The Las Vegas Raiders informed season-ticket holders that they will play the 2020 NFL season in an empty Allegiant Stadium in an attempt to ensure fan safety. (more…)
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2020 college football season in flux
With the 2020 college football season in flux and seemingly shrinking day by day, the financial impact of a COVID-19 pandemic-slammed season will be felt by entities big and small. (more…)
New 2020 SEC schedule: delayed season start, conference-only games
Another Power Five conference changes course, as a revised 2020 SEC schedule eliminates nonconference play and calls for a season launch on September 26. (more…)
No fans at MetLife Stadium at start of 2020 NFL season: Giants, Jets
Though NFL teams have warned of playing home games at a reduced capacity, the New York Giants and New York Jets are going a step further and announcing they will open the 2020 NFL season without fans at MetLife Stadium. (more…)
UW pauses Camp Randall renovation
A Camp Randall renovation plan overhauling end-zone bleacher seating and replace it with upscale group and chair back seating is now envisioned for the 2022 NCAA football season, as the as-yet-unknown financial impact of COVID-19 on college football is still being tallied. (more…)
Redskins rocked by sexual-harassment allegations
It’s already been a rough summer for the Washington Redskins, and things got a lot worse after 15 former female employees alleged widespread sexual harassment and verbal abuse in the team’s front office. (more…)
Redskins name to be retired
The Washington Redskins name will be replaced, with team owner Dan Snyder and NFL officials working on a replacement that should be announced shortly. (more…)
Big Ten cuts nonconference games from 2020 football season
The Big Ten is the first college-football conference to eliminate nonconference games for the 2020 football season, and many expect other power conferences, such as the SEC, to follow suit. (more…)
Could 2020 college football season be delayed to spring 2021?
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and no apparent end or vaccine in sight, there is talk that the 2020 college football season could be delayed from this fall to spring 2021. (more…)
What will 2020 season look like for fans? Packers offer preview
What will the 2020 season look like for fans if present trends regarding the COVID-19 pandemic continue? The Green Bay Packers offered a preview in a letter to season-ticket holders. (more…)