NCAA tournaments canceled over coronavirus
The NCAA has called off its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments as part of a complete cancellation of all remaining spring and winter championships.
The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world’s most prestigious long-distance run.
Boston averaged a double-double against ranked opponents (13.0 ppg/10.9 rpg) and in SEC play (13.1 ppg/10.3 rpg). Her 86 blocked shots this season ranks fourth in South Carolina history and first among all-time Gamecock freshman.
The Masters Tournament, golf’s first major championship of the year, will be postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National officials announced Friday morning.
The PGA Tour decided Thursday night to scrap the rest of The Players Championship and shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.
The SAC Presidents Council has made the decision to cancel all spring athletics competition and practice for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
The NFL said Thursday it has “no plans to move the start of the league year” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The NCAA Division II women’s basketball tournament will not be played as part of the NCAA’s announcement to cancel all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
The NCAA has called off its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments as part of a complete cancellation of all remaining spring and winter championships.
After the University of South Carolina’s decision to extend spring break one week due to the threat of the Coronavirus, the Gamecock football team is altering its spring practice schedule.
NASCAR says it will hold its next two race weekends without fans in attendance but is still planning to contest the events amid numerous cancellations throughout the sports world over the coronavirus.