College Sports
Road Trips, Halloween Parties and Contact Tracing: Inside the SEC's COVID Predicament
Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated
Over the last few days, COVID-19 found its way into SEC football facilities in an assortment of ways. But positive cases aren't necessarily behind the league postponing four of the seven games this weekend.
Seton Hall Basketball Pausing Team Activities Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Within Program
Kyle Boone, CBS Sports
The Seton Hall men's basketball team is pausing all team activities after receiving positive COVID-19 test results among the program's "Tier 1" personnel, it announced Wednesday evening. Those that fall in that category consist of players, coaches, staff and managers, but it is not clear which group or groups are impacted by the results, nor is it clear how many individuals tested positive for the virus.
Pitt Provides Info on Panther Basketball Schedule, Tickets and Seating
Patty Tascarella, Pittsburgh Business Times
Due to state and local Covid-19 restrictions, Pitt will host a limited capacity of 1,250 attendees for each of its 14 home games this season and will be offering all tickets on a single game basis. In addition to fans and students, the capacity number includes players, coaches, staff, home and visiting team allocations and venue personnel.
Sun Belt Conference First to Tap Federal Reserve Loans for Nonprofits
Brian Cheung, Yahoo Finance
Months after opening up its emergency loans to nonprofit organizations, the Federal Reserve has officially extended credit to its first borrower: a Division 1 college sports conference. The Sun Belt Conference tapped the Fed's Main Street Lending Facility for a $4.4 million loan in early October. With COVID-19 breaking up its athletics schedule, the New Orleans-based Sun Belt turned to its lender to beef up its cash position.
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Road Trips, Halloween Parties and Contact Tracing: Inside the SEC's COVID Predicament
Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated
Over the last few days, COVID-19 found its way into SEC football facilities in an assortment of ways. But positive cases aren't necessarily behind the league postponing four of the seven games this weekend.
Seton Hall Basketball Pausing Team Activities Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Within Program
Kyle Boone, CBS Sports
The Seton Hall men's basketball team is pausing all team activities after receiving positive COVID-19 test results among the program's "Tier 1" personnel, it announced Wednesday evening. Those that fall in that category consist of players, coaches, staff and managers, but it is not clear which group or groups are impacted by the results, nor is it clear how many individuals tested positive for the virus.
Pitt Provides Info on Panther Basketball Schedule, Tickets and Seating
Patty Tascarella, Pittsburgh Business Times
Due to state and local Covid-19 restrictions, Pitt will host a limited capacity of 1,250 attendees for each of its 14 home games this season and will be offering all tickets on a single game basis. In addition to fans and students, the capacity number includes players, coaches, staff, home and visiting team allocations and venue personnel.
Sun Belt Conference First to Tap Federal Reserve Loans for Nonprofits
Brian Cheung, Yahoo Finance
Months after opening up its emergency loans to nonprofit organizations, the Federal Reserve has officially extended credit to its first borrower: a Division 1 college sports conference. The Sun Belt Conference tapped the Fed's Main Street Lending Facility for a $4.4 million loan in early October. With COVID-19 breaking up its athletics schedule, the New Orleans-based Sun Belt turned to its lender to beef up its cash position.
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