The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility for athletes who play spring sports
The NCAA announced it would grant an extra year of eligibility to spring sport athletes whose seasons were canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes
The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new coronavirus
Parlow Cone takes over at US Soccer at critical juncture
Parlow Cone takes over at US Soccer at critical juncture
Masters, Boston Marathon postponed due to coronavirus
The shock waves from the coronavirus outbreak rattled sports for another day as two rites of spring, the Masters and Boston Marathon, were postponed
Virus outbreak tests limits of soccer's World Cup schedule
The congested soccer calendar is being pushed beyond its limits by a global pandemic
UNC Wilmington hires NC State assistant Siddle as coach
UNC Wilmington has hired North Carolina State assistant coach Takayo Siddle as its basketball coach
At a glance: Another wave of disruptions hits sports
Sports was hit by another wave of disruptions because of the new coronavirus
NFL bans teams from hosting draft prospects for in-person visits
The NFL is ending in-person visits between teams and draft prospects because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
IL Governor orders schools closed due to coronavirus

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the closing of every school in the state until March 30 starting Tuesday amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Mavs guard Brunson has shoulder surgery with season on hold
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson has gone ahead with right shoulder surgery as the NBA waits for word on when the season might resume
Pitino to return for 2020-21 season with Gophers
Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Friday.
Ted Cox, ex-Red Sox with hits in 1st 6 at-bats, dies at 65
Ted Cox, the first major leaguer with hits in his first six at-bats, has died
NHL teams could reopen training facilities as early as next week
NHLPA chief Don Fehr tells the AP that he expects teams will be cleared to open their training facilities to allow player workouts as early as next week.
Rutgers crushed: 1st NCAA spot in 29 years was but days away
Rutgers seemed to be only a couple of days away from ending a nearly three-decade absence from the NCAA Tournament
Lions release T Rick Wagner after 3 seasons
The Detroit Lions released tackle Rick Wagner
Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue
No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown
The total economic impact of the loss of sports and other events because of the coronavirus pandemic is impossible to calculate
NCAA tells AP it planned to salvage March Madness with a 16-team tournament before canceling the entire event
NCAA tells AP it planned to salvage March Madness with a 16-team tournament before canceling the entire event
Vikings release CB Xavier Rhodes, DT Linval Joseph
The Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contracts of cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive tackle Linval Joseph, the team announced Friday.
Gourmet meal welcomes first Iditarod musher to Yukon River
A Fairbanks musher has taken the lead in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and her belly is probably the most appreciative right now