College Sports
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Eagles women's tennis eighth in preseason poll
CHENEY — The Big Sky Conference has released the 2026 womens tennis preseason coaches poll, with the Eastern Washi…
As athletes return to campus, what are they signing up for?
Ohio State calls it the Buckeye Acknowledgment and Pledge, a two-page document the school asked its athletes to sign before they could begin using team facilities during the pandemic.
IU to review names of buildings, structures at all campuses
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University plans to review the names of all buildings and structures across its nine-campus system following the school’s decision to rename an intramural center that once honored a…
Second WVU football player tests positive for coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A second West Virginia University football player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the college said Saturday.
LSU official: Football player quarantines were anticipated
LSU has begun asking a number of football players to self-quarantine in the past week because of instances in which some players tested positive for COVID-19 after social interactions outside of the Tigers’ trainin…
Texas Tech adding grad transfer from Alabama in backfield
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech is adding Alabama graduate transfer Chadarius Townsend, who was used sparingly at running back by the Crimson Tide and has two years of eligibility remaining.
Rangers sign top 2 draft picks who wait to see where they go
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers signed their top two draft picks Friday, even though it is unclear where second baseman Justin Foscue and outfielder Evan Carter will begin their professional careers.
LSU official: Football player quarantines were anticipated
LSU has begun asking a number of football players to self-quarantine in the past week because of instances in which some players tested positive for COVID-19 after social interactions outside of the Tigers’ trainin…
Football players seek changes before returning to UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA officials say they feel good regarding answering the concerns raised by football players about returning to campus this week.
Second WVU football player tests positive for coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A second West Virginia University football player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the college said Saturday.
Ohio State-Alabama set first home-and-home football series
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama and Ohio State have scheduled a home-and-home football series for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Big Sky Conference gives athletes day off on election day
FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — The Big Sky Conference said Wednesday that it will give its schools a day off from required athletic activities on election day in November.
Utah guard Gach transfers to home state team, Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Utah guard Both Gach (pronounced booth gotch) has decided to transfer to Minnesota to play his last two seasons of college in his home state.
Washington adds graduate transfer QB Kevin Thomson
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington may have found its quarterback for the upcoming season after Kevin Thomson, the 2019 Big Sky Conference offensive player of the year, joined the Huskies as a graduate transfer.
Southern Heritage cancels September game for health reasons
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Southern Heritage Classic has canceled the Sept. 12 game scheduled between Tennessee State and Jackson State in the first known Division I cancellation because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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