Athlete health
FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes acknowledges fans as he takes the pitch to lead his team against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Major League Soccer coaches are welcoming the opportunity to use five substitutes when play resumes in Florida next month, out of concern for both player fitness and the summertime heat. The adoption of the rule and the expansion of game-day rosters are especially important given the relatively short preparation time teams have had for the MLS Is Back Tournament, which starts July 8, 2020, at the sports complex at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Grand Canyon hoops team placed in quarantine

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, an Arizona State fan is all alone in the upper deck during an NCAA college football game against Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. As lock-downs are lifted, restrictions on social gatherings eased and life begins to resemble some sense, sports are finally starting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. The improved at-home experience, the emergence of wide-spread legalized betting and the changing social makeup of fan bases have been catalysts, while dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
The Latest: 28 Clemson athletes, staffers test positive

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 12:57 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: 75 Penn State football players to return Monday

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Houston's White out for year after injuring knee in workout

May. 27, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston forward Fabian White Jr. will have knee surgery this week and miss this season after injuring himself in a workout. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020 file photo DePaul's Jalen Coleman-Lands plays during an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Villanova, Pa. Coleman-Lands will play his final season as a graduate transfer at Iowa State. Iowa State announced Coleman-Lands' signing Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He averaged 11.1 points per game for the Blue Demons last season and will be eligible immediately pending his graduation from DePaul. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file)
Ex-De Paul player Jalen Coleman-Lands signs with Iowa State

May. 26, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, in Washington. In a statement issued by Georgetown on Friday, May 22, 2020, Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this June 14, 2019, file photo, the College World Series logo is partially painted at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., as Vanderbilt players practice ahead of their College World Series game against Louisville. A group of Power Five coaches led by Michigan’s Erik Bakich is proposing a later start to the college baseball season to trim expenses in the post-coronavirus era, make the game more fan friendly and reduce injury risk to players. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
College baseball into July? Coaches say it would save money

By Eric Olson May. 22, 2020 04:15 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

Iowa's Bohannon, Nunge granted extra year of eligibility

May. 12, 2020 12:49 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Big Ten Conference has approved hardship waiver petitions for Iowa basketball players Jordan Bohannon and Jack Nunge, giving each an...

North Carolina's Jeremiah Francis (13) drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Va. Wednesday, Jan. 22 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
UNC reserve freshman point guard Francis plans to transfer

Apr. 23, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

NCAA gives injured Ball St. guard 6th year of eligibility

Apr. 21, 2020 06:06 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ball State guard K.J. Walton will return for his sixth college season after receiving a waiver from the NCAA and the approval of the Mid...

Ole Miss signs Rider graduate transfer Dimencio Vaughn

Apr. 15, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Dimencio Vaughn, a graduate transfer from Rider, has signed to play his final season with Mississippi. Ole Miss coach...

Vandy senior Clevon Brown granted extra year after injury

Apr. 14, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt senior forward Clevon Brown has been granted an extra year of eligibility after a knee injury limited him to nine games this...

Haarms decides to leave Purdue, enter transfer portal

Apr. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Matt Haarms has entered the transfer portal and intends to play his final college season at another school, coach...

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) dribbles past Virginia Tech guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Louisville's Nwora enters NBA draft after All-America season

Apr. 06, 2020 01:50 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

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. As thousands of college athletes and coaches across the country try to adjust after the sudden suspensions of entire seasons of competition and perhaps more so the camaraderie of daily practices, training sessions and team meals, communication specialists and mental health professionals are encouraging those involved to allow these young men and women to go through the stages of grieving as needed. "I think for all of us in college athletics the No. 1 focus always has to be on the student's well-being," Musselman said. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Coaches find ways to support young athletes feeling adrift

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 27, 2020 01:24 AM EDT