Tag Archives: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Cardiologists are increasingly concerned that coronavirus infections in the brain can cause complications that lead to sudden cardiac death in athletes. Why it matters: Even if only a small percentage of COVID-19 cases lead to major cardiac conditions, the full reach of the pandemic increases the risk for those who …

The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced Tuesday that they have voted to suspend their 2020 seasons for bankruptcy, including football, because of risks posing the coronavirus pandemic, and hope to play in the spring instead. Why it matters: The move of two of the most prominent conferences in college sports …