French Open postponed because of coronavirus, will be played Sept. 20 to Oct. 4
The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September.
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Panthers near Teddy Bridgewater deal; Cam Newton unhappy
On the same day that the Carolina Panthers gave Cam Newton permission to seek a trade, the team is working on details of a contract with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
ACC cancels all athletic activities through end of 2019-20 academic year
Following further consultation with the league’s member institutions, and after previously suspending all athletic activities indefinitely, the ACC has made the decision to cancel all athletic related activities including all competition and practice through the end of the 2019-20 academic year.
Gamecocks finish 2019-20 at no. 1 in both polls
South Carolina women's basketball earned the No. 1 ranking from both the Associated Press and USA Today Sports/WBCA Coaches Top 25 in their final polls released this week.
Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn’t request it
The Panthers announced they have given quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade — although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one.
Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus
The Kentucky Derby was postponed until September on Tuesday, the latest rite of spring in sports to be struck by the new coronavirus along with the Masters, March Madness and baseball season.
Sun Belt canceling athletics for spring semester
The Sun Belt Conference has announced that the league is canceling all organized athletics-related activities, including regular-season competitions, conference championships, and practices, through the remainder of the academic year.
MLB Opening Day pushed to mid-May at earliest
Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus.
SCHSL suspends all spring sports through April 5
Commissioner Jerome Singleton says the league will do its best to salvage and finish the remainder of the spring athletics seasons.
Falcons trade for former Gamecock Hayden Hurst
The Atlanta Falcons have traded for Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, sending second- and fifth-round picks to Baltimore for Hurst and a fourth-round selection.
Texans trade former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins
The Arizona Cardinals have acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans in a trade that sends running back David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NFL says April draft still on, but closed to public
The NFL says it still plans to hold the 2020 draft as scheduled from April 23 to 25, but public draft events in Las Vegas will not take place amid ongoing precautions being taken because of the coronavirus.
High school coaches express hope, uncertainty ahead of SCHSL decision
Spring Valley head coach Matt Hill and Lexington head coach Brian Hucks are both doing their best to keep their teams focused on the present, and to control what they can control.
Ray Tanner speaks to media for first time since coronavirus outbreak
He expressed optimism that the baseball and softball seasons could continue after the April 15 suspension date set by the SEC, and he also expressed that he wouldn't be opposed to the women's basketball team receiving recognition for a national championship if a champion were to be named.
Sources: Brad Brownell expected back as Clemson coach
Clemson's Brad Brownell is expected to return as the head coach of the Tigers next season, sources told ESPN.
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
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.
Aliyah Boston Named Lisa Leslie Award Finalist
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.
Augusta National announces Masters will be postponed
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.
No fans, now no players: PGA Tour shuts down for a month
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.
South Atlantic Conference cancels athletic events for rest of spring
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.
NFL not delaying start of league year but annual meeting canceled
The NFL said Thursday it has "no plans to move the start of the league year" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA Division II women's tournament canceled
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.
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.
Gamecocks won't hold spring practice next week
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 closes next two race weekends to fans
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.
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