshman guard Brycen Goodine to transfer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse freshman Brycen Goodine is transferring.
UNC Wilmington hires NC State assistant Siddle as coach
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — UNC Wilmington hired North Carolina State assistant coach Takayo Siddle as basketball coach Friday.
Iona coach Cluess steps down after 6 NCAA Tournament berths
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Cluess, who led Iona to six NCAA Tournament appearances, resigned Friday to focus on making a full recovery from a recent health concern.
Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday.
AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Friday.