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The Latest: Bowling Green saves baseball program after cut

By The Associated Press 19 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 11:19 AM EDT
June 2 1896 — Hastings, ridden by H. Griffin, edges Handspring by a neck to capture the Belmont Stakes. 1908 — Royal...

FILE - In this March 23, 2007, file photo, Alabama-Huntsville's Shaun Arvai, left, kneels on the ice after Alabama-Huntsville lost 3-2 to Notre Dame in two overtimes in a semifinal of the NCAA men's hockey Midwest Regional in Grand Rapids, Mich. When the word came down in one of those end-of-the-week news dumps that Alabama-Huntsville was dropping its men's hockey team, it hit especially hard. UAH also eliminated its men's and women's tennis teams at the same time it announced hockey's demise _ all in the name of balancing a bottom line that has taken a huge hit during the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Adam Bird, File)

Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama

By Paul Newberry May. 29, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Georgia St plans to reopen athletic facilities

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
May 30 1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win the Preakness Stakes. 1908 — Jockey Joe Notter misjudges the...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

The Latest: Eastern Michigan coaches taking salary cuts

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2020 02:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, left, talks to athletic director Barry Alvarez before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin announced Saturday, May 9, 2020, it is asking 25 of its highest-earning employees to volunteer for a 15% pay cut over the next six months. That group includes athletic director Barry Alvarez, football coach Paul Chryst and men's basketball coach Greg Gard. There won't be any reduction of work hours.
(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The move of the Triple Crown’s first leg to Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic will mark the first time the Derby won’t run on the first Saturday in May since 1945. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

The Latest: North Carolina considering allowing NASCAR race

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Big Ten announces members of disease task force

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Western Michigan's Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard makes a speech to honor the men's basketball team's effort this season before Selection Sunday at Cityscape Events Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. The coronavirus pandemic didn't just wipe out the NCAA Tournament games when it hit college basketball. The coaching carousel is also on hold. Before long, WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard was dealing with restrictions on travel and external hires, and it was obvious this would not be a normal coaching search. (Junfu Han/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)

Coaching carousel slows down amid coronavirus concerns

By Noah Trister Apr. 15, 2020 02:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The NCAA transfer portal was implemented two years ago, intended to help ease the burden on administrators, increase transparency and empower athletes who complained about being prevented at times from going elsewhere. “There’s a lot of juggling that has to take place because of the transfer portal,” said Kansas coach Bill Self, who lost elite guard Isaac McBride to Vanderbilt but enjoyed the benefit of getting sharp-shooter Isaiah Moss from Iowa this past season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

By Dave Skretta Apr. 14, 2020 03:25 AM EDT

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Indianapolis. Between family time, trying to perfect a crock-pot chili recipe and binging on “Tiger King” on Netflix, Ohio State coach Ryan Day is spending his quarantined hours trying to keep coaches and players on track in the face of an uncertain future. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Amid uncertainty, college football trying to plan for season

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 10, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

Gillispie named coach at Tarelton State for transition to DI

Mar. 30, 2020 09:16 PM EDT
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Billy Gillispie was named head coach at Tarleton State, taking over a program making the transition from NCAA Division II to...