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Huskies push forward with 8-4 season
SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies have gotten off to a strong start for their season as they head int…
UNC football extends suspension until at least Sunday
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — University of North Carolina football is extending its suspension of athletics until at least Sunday.
Pandemic university: Michigan students adjust to COVID-19
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students at universities all over Michigan are receiving emails from their schools welcoming them back for the fall, but a cloud of concern is hovering because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates others
For the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA's decision to not charge them a year of eligibility — no matter how much they play — brings peace of mind.
Big Ten's Warren, under fire, elaborates on virus concerns
After facing backlash from players, parents, fans and others, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren attempted to elaborate Wednesday on the decision to postpone football season until spring.
Georgia St QB out for season, virus-related heart condition
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo will not be able to play this season after being diagnosed with a heart condition related to COVID-19.
NCAA moves toward free year of eligibility for fall athletes
College athletes who play fall sports, including football, will be given a free year of eligibility no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months if an NCAA recommendation is approved later this week.
Judge accepts Loughlin’s plea deal in college bribery scheme
BOSTON (AP) — “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin must serve two months in prison and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, must serve five months for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get their tw…
UConn's Stevens retires with 3 NCAA field hockey titles
STORRS, Conn (AP) — Nancy Stevens, who led UConn to three national titles in becoming the winningest coach in NCAA field hockey history, retired Friday.
Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision
Parents of Big Ten football players, upset over the process that led to the postponement of the fall season, held a protest near the conference's Chicago-area headquarters Friday while an attorney in Nebraska deman…
Lamont: Connecticut applying soon for $300 weekly benefits
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Department of Labor will be applying “very soon” for a federal program that could lead to $300 in additional weekly unemployment benefits for certain recipients who've lost wo…
Struggling Alaska-Anchorage drops hockey, skiing, gymnastics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Anchorage will drop its men's hockey program and three other sports next year because of significant reductions in state funding, the university announced Wednesday.
Clemson to play FCS opponent Citadel in Tigers' home opener
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson will start its home season against Citadel on Sept. 19, filling the lone nonconference spot on its COVID-19 revamped schedule.
Frontier moves volleyball to spring, affirms fall football
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Frontier Conference is moving its volleyball schedule to the spring, the league's Council of Presidents announced Friday, while reaffirming plans for its NAIA schools in Montana to play foo…
On hold: Fall athletes try to assess future
Devin Meyrer has the same feelings as many athletes in conferences that have seen their fall seasons postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. He understands why the decision was made, but he isn't sure whether it…