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NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on

The New Hampshire Lottery and DraftKings launched mobile sports betting in the state in December.

1st sports betting retail location opening in New Hampshire

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ACC, SEC say they plan to continue with football this fall

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against Wisconsin during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic. The move announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, comes six day after the conference that includes historic programs such as Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Penn State had released a revised conference-only schedule that it hoped would help it navigate a fall season with potential COVID-19 disruptions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays? August 12, 2020 | 3:26 AM

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President Trump sounds off on college football, the NBA, and why Bill Belichick would make a good military general August 11, 2020 | 5:08 PM

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Big Ten, Pac-12 call off fall football seasons August 11, 2020 | 3:16 PM

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after LSU defeated Clemson 42-25 in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. Imagine if a pandemic had shortened or wiped out that last, golden season for Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy and led LSU to the national championship. Would he still have emerged as the first overall NFL draft pick? (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

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Here's what Harvard's Ashish Jha said about the push for a college football season August 11, 2020 | 1:01 PM

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UMass cancels football season due to coronavirus August 11, 2020 | 10:35 AM

Harvard's Reilly Walsh (2) during an NCAA hockey game against Brown on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Reilly Walsh signs with New Jersey Devils, becoming fourth Harvard player in a month to choose pro route August 11, 2020 | 10:33 AM

John Tlumacki

Boston College announces 2020 football schedule August 6, 2020 | 12:12 PM

Stephen Dunn

UConn becomes first FBS school to cancel 2020 football season due to coronavirus August 5, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Quarterback Phil Jurkovec will be in the mix for Boston College this season.

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec is immediately eligible August 4, 2020 | 4:39 PM

Everyone on the Eagles, including head coach Jeff Hafley, tested negative for COVID-19.

Boston College football currently has zero student-athletes and staff with COVID-19 August 1, 2020 | 5:44 PM

Cole Kmet of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after catching a pass against BC's Marcus Valdez on Saturday.

ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games July 29, 2020 | 9:38 PM

Clinton Burton Jr.

BC football lands highest-ranked commitment in program history July 18, 2020 | 7:22 PM

Gianni Thompson

Why hoops star Gianni Thompson chose to stay home and play for Boston College July 18, 2020 | 6:30 PM

Andy Walker (left) and Jake Adkins are rollerblading from Boston to Michigan to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Why two UMass Boston hockey players are rollerblading to Michigan July 17, 2020 | 6:13 AM

FILE - 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)

NCAA lays out plan for playing but warns of surging pandemic July 16, 2020 | 7:01 PM

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke July 13, 2020 | 6:21 PM

FILE - In this July 1, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson passes the ball at the team's training facility in Boston. Celtics guard Gordon Hayward said Lawson has already made her presence felt. “She’s been good as far as just the experience she has as a basketball player,” Hayward said. “Reading the game and kind of little things she sees coaching on the sideline. Having somebody that well-versed in basketball, that experience is good.” (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Kara Lawson accepts head women’s basketball coach position at Duke July 11, 2020 | 12:14 PM

Students walk on the campus of Amherst College in January.

NESCAC cancels all fall sports July 10, 2020 | 1:08 PM

Dartmouth to eliminate five Division 1 sports July 10, 2020 | 10:30 AM

Ivy League places all sports on hold until January July 8, 2020 | 5:24 PM

Stanford drops 11 sports to cut costs during pandemic July 8, 2020 | 2:50 PM

Boston, MA - 11/17/2018 - (2nd quarter) Harvard Crimson wide receiver Tyler Adams (19) celebrates with his teammates after his touchdown during the second quarter gave the Crimson a 13-7 lead over Yale. Harvard hosts Yale at Fenway Park. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: John Powers, Topic: 18Yale-Harvard , LOID: 8.4.3826701376.

How the Ivy League’s decision on Wednesday could affect the college sports landscape July 8, 2020 | 9:02 AM

Dartmouth, MA - 6/11/20 - The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. (Blake Nissen/ For The Boston Globe)

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UMass Dartmouth cuts 8 athletic teams; not virus related July 3, 2020 | 10:10 AM

Why Boston University is reconsidering the name of its mascot, 'Rhett' July 2, 2020 | 2:05 PM

Ivy League to announce plan for fall sports next week July 1, 2020 | 4:55 PM

12zocampus - Jake Haase, freshman for Williams MenÕs Lacrosse. (Kris Dufour/Williams College Athletics)

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Williams College joins Bowdoin in canceling 2020 fall sports season June 29, 2020 | 4:28 PM

The Eagles, led by head coach Jeff Hafley, returned to campus Monday.

Jeff Hafley discussed the state of BC football June 24, 2020 | 6:34 PM

The Bowdoin College campus is seen, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Brunswick, Maine. The school has announced that it's asking students not to return to campus following spring break and will hold classes online due to concerns about the coronavirus. Maine still has no confirmed cases of coronavirus.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Bowdoin College cancels its fall athletics June 23, 2020 | 8:41 AM

In this Sept. 31, 2019, file photo, Fresno State quarterback Jorge Reyna, left, looks to throw a pass as Southern California USC Trojans defensive lineman Christian Rector approaches during an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. .

As athletes return to campus, what are they signing up for? June 21, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Jayden Struble.

Northeastern's Jayden Struble, a Canadiens prospect, wants to end racism on and off the ice June 19, 2020 | 12:33 PM