Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren on Wednesday released an open letter to the conference community stating that the vote of the Big Ten’s Council of Presidents and Chancellors “was overwhelming in support of the postponement of falls and will not be re-attempted.” “The decision was thorough and deliberative, and based …
Read More »Fans happy sports are back, not sure how long it will take, ESPN poll finds
It is no surprise that a majority of sports fans are happy to watch sports back amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, while they are happy to watch games again, they are not sure how long it will take, a survey conducted for ESPN found. A little over 60% agree that …
Read More »Unheralded Shelby Rogers beats Serena Williams in 3 sets; Coco Gauff continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. This Friday, Serena Williams had played 967 tournaments at tournament level as a professional, with just four losses against opponents ranked outside the top 100 – and none in eight years. Now, it’s time to add to that list: Williams was defeated by No. 116 Shelby Rogers 1-6, …
Read More »No NCAA championships this fall due to coronavirus pandemic
NCAA President Mark Emmert said on Thursday that there will be no NCAA championships because there are not enough schools participating due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – a decision that will affect 22 championships, including FCS football. “The Board of Governors has also determined that if you do not …
Read More »Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant joins Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Paige VanZant has found a new home. The former UFC fighter says she has signed a new four-fight, exclusive contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Her debut for BKFC has not been set yet, but the current plan is for her to compete in November. “It was a great contract, …
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