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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…
More than 3,000 football games are off in NCAA's 3 divisions
The number of canceled or postponed college football games as of Monday, according to Associated Press research.
Collisions ... or COVID-19? Pitt relieved after scare
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In a different time, the way a number of Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi's players felt when they woke up last Thursday morning would not have been overly alarming.
NCAA looks to September for decision on basketball tipoff
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA will likely decide next month whether to start the college basketball season on time or have a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Colorado State basketball coach Boyd Grant dies at 87
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Boyd “Tiny” Grant, the basketball coach who led Colorado State and Fresno State to the NCAA Tournament, died Monday. It was his 87th birthday.
Georgia's first fall practice launches 5-way QB competition
Georgia's long-awaited return to practice is the opening to a five-way quarterback competition that could be impacted by JT Daniels' continued rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Ohio lieutenant governor backs prep sports; DeWine weighs it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Among the voices of athletes, parents and coaches clamoring for high school sports to proceed during the coronavirus pandemic is a booster with one of the state's highest-profile platforms: Re…
Virus reset: Marshall to host Appalachian State on Sept. 19
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall and Appalachian State will meet on Sept. 19 after three of their other nonconference contests were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas giving Schaefer 7-year deal worth $13.8 million
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — New Texas women's coach Vic Schaefer will get a seven-year, guaranteed contract worth $13.8 million when school regents vote to approve the deal later this week.
NABC to give college hoops players voice with new coalition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The National Association of Basketball Coaches is creating a coalition of players to provide feedback on a variety of issues, the latest example of student-athletes gaining a greater voice b…
Alabama college crowds raise questions about pandemic safety
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Frustrated by scenes of crowded entertainment districts and bars on the first weekend many students returned to the University of Alabama, officials on Monday looked for ways to improve safe…
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials
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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Aug. 15, 2020
Weekend Sports In Brief
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Powerful Southern leagues aim to forge on with fall football
Folks in the South aren’t giving up on their beloved fall tradition of college football just yet.
UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick dies of gunshot wound
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB freshman linebacker Allen Merrick has died after suffering a gunshot wound.