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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is shown on the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after their freshman or sophomore seasons in college. Harbaugh shared that idea among others in an open letter to the football community Thursday, May 7, 2020. Currently, players are not eligible for the NFL draft until they have been out of high school for at least three years. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

Jim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draft

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, a Big 12 sign is seen outside the conference headquarters in Irving, Texas. The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered sports at all levels, but all Big 12 schools expect their campuses to be open in the fall, lending hope to the possibility that football can start on time. (AP Photo/Cody Duty, File)

Big 12 schools intend to open in fall, giving football hope

By CLIFF BRUNT and STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 17, 2019, fil photo, Commissioner John Swofford speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. There are 130 major college football teams, spread across 41 states and competing in 10 conferences, save for a handful of independents. The goal is to have all those teams start the upcoming season at the same time — whether that's around Labor Day as scheduled or later — and play the same number of games. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

More than half of ACC football schools aim to reopen in fall

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

In this Saturday, April 18, 2020, file photo, Gate 2 at Memorial Stadium is empty because the annual Red-White matchup was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The goal is for all of major college football _ 130 teams in 10 conferences across 41 states _ to start a season at the same time and play an equal number of games. It is becoming more apparent the coronavirus pandemic is going to make that goal difficult to achieve. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File) **FILE**

Patchwork decisions throw wrinkle in college football plans

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Handful of Pac-12 schools expecting to reopen in fall

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

This Sept. 1, 1969, photo shows Maryland football coach Roy Lester greeting Maryland NCAA college football players on picture day in College Park, Md. Lester, who sandwiched a disappointing three-year stint as Terrapins coach between a highly successful career at the high school level, has died at the age of 96. His daughter, Amy Lester Greco, says her father died Sunday, May 3, ,3030, in Rockville, Maryland, due to complications from the new coronavirus. (Paul Hutchins/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Roy Lester, former Maryland football coach, dies at 96

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 1973, file photo, Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried off the field after his team won the NFL football Super Bowl game 14-7 against the Washington Redskins in Los Angeles. Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his home in Indian Creek, Fla., the team said. He was 90. (AP Photo/File)

Don Shula, Baltimore Colts what might have been

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula waves to the crowd during a half time ceremony of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints in Miami. Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his South Florida home, the team said. He was 90. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)

Column: Shula should be remembered for more than wins

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

MSU graphic designers animate Bulldogs’ NFL dreams turn real

By BEN PORTNOY and The Dispatch - Associated Press

In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

NCAA’s top doctor: Testing crucial to having sports in fall

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president, speaks to the media during the owners' meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Troy Vincent: New CBA a “life changer” for former players

By TROY VINCENT SR. - Associated Press

Citadel’s football team chaplain killed in kayak accident

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Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus. With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

After ‘damaging’ delay to stop sports, UK tries to restart

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Marshall holds virtual spring fountain ceremony

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Dexter Rentz Jr., Louisville football recruit, shot dead in Orlando

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Louisville football signee shot and killed in Florida

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FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Blacklock is a possible pick in the NFL Draft which runs Thursday, April 23, 2020, thru Saturday, April 25. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, Fle)

Texans pick TCU DT Ross Blacklock, Florida LB Greenard

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

NFL helping launch of wheelchair football league at draft

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

If colleges cut sports programs, could new models emerge?

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press