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Cougars earn close win over Pepperdine
PULLMAN — Washington State Cougars (2-12) shook off a slow start and used a strong second half to earn a 66-63 win…
Fox retires as Tar Heels baseball coach; Forbes takes over
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mike Fox has retired as North Carolina’s baseball coach after seven trips to the College World Series, with the school promoting longtime assistant Scott Forbes to take over the program.
NASCAR and jousting exceptions to SC's large crowd ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans can watch September's NASCAR race at Darlington in person and have a four-course meal while watching a medieval jousting tournament thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina's rule b…
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…
After MAC surrenders to pandemic, will other leagues follow?
In many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football.
Texas Tech women's coach fired one day after report of abuse
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech fired women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings on Thursday, a day after a scathing newspaper report alleging a culture of abuse in her program.
Texas Tech AD apologizes to team after firing Stollings
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt publicly apologized Friday to players on the women's basketball team for what they experienced under fired coach Marlene Stollings.
Several Colorado State football players dispute allegations
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Several
Maryland QB Josh Jackson opts out, along with 5 others
Maryland senior quarterback Josh Jackson has opted out of the upcoming football season, leaving the Terrapins with very little depth and experience at the pivotal position.
AP source: Mid-American Conference becomes 1st major college football conference to cancel fall season
CLEVELAND (AP) — AP source: Mid-American Conference becomes 1st major college football conference to cancel fall season.
LSU adds Missouri, Vanderbilt in revamped SEC schedule
Defending Southeastern Conference and national champion LSU will host Missouri and visit Vanderbilt in its expanded Southeastern Conference schedule, while Alabama will visit Mizzou and host Kentucky in league play…
Pitt defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman opts out of 2020 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh junior defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman has opted out of the 2020 season to focus on next year's NFL draft.
Column: Beyond kneeling, T-shirts, sports push major changes
ATLANTA (AP) — Kneeling is a powerful gesture. T-shirts send a meaningful message. Locking arms is a mighty symbol of unity in these troubled times.
Big Sky Conference postpones football season to spring
The Big Sky Conference postponed its football season to the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and called for the FCS playoffs to be moved to the second semester as well.
Colorado State pauses football after allegations of racism
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State is pausing all football activities after an investigation started by the president of the university into the program’s handling of COVID-19 cases uncovered allegations of …
The Latest: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence considered opting out
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: