The New England Small College Athletic Conference has applied for a waiver from the NCAA, sources say, while others are still mulling options.
Maine colleges
Ivy League cancels fall sports
The conference decides to suspend athletics for the rest of 2020, which means winter sports also will be affected.
As coronavirus cases rise, governors warn college football could be in danger
Football is not the priority for some like South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who will not lift the executive order that bans large gatherings.
Students on campus give hope for college sports this fall
With students returning this fall to campuses in the UMaine System, the fall sports season remains a possibility for the seven universities.
Former UMaine coach, Brunswick native McCallie won’t return as Duke’s women’s coach
Joanne P. McCallie, the Maine native and former UMaine coach, steps down after 13 seasons as the head coach at Duke.
Rutgers football coach says two players test positive for coronavirus
The team started returning to campus last week for voluntary workouts.
Iowa pauses football ticket sales until stadium capacity limits known
The athletic department had sold about 35,000 season tickets and 5,000 student tickets before stopping sales.
Bowdoin cancels fall varsity athletics; all sports on hold until at least Jan. 1
The decision to halt its Division III programs comes as part of the school’s announcement to go mostly online with limited on-campus students.
Florida senator introduces bill to protect NCAA if it allows athletes to earn money
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s bill, which would give the NCAA time to put rules in place to supersede states laws, is considered by some a step back for athletes.
Bailey, Freeney debut on college football Hall of Fame ballot
The College Hall of Fame class of 2021 will be announced early next year.