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Cougars’ Whitaker earns Coach of the Year
PULLMAN — After guiding the Washington State Cougars swimming and dive program to its winningest season, Head Coac…
Free COVID-19 test sites open, surgeon general urges testing
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general said Friday that Alabama remains in the “red zone” for COVID-19 spread, but numbers are headed in the right direction, as he and state health officials announced the ope…
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.
U. of South Carolina considers removing Thurmond's name
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some recent standouts in University of South Carolina athletics are asking the school to change the name of its showpiece fitness center, arguing that the late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond shouldn…
Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Kennedy had plenty of reasons to opt out of college football even as the Southeastern Conference prepares for its league-only season.
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.
Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus
Iowa will drop four sports programs as part of the athletic department's response to a projected loss of $100 million in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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…
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…
TCU QB Max Duggan out after tests reveal health issue
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU starting quarterback Max Duggan could miss at least the start of the season because of a previously undetected, life-long health issue that was revealed during preseason testing and has…
Syracuse confident but wary as football season nears
Syracuse coach Dino Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic.
Syracuse both wary and confident as season nears
Syracuse coach Dino Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic.
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.
The Latest: Texas A&M to have reduced capacity for football
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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.