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The Latest: Brazil basketball team denied entry to Colombia

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ FIBA has changed this weekend’s...

The Latest: Western Illinois postpones football opener

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2021 05:04 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Western Illinois’ football season...

A shot from Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) misses the net past Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
The Latest: Northern Colorado not playing Big Sky football

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 07:42 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen (17) celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs (14) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Texas and Oklahoma fans fill the Cotton Bowl during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Dallas. In 2021, college football will attempt to return to normal after a season roiled by the pandemic while also adapting to a new paradigm in which the athletes have more power than ever before. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
College football 2021: NCAA reforms and pandemic recovery

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2021 03:18 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: Pepperdine men's basketball on pause

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 04:13 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 04:31 PM EST

The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:58 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Texas-San Antonio football coach...

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
South Carolina pulls out of Gasparilla Bowl, game canceled

Dec. 22, 2020 06:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020 file photo, Brayden Coombs of the Detroit Lions directs a drill during an NFL football training camp practice at their team headquarters in Allen Park, Mich. Detroit dismissedCoombs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 three plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. (Mike Mulholland/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, Pool)
The Latest: South Carolina not bowl-bound; virus ends season

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 09:34 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks onto the field to talk to players during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Army takes Liberty Bowl spot left by Tennessee's withdrawal

Dec. 21, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
The Latest: Independence Bowl canceled; Army in limbo

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 11:38 AM EST

Coastal Carolina wide receiver Jaivon Heiligh (6) and teammate Will McDonald (66) celebrate Heiligh's touchdown against Troy during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Successful season? College football played 500-plus games

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2020 05:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham takes the field his his team before an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Salt Lake City. Utah’s game Saturday against Washington State will wrap up the Utes’ season. The school said Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game. The Utes would become bowl eligible with a victory over the Cougars. Coach Whittingham says he supports the players’ decision. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Virginia hosted St. Francis during the first home game of the season Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
The Latest: Sun Belt championship game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 03:51 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass against Penn State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland, Michigan State canceled again by COVID-19

By David Ginsburg Dec. 17, 2020 12:41 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Va Tech ending nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: Villanova-Virginia matchup at MSG canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 12:24 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Indiana-Purdue, Michigan-Iowa canceled; bowl also called off

By Michael Marot Dec. 15, 2020 11:01 AM EST