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National Association of Basketball Coaches Wants SAT/ACT Nixed for Student-Athletes

The National Association of Basketball Coaches wants to eliminate SAT/ACT eligibility requirements for college athletes saying they are “longstanding forces of institutional racism.” The proposal originated from the association’s Committee on Racial Reconciliation, which was formed last month to address issues related to racism and injustice in college athletics. The committee “believes that the SAT and ACT […]

Northern Illinois University’s Athletics Director Navigates Unprecedented Times

With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in states that eased social distancing protocols, Sean T. Frazier, associate vice president and director of athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), saw hopes dim for the start of college sports in the fall. Still, he’s determined to not only navigate these challenging times, but to forge a positive and enlightened future.

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Big 12 Commissioner: Too Early to Decide on Fall Sports

Bob Bowlsby, the commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, said on Tuesday it is too soon to make a decision on fall sports, reported The Dallas Morning News. “I believe it’s too early to be making those decisions,” Bowlsby said. “Frankly, we haven’t been advised to do that by our scientists and medical advisors. We’ve […]

Southeastern Conference Postpones Three Fall Sports

The Southeastern Conference said it will postpone the start of volleyball, soccer and cross country competition through at least Aug. 31 to provide additional time to prepare for the safe return of sporting events. Both exhibition and non-conference games in these sports will be postponed. The rescheduling of non-conference contests will be determined by each […]

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Suspends Fall Sports

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has suspended all mandated conference athletic events and championships through the fall semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All fall and winter sports scheduled to begin before Jan. 1 are impacted by this decision. “The entire conference has worked hard these last few months to prepare for the return of […]

Ohio State Resumes Voluntary Workouts After Stoppage Due to Positive COVID-19 Cases

Ohio State University on Tuesday resumed voluntary athletic workouts after stopping them a week ago when COVID-19 testing of student-athletes showed some positive cases. “Based on the advice of medical professionals and the results of testing on Monday (July 13) of all student-athletes currently in training, The Ohio State University Department of Athletics announced today […]

San Antonio College Removes Mascot That Represented ‘Oppressive Force’

San Antonio College has decided to remove its ‘Ranger’ mascot after campus groups campaigned for its removal for more than a year. Advocates for the removal of the mascot said it represented the Texas Rangers who have brutalized Mexican Americans, Native Americans and members of the Black community. “For generations, the Rangers were an oppressive […]

Dr. Robert Vela

How the CIAA Will Keep Student-Athletes and Fans Engaged While Fall Sports Are Suspended

On July 9, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, a Division II conference comprising 13 historically Black colleges and universities, announced that NCAA sports competition sponsored by the conference will not take place during the fall of 2020. Now, the association is working on how to keep alumni and fans engaged and excited about their institutions.

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Hampton University Suspends Fall Sports

Hampton University said it is suspending fall 2020 sporting events “out of concern for the spread of COVID-19 among our athletes and members of other [university] constituent groups.” Hampton joins other historically Black colleges and universities, Morehouse College, Langston University and Wiley College, in canceling or suspending fall sports due to the pandemic. “Please understand […]

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Patriot League Cancels Fall Sports Due to COVID-19

The Patriot League has decided it won’t play sports this coming fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy “may continue to engage in competitive opportunities as considered appropriate by their respective Superintendents.” The league said decisions about winter and spring sports competitions will be […]

NJCAA Moves Most Fall Sports to Spring 2021

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has moved most fall sports, including football to spring 2021. The NJCAA cross country championships for all three divisions and half marathon championships will remain at their originally scheduled dates in the fall, as will Division III women’s tennis. All winter sports competition will begin in January with […]

Pac-12 Moves to Conference-Only Schedule for Fall Sports

The Pac-12 CEO Group announced that it will schedule conference-only games for the fall season for several Pac-12 sports, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. It will also delay the start of mandatory athletic activities. “The health and safety of our student-athletes and all those connected to Pac-12 sports continues to be […]

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