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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…
'Clinical judgments' key in college football contact tracing
A planned scrimmage at Tennessee last weekend turned into a scaled-down practice when the Volunteers were without about 35 players due to COVID-19.
University at Buffalo basketball player charged in stabbing
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — A University at Buffalo basketball player was charged Friday with assault and weapons possession after stabbing a rival player during an off-campus pickup scrimmage, officials said.
The Latest: Positive tests prompt pause to Memphis football
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Big 12 to implement rapid COVID-19 tests day before games
The Big 12 announced Friday it has secured access to COVID-19 antigen testing that produces rapid results and will be used the day before competition on players, coaches and staff.
No. 18 Tar Heels eager to see Howell's next act at QB
Sam Howell rarely looked like a rookie at North Carolina last season, rolling to big yardage totals and throwing more touchdowns than any true freshman in Bowl Subdivision history.
Ex-Penn State WR Shorter gets waiver to play now at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter is eligible to play for No. 8 Florida this season.
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Week 2 Preview: Trevor Lawrence launches Heisman campaign
This college football season is already so odd that it’s unclear whether this is Week 1 or Week 2.
'Clinical judgments' key in college football contact tracing
A planned scrimmage at Tennessee last weekend turned into a scaled-down practice when the Volunteers were without about 35 players due to COVID-19.
Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
Big 12 opens virus-delayed 25th season with only 7 games
Some things to watch in the Big 12 Conference during the delayed opening weekend of the league's 25th season, with just seven teams set to play their only non-conference games at home this weekend after three games…
Rutgers: 4 student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers says four student-athletes and a member of its athletic staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Latest: Wisconsin football, hockey taking 2-week break
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
BC pauses swim team activities after athletes test positive
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Boston College has suspended activities for its swimming and diving program after some team members tested positive for the coronavirus, the school said.
Pac-12 programs differ on reporting student-athlete cases
While the Pac-12 will soon be able to rapidly test athletes, hopes that a fall football season might be salvaged remain premature.