Coronavirus Sports News

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ASU basketball game against Huskies postponed amid coronavirus issues

The men's basketball game on Saturday between Arizona State and Washington has been postponed due to coronavirus developments within the ASU program.
3 years ago
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Villanova pauses hoops, coach Jay Wright tests positive for COVID-19

Villanova coach Jay Wright has tested positive for COVID-19 and the No. 5 Wildcats have paused basketball activities, postponing the team's game vs. Xavier.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Duke women’s basketball ends season amid coronavirus

The Duke women’s basketball team ended its season Friday after being on pause since Dec. 16 because of two positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Guaranteed Rate Bowl canceled due to COVID-19 ramifications

The Guaranteed Rate Bowl game will not go on as planned. The bowl game has been canceled after it couldn't field teams for the contest.
3 years ago
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ASU-Utah postponed, Arizona-USD canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

The Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats will not suit up for each of their upcoming games this week due to COVID-19 concerns.
3 years ago
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Christopher Boan

Maricopa County community colleges cancel 2021 indoor spring sports

The 10 campuses of the Maricopa County Community College District canceled all indoor spring sports and delayed outdoor ones on Friday.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Suns to begin 2020-21 season without fans in attendance

The Phoenix Suns announced Thursday they will not start the 2020-21 season with fans in attendance due to increased COVID-19 cases in the state.
3 years ago
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Christopher Boan

Suns’ Monty Williams: It’s a skill to navigate uncertainty of COVID-19

The Phoenix Suns are slated to start their 2020-21 season on Dec. 23 against the Dallas Mavericks as COVID-19 cases continue to surge around the country.
3 years ago
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San Francisco 49ers head to new home in Arizona to host Bills

The San Francisco 49ers will need to get used to their temporary new stadium as the team will play its next two home games in Glendale.
3 years ago
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No fans to be allowed at Rose Bowl for CFP semifinal game

No spectators will be allowed at the Rose Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1 because of COVID-19 restrictions.
3 years ago
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Jake Anderson

2021 Fiesta Bowl to be played without fans due to COVID-19 concerns

The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced on Thursday that the 2021 edition will be played without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 concerns.
3 years ago
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Ravens-Steelers rescheduled again by COVID-19 to Wednesday

The Ravens' struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday against the Steelers to be moved to Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Arizona Sports

NAU men’s basketball season opener vs. Arizona rescheduled to Dec. 7

Northern Arizona University's men's basketball team will finally get to play its season opener against the University of Arizona on Dec. 7.
3 years ago
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Florida State hit with 2nd straight game-day COVID-19 postponement

Florida State has had a home football game postponed on the day it was to be played for the second straight week, this time against UVA.
3 years ago
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Christopher Boan

Arizona’s home game against UTEP on Sunday canceled due to COVID-19

The Arizona Wildcats' home game against the University of Texas-El Paso on Sunday has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 within UTEP's program.
3 years ago
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No. 3 Ohio State cancels game at Illinois after virus spike

Ohio State’s game at Illinois on Saturday has been canceled because the Buckeyes have had a spike of COVID-19 cases this week.
3 years ago
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Logan Newman

Cardinals to not allow fans into State Farm Stadium when team hosts Rams

The Arizona Cardinals announced that fans will not be allowed in the stadium when the team hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 6.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

COVID-19 outbreak pushes Steelers-Ravens game to Tuesday

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game has been pushed back again due to a coronavirus outbreak in the Ravens locker room.
3 years ago
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Positive coronavirus tests cancel No. 19 USC’s game against Colorado

No. 19 Southern California’s scheduled home game Saturday against unbeaten Colorado has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests for the Trojans.
3 years ago
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Christopher Boan

ASU’s Ray Anderson lays out COVID-19’s impact on football team

Arizona State Vice President of Athletics Ray Anderson gave an update on the school's football program as it comes out of COVID-19-related quarantines.
3 years ago
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ASU coach Bobby Hurley explains ‘whirlwind’ of replacing Baylor game

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley thought his Sunday practice and preparation to open the season against the No. 2 Baylor Bears went well.
3 years ago
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Arizona-NAU basketball game canceled due to COVID-19

The Arizona Wildcats and NAU Lumberjacks will postpone their men's basketball season opener due to a positive coronavirus test within NAU's program.
3 years ago
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Reports: ASU basketball won’t play Baylor over COVID-19 concerns

Arizona State basketball could reschedule at the Mohegan Sun site, but Baylor coach Scott Drew's positive test has led it to pull out of the season opener.
3 years ago
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Apple Cup canceled due to coronavirus concerns at Washington State

The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State scheduled for Friday was canceled Sunday due to the Cougars not having enough scholarship players.
3 years ago