A COVID-19 outbreak that includes head coach Paul Chryst is forcing the University of Wisconsin to shut down football activities for a week and cancel this Saturday’s game against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. (more…)
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Packers: No Lambeau Field fans until COVID contained
The Green Bay Packers will not welcome fans to Lambeau Field until the COVID-19 pandemic is contained in the Green Bay area — a huge challenge given the fractured situation of pandemic politics in the area and in Wisconsin. (more…)
2020 Bengals season to begin without fans in the stands
Another NFL team will begin the year without fans in the stands: Cincinnati announced the 2020 Bengals season at Paul Brown Stadium will launch sans fans. (more…)
Despite COVID-19 concerns, Hard Rock Stadium to welcome fans
Despite COVID-19 concerns, the season openers for both the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and the University of Miami Hurricanes will see up to 13,000 fans in the stands, as the state gives the green light to opening Hard Rock Stadium to game attendees. (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…)
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…)
NFL debates adjustments to 2020 operations
With it increasingly looking like NFL stadiums won’t open to full houses in September, league officials are plotting strategies to manage the coronavirus for both player and fan safety. (more…)
Fauci, NFL differ on approaches to COVID-19 prevention
As Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that fall football will be a complicated undertaking in terms of player safety and COVID-19 prevention, NFL officials say it won’t be necessary to create a “bubble” around players. (more…)
Public NFL Draft Events Scrapped
The NFL has cancelled public events in Las Vegas for next month’s draft, making the decision in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (more…)