UNC, ECU suspend football practice; NC State, Duke press on; App State football returns to practice in pods …Pitt County health director touring ECU football stadium with chancellor…ECU staying with on-campus classes as university handles COVID-19 cluster in dorm…James Wright decommits from East Carolina…Washington State Adds Kate Moore, Former East Carolina Assistant, to Coaching Staff …When college students head back home, athletics programs get their bubble…Athlete-only dorms, banned in the 1990s, could be the NCAA’s answer to the pandemic…Ron Rivera shares details of his cancer diagnosis and Washington’s plans going forward
Pirate Press: ECU Headlines
ECU Pauses All Football Activities ecupirates.com
The East Carolinian
- ECU football looks to replace two canceled games
- ECU volleyball faces unique circumstances this season
- NCAA allows social justice statements on jerseys
- Confirmed COVID-19 cases nearly quadruple on campus in one week
- Students struggle to find employment on campus, around Greenville
WNCT 9
- ECU pauses football activities because of Covid-19 concerns
- ECU students react to rise in COVID-19 cases
WITN 7
- Pitt County health director touring ECU football stadium with chancellor
- ECU staying with on-campus classes as university handles COVID-19 cluster in dorm
As ECU football awaits COVID results, how does contact tracing work on campus? Jacksonville Daily News
Charlotte Observer
- The Latest: Virus cluster at East Carolina pauses football | Charlotte Observer
- East Carolina pauses football indefinitely due to coronavirus cluster within the program | Charlotte Observer
Virus cluster at East Carolina pauses football NBC Sports
247 Sports
- East Carolina suspends all football activities
- James Wright decommits from East Carolina
- Mike Houston in favor of Sept. 5 game if the ‘right situation’
- WVU on attendance distinction: ‘Every situation is different’
Pirates hit pause on football practices Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)
Washington State Adds Kate Moore, Former East Carolina Assistant, to Coaching Staff Swimming World
Around the American Athletic Conference
Cincinnati Bearcats safety James Wiggins eager to start season following turbulent year Cincinnati Enquirer
Tampa Bay Times
- Brian Gregory says 2020-21 USF men’s basketball team will be his biggest, deepest
- UCF’s McKenzie Milton doing ‘really good things’ in practice, Josh Heupel says
USF Adds September 12 Game Against The Citadel While Working On Other Schedule Opportunities Sports Talk Florida
UCF QB McKenzie Milton is practicing, but playing this season is still up in air Orlando Sentinel
Temple’s Anthony Russo welcomes quarterback competition brewing in practice and an extra year of eligibility Philadelphia Inquirer
247 Sports
- Memphis-UT Martin cancelled, Tigers down to 10 games for 2020
- Memphis makes top six for five-star guard JD Davison
Memphis football’s Nov. 21 game against UT Martin canceled Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Terminator: Meet Tulane sophomore center and rising star Sincere Hayneswort NOLA.com
Dallas Morning News
- SMU football announces stadium capacity, tailgating rules for 2020 season
- 5 takeaways from SMU’s nonconference basketball schedule: Mustangs’ slate features 2 huge fish, plenty of home games
TU football resumes preseason practice Friday afternoon Tulsa World
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
UNC, ECU suspend football practice; NC State, Duke press on North State Journal
Raleigh News and Observer
- UNC extends its suspension of athletics until at least Sunday
- East Carolina pauses football indefinitely due to coronavirus cluster within the program
- How many coronavirus cases are at NC colleges? Here’s how to keep track of them.
Ed Hardin: When college students head back home, athletics programs get their bubble Greensboro News-Record
Winston Salem Journal
- With Boogie Basham aboard, Wake Forest’s defense brimming with confidence
- App State football returns to practice three days after COVID-19 cluster shutdown
App State football returns to practice in pods The Appalachian
Athlete-only dorms, banned in the 1990s, could be the NCAA’s answer to the pandemic Washington Post
Conference USA postpones non-football fall team sports to the spring Charlotte Observer
NCAA decision leads to C-USA pushing soccer, volleyball to spring Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Jaden Payoute’s speedy reputation and versatility makes him an emerging weapon for Hokies Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Charleston Post Courier
- NCAA gives all athletes a free year, but not all colleges can afford it
- Clemson safety stepping away from football after suffering sixth concussion
- Sapakoff: Hopefully, we get to see Dabo Swinney’s new orange Ferrari
- Big Ten blues: Bishop England’s Blake Jeresaty makes most of lost season
He’s naturally quiet, but Gamecocks need Shi Smith to make noise on the field in 2020 Columbia The State
Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Time for Power 5 football bubble and further break from NCAA
- Vanderbilt first SEC program to suspend football action this preseason
- SEC adds more heart-health tests to its COVID-19 safety guidelines
The Associated Press
- NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates others
- Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus
- Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision
Did athletic directors’ Twitter exchange lead to BYU football’s latest home game with WKU? KSL
YAHOO!
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
Charlotte Observer
- Former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera upbeat, will handle cancer his own way
- The Carolina Panthers react to Ron Rivera’s cancer announcement
- Will Panthers fans be allowed at games?
- Panthers camp observations: Matt Rhule wants his rookies to watch Christian McCaffrey
- Indy 500, NASCAR doubleheader at Dover: How to watch, weekend weather and lineup
To move forward, the Hurricanes may need to go against the principles that got them this far Raleigh News and Observer
Greensboro native John Isner inside the tennis bubble: ‘It’s hotels and courts, hotels and courts, every day’ Winston Salem Journal
Former WCW star Buff Bagwell recovering from serious car accident Charleston Post Courier
Ozuna, d’Arnaud combine for 7 RBIs in win over Phillies Atlanta Journal Constitution
New York Times
Washington Post
- Ron Rivera shares details of his cancer diagnosis and Washington’s plans going forward
- Bryce Love working his way up RB depth chart
- The Capitals went out with barely a whimper, and their Stanley Cup feels further away than ever
- Rob Carlin teared up during Alan May’s tribute on his final Capitals postgame show
- Baseball’s unwritten rules may be softening, but they haven’t gone away
- It’s time to give Mike Rizzo the contract he’s earned. Anything else is negligence.
- The Nationals go down quietly to open a five-game series with the Marlins
- D.C. United returns to action with uneventful scoreless draw at FC Cincinnati
- It’s time to give Mike Rizzo the contract he’s earned. Anything else is negligence.
The Associated Press
- Column: Could this be the year Cinderella wins NBA title?
- Gronkowski looks like old self with Brady-led Buccaneers
- LEADING OFF: No ball in New York; Francona still away
- Higher-risk NFL coaches not punting on season of COVID
- Subway Series postponed after Mets’ positive COVID tests
- Leonard leads Clippers past Mavs as Doncic injures ankle
- Walker scores 24 points, Celtics beat 76ers for 3-0 lead
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