Pirate Press: ECU Headlines
ECU Athletics Launches New ECUPirates.com ecupirates.com
Health director says ECU cluster involves 17-18 cases WITN 7
247 Sports
Harrell’s energy resonating with new-look defense Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)
Around the American Athletic Conference
No fans allowed for Navy football season opener against BYU amid coronavirus concerns Annapolis Capital
Navy football won’t allow fans for opener against BYU Washington Post
Mids Rule Out Fans In Stands At Sept. 7 Opener WBAL
AMERICAN ANNOUNCES ELECTION DAY AS A DAY OFF FROM ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES American Athletic Conference
247 Sports
- Notre Dame Scheduled To Host South Florida On Sept. 19
- Shane Buechele a Top 20 Pro Football Focus QB entering 2020
USF close to securing 2020 game vs. Notre Dame, report says Tampa Bay Times
Orlando Sentinel
- UCF AD Danny White asks fans for patience amid football uncertainty
- Former Edgewater QB R.J. Harvey transfers to UCF from Virginia
Can college football pull off a season in a pandemic? Even the doctors can’t agree | Giannotto Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tulsa World
- TU athletic director Derrick Gragg leaving for NCAA position
- TU athletic director Derrick Gragg headed to NCAA to be ‘part of a movement’
- Bill Haisten: As Derrick Gragg departs, his successor must accept TU’s ‘uniqueness’
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
Raleigh News and Observer
- With road trip to Notre Dame looming, Duke’s defense looks to gel quickly
- NC State’s Doeren on COVID outbreaks after students return to school
- Charlotte 49ers football looking for something special from special teams
N.C. Colleges Aren’t Providing Key COVID Data to the Public U.S. News & World Report
A&T remains undecided about MEAC’s plan to play fall sports in spring Winston Salem Journal
MEAC plans for football as conference announces tentative spring format with fall sports Norfolk Virginian Pilot
The Associated Press
- Clemson to play FCS opponent Citadel in Tigers’ home opener
- Big Ten’s Warren, under fire, elaborates on virus concerns
- The Latest: Auburn to limit seating capacity for home games
- AP source: NCAA recommends free year of eligibility for fall
EKU contest brings multiple benefits for Marshall football Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Chuck Landon: WVU, MU both opening with EKU unprecedented Charleston Gazette Mail
Charleston Post Courier
- Coastal Carolina football continues to prepare for season despite several schedule changes
- The Citadel at Clemson game is on, and Bulldogs add a second foe for fall football
- Coastal Carolina football adds old foe Liberty University to its schedule
Washington Post
- NCAA Div. I Council recommends fall-sport athletes receive extra year of eligibility
- Meet the doctors who are helping decide the fate of the college football season
- What does a college football team do when there’s no season? Make a plan.
- Athlete-only dorms, banned in the 1990s, could be the NCAA’s answer to the current pandemic
- In the SEC, tailgating is as almost important as the actual football. This season, it’s in jeopardy.
Columbia The State
- Can Bobo’s strong history with receivers help in area of need for South Carolina?
- Clemson locks in nonconference opponent for 2020. Schedule now complete
Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Grim reality: College football is beyond anyone’s control
- Georgia games at Sanford Stadium will be limited to 23,000 fans
- Q&A about Georgia Tech’s football attendance plan
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
Raleigh News and Observer
- Hurricanes’ season comes to an end when they let the Bruins off the hook, again
- Hurricanes’ postseason comes to an end as Bruins take 2-1 win to clinch series
The Associated Press
- LEADING OFF: Reds suspend Brennaman, Cardinals come home
- Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman suspended for anti-gay slur
- Braves OF Markakis goes on IL, possible COVID-19 exposure
- Maeda comes 3 outs shy of no-hitter for Twins vs Brewers
- Continuity during COVID could be edge for teams that have it
- Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense
- Belichick: Playing multiple QBs an option this season
- NFL to use advisory committee to avoid conflicts of interest
- The Latest: Seahawks to play first 3 home games without fans
Charlotte Observer
- NASCAR removes right-side window to keep drivers from cooking in their cars
- Jimmie Johnson unveils Throwback paint scheme and discusses IndyCar future
- Panthers mailbag: Will Panthers keep 3 QBs? Will Omar Bayless make the roster? And more
- Are the Hornets cursed in the NBA draft lottery? It has been 21 years since any magic
Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Braves-Nationals postponed because of rain
- Watch these potential Hawks free-agent targets in playoffs
New York Times
- Novak Djokovic on Coronavirus, Vaccines and His Ill-Fated Adria Tour
- We Asked, You Answered: Sports Fans Reflect on Missing the Game
- Bayern Munich Beats Lyon and Will Face P.S.G. in Champions League Final
- Damian Lillard Thrives in the Bubble
- Court Upholds Decision to Dismiss Video in Robert Kraft Case
Washington Post
- Why play sports in a pandemic? Damian Lillard is showing us.
- The Blazers aren’t a typical No. 8 seed. But the Lakers haven’t played like a No. 1 seed, either.
- Dave Martinez knows baseball has unwritten rules. He also knows the game is evolving.
- The Juan Soto-Will Smith beef, explained
- The Capitals still face an uphill climb. But they have started to believe.
- Alex Ovechkin, Caps shave off elimination with new goatees
- Alex Smith opens up about his recovery and its next steps: ‘Go out there and get hit’
- What to know from camp practice: This coaching staff is intense
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