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Much of the talk about college football revolves around the season. Will there be games? A not-so-touched-on topic has been the impact on recruiting. Division I is currently in what is called a dead period. The idea is to limit recruiting and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. ESPN reporter Tom …

The NFL and the NFL Players Association are still working on the terms of return. One of the points of discussion about whether or not players will receive financial backing if they decide to sit out the season. Their request for financial security is meant to protect at-risk players from …

Tiger Woods re-joins the PGA Tour after not playing for five months. He will return to the tour on Thursday, July 16th as he joins fellow athletes in Ohio for the Memorial Tournament. Woods has won this event five times in his career. The coronavirus pandemic shut down the PGA …

The college football season is much closer than we realize. The Florida Gators’ first game is scheduled for Sept. 5 against Eastern Washington. From that standpoint, the season is a little over seven weeks away. Keep in mind, players still need a sufficient amount of time beforehand to prepare before …

As sports slowly and cautiously start to pick back up around the U.S., leagues have been following numerous health protocols in order to keep athletes and coaches safe, healthy. For example, the NBA has its players in a “bubble” with limited outside contact. Additionally, a number of leagues have also …

It’s the middle of July on the calendar. This is usually around the time college football fans can almost taste the season it’s so close. In the SEC, this week would usually signify the unofficial kickoff of the season, with SEC Media Days taking place over a four-day span in …

The start of training camp in the NFL is just two weeks away. However, there are some lingering concerns regarding training camp protocols that would protect players from COVID-19. In an effort to help the league reopen smoothly, the NFL and its players association will call again today after failing …

Oregan State University named former President of LSU King Alexander to be their next president. Alexander has built a strong university president track record. He served as president at Murray State from 2001 to 2005. Then, he served as president of Cal State, Long Beach from 2006 to 2013. Most …

When Russell Westbrook and James Harden did not travel with the Houston Rockets to Walt Disney World, questions lingered. On Monday, the team received some clarity. Westbrook finally attributed his absence from the NBA Bubble to a positive coronavirus test. He tested positive prior to the team’s trip to Orlando. …

The athletic department at FSU announced that they are cutting their operational budget by 20 percent due to the coronavirus outbreak. Athletic Director David Coburn stated that 25 full-time positions were eliminated and staff salary reductions were made. FSU athletic department cuts its budget by 20% due to pandemic. “I …