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During athletic shutdown, Lincoln searches for women's basketball coach It's not the easiest of times to be searching for a basketball coach, but that's what Lincoln University is currently tasked to do. by Greg Jackson Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 9:29pm

For Loyola's Sister Jean, pandemic is new territory Even to Sister Jean, the lovable nonagenarian nun who became a star during Loyola Chicago's stunning run to the Final Four two years ago, this is new territory. The coronavirus pandemic has brought big chunks of the world to a near standstill. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Lincoln's Medley named Division II track athlete of the year The Lincoln men's and women's track and field teams were denied a chance at winning indoor national championships earlier this month. However, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association made an announcement that still recognized the Blue Tigers on a national level. by Greg Jackson Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:30am

NCAA's storied party crashers includes 'Dunk City,' Loyola and Missouri If not for those magical eight days seven years ago, Florida Gulf Coast might still be that upstart school trying to create an identity in the Sunshine State, never mind nationally. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 12:20am

Dayton's Obi Toppin, AP player of year, heading to NBA Dayton's Obi Toppin is headed to the NBA after leading the Flyers to a 29-2 record and No. 3 ranking as a redshirt sophomore. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 8:47pm

Without spring practice, football coaches try to fill void Since taking over as Florida State coach in December, Mike Norvell has spent seemingly endless hours laying the foundation of his program. by Associated Press Published Mar. 25 2020 @ 8:41pm

Moseley, Lincoln working through uncharted waters It has been nearly two weeks since Lincoln's last sporting event took place, a softball doubleheader March 11 against Southwest Baptist. by Greg Jackson Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:30am

Former Missouri coach Widenhofer dies at 77 In 1985, Woody Widenhofer was coming back to where he started. by Tom Rackers Published Mar. 24 2020 @ 12:20am

Mixed signals for former MU athletes Cox, Schweizer training for Olympics Former Missouri and current Team USA wrestler J'den Cox is among a group of athletes who say they would not compete at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo if the global coronavirus pandemic is not contained, while former Missouri runner Karissa Schweizer and the rest of the USA Track & Field athletes are continuing to train for qualifying events that are still scheduled to be completed. by Colin O'Brien Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 12:25am

Missouri freshman Jackson intends to transfer Missouri forward Tray Jackson will soon complete the process of transferring away from the Tigers and become the second freshman to leave the program since Christmas. by Colin O'Brien Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:35am

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State's '83 title run hard to top There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State team. The series of tense upsets. by Associated Press Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:15am

National finalists: Lincoln athletes, coach in running for awards A pair of Lincoln track and field athletes and one coach are finalists for national awards, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced Friday. by News Tribune Published Mar. 21 2020 @ 12:35am

Dayton's Toppin leads AP All-America team The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The dream of playing under the bright lights of March Madness, of possibly hoisting a national championship trophy, wiped out by the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Mar. 21 2020 @ 12:30am

New MINK League team moves from Kansas to Missouri One of the two new teams to the MINK League has changed locations before stepping onto the field at its first home. by News Tribune Published Mar. 20 2020 @ 12:30am

Sankey, SEC navigate coronavirus effects A week ago, the Southeastern Conference's athletic directors and commissioner Greg Sankey met and decided to move forward with their plans to hold the men's basketball tournament in Nashville, with full fan attendance. by Colin O'Brien Published Mar. 19 2020 @ 12:30am

Kansas tops final men's hoops poll Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. by Associated Press Published Mar. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

SEC cancels all spring sports competitions, championships The Southeastern Conference officially canceled all spring conference and non-conference competition Tuesday through the end of the 2019-20 academic year because of "continuing developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19)." by Colin O'Brien Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 12:25am

MIAA cancels spring sports season The spring sports season is finished for Lincoln University. by News Tribune Published Mar. 18 2020 @ 12:20am

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAA tourney South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows Monday was supposed to be the night women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal. by Associated Press Published Mar. 17 2020 @ 12:15am

This year, it's March Sadness For all those who dreamed the impossible — making it a whole month without getting a single game wrong in the bracket — this is your year. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2020 @ 12:15am

Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday. by Associated Press Published Mar. 15 2020 @ 12:30am

MU's Sterk supports NCAA, SEC moves to limit activities Uncertainty is currently the defining force in college athletics, from top to bottom, as the NCAA and universities work to deliver an approach that meets the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic in an appropriate way. by Colin O'Brien Published Mar. 14 2020 @ 12:20am

Inside the NCAA's attempt to save March Madness As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could not be held during their usual three-week window because of concerns about the coronavirus, organizers scrambled to devise a plan for a 16-team event to salvage the postseason in one long weekend. by the Associated Press Published Mar. 14 2020 @ 12:15am