ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another veteran NFL quarterback is hitting the open market.

The Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the decision.

Flacco went 2-6 as Denver's starter last season before a neck injury ended his season. He was eventually replaced by rookie Drew Lock, who went 4-1 down the stretch and was named the incumbent in 2020.

This week the Broncos agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with free agent Jeff Driskel, who will back up Lock.

The move to cut ties with Flacco comes with a $13 million cap hit for the Broncos in 2020, but it frees up $10 million to spend in free agency.

The MVP of Super Bowl 47 while with the Baltimore Ravens, Flacco has missed large chunks of the past two seasons with injures, playing in nine games in 2018 in Baltimore and eight in 2019.

Last season he threw for just six touchdowns with five interceptions and he was sacked a whopping 26 times in his eight starts.

After the season ended, Flacco said he was optimistic he'd be medically cleared to continue his career and was open to a backup job if it came to that.

"I'm probably a little bit more worried about other things at this point," Flacco said on Dec. 30. "If that's what it has to be, then, I want to play football ... whether it's here or wherever, if that's what it's going to take for me to get back in and start playing again, then yeah, I'll go that route."

Flacco said at the time he felt good enough to throw the football but "the question is, when got hit or something like that, how I would hold up? The answer is probably not good at this point."

Flacco said at the time he wasn't sure if he'd need surgery and would get periodic MRIs in the offseason.

Coach Vic Fangio said at the NFL scouting combine last month that Flacco hadn't been medically cleared.

Providing he eventually can pass a physical, Flacco joins a Who's Who of quarterbacks available to the highest bidder, a list topped by Tom Brady, who's leaving New England after 20 years for Tampa Bay.

Other QBs on the move include: Teddy Bridgewater (from New Orleans to Carolina, Philip Rivers (from L.A. Chargers to Indianapolis, Case Keenum (from Washington to Cleveland, Chase Daniel (from Chicago to Detroit) and Marcus Mariota (from Tennessee to Las Vegas).

Also available are: Cam Newton (by way of trade, Jameis Winston, Josh McCown, Blake Bortles and Mike Glennon, among others.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced he’s “starting a new football journey”  in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. The deal is worth $30 million per season. The signing comes three days after Brady announced on social media that he would not return to New England, ending his historic run with the Patriots.

Todd Gurley inks with Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. The league isn’t allowing players to report to new teams immediately for those physicals during the coronavirus pandemic. Gurley will be making a return to the state of Georgia. He was a standout at the University of Georgia, rushing for more than 3,000 yards in three seasons.&nbsp;

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another veteran NFL quarterback is hitting the open market.The Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the decision.Flacco went 2-6 as Denver's starter last season before a neck injury ended his season. He was eventually replaced by rookie Drew Lock, who went 4-1 down the stretch and was named the incumbent in 2020.This week the Broncos agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with free agent Jeff Driskel, who will back up Lock.The move to cut ties with Flacco comes with a $13 million cap hit for the Broncos in 2020, but it frees up $10 million to spend in free agency.The MVP of Super Bowl 47 while with the Baltimore Ravens, Flacco has missed large chunks of the past two seasons with injures, playing in nine games in 2018 in Baltimore and eight in 2019.Last season he threw for just six touchdowns with five interceptions and he was sacked a whopping 26 times in his eight starts.After the season ended, Flacco said he was optimistic he'd be medically cleared to continue his career and was open to a backup job if it came to that."I'm probably a little bit more worried about other things at this point," Flacco said on Dec. 30. "If that's what it has to be, then, I want to play football ... whether it's here or wherever, if that's what it's going to take for me to get back in and start playing again, then yeah, I'll go that route."Flacco said at the time he felt good enough to throw the football but "the question is, when got hit or something like that, how I would hold up? The answer is probably not good at this point."Flacco said at the time he wasn't sure if he'd need surgery and would get periodic MRIs in the offseason.Coach Vic Fangio said at the NFL scouting combine last month that Flacco hadn't been medically cleared.Providing he eventually can pass a physical, Flacco joins a Who's Who of quarterbacks available to the highest bidder, a list topped by Tom Brady, who's leaving New England after 20 years for Tampa Bay.Other QBs on the move include: Teddy Bridgewater (from New Orleans to Carolina, Philip Rivers (from L.A. Chargers to Indianapolis, Case Keenum (from Washington to Cleveland, Chase Daniel (from Chicago to Detroit) and Marcus Mariota (from Tennessee to Las Vegas).Also available are: Cam Newton (by way of trade, Jameis Winston, Josh McCown, Blake Bortles and Mike Glennon, among others.Brady Signs with BucsTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced he’s “starting a new football journey” in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. The deal is worth $30 million per season. The signing comes three days after Brady announced on social media that he would not return to New England, ending his historic run with the Patriots.Todd Gurley inks with Atlanta FalconsATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. The league isn’t allowing players to report to new teams immediately for those physicals during the coronavirus pandemic. Gurley will be making a return to the state of Georgia. He was a standout at the University of Georgia, rushing for more than 3,000 yards in three seasons.&nbsp;

Broncos cut Joe Flacco, Tom Brady signs with Bucs

5x Pro Bowl defensive lineman traded to Broncos

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans kept their starting offense together with only one exception before the start of free agency in the NFL. The defense will look very different. The Titans traded five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to the Denver Broncos for a seventh-round draft pick. That's a day after the Titans agreed to terms with defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. on  one-year deal to boost their outside pass rush. Trading away Casey was a surprise. He was a six-time team captain and the longest-tenured player drafted by Tennessee.

Broncos officially acquire new CB, lose Chris Harris Jr to division rival

DENVER (AP) — Newly acquired cornerback A.J. Bouye learned quite a bit from Chris Harris Jr. He will now be stepping in for the Denver Broncos defensive back. Bouye was acquired in a recent deal with Jacksonville. He was hoping to be paired with his mentor. But Harris left town by agreeing to a deal in free agency with the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.&nbsp;

Bears bring in QB Nick Foles to challenge Trubisky

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have been busy the past few days as they try to bounce back from a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl hopes. They traded for quarterback Nick Foles to push Mitchell Trubisky. They also brought in one former All-Pro to boost their pass rush by agreeing to a five-year, $70 million deal with Robert Quinn, and have another former star on the way in tight end Jimmy Graham.

Dolphins piecing new team together with $222 million+ in acquisitions

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have added up to seven starters with a spending spree at the start of free agency. The latest addition to the starting lineup: center Ted Karras. A person familiar with the deal says Karras agreed to a $4 million one-year contract. Earlier the Dolphins made Byron Jones the NFL's highest-paid cornerback and bolstered their pass rush by reaching agreements with linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive ends Shaq Lawson and Emmanuel Ogbah. On offense they upgraded by acquiring running back Jordan Howard and guard Ereck Flowers. The seven deals were for a total of more than $222 million.

5x Pro Bowl defensive lineman traded to BroncosNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans kept their starting offense together with only one exception before the start of free agency in the NFL. The defense will look very different. The Titans traded five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey to the Denver Broncos for a seventh-round draft pick. That's a day after the Titans agreed to terms with defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. on one-year deal to boost their outside pass rush. Trading away Casey was a surprise. He was a six-time team captain and the longest-tenured player drafted by Tennessee.Broncos officially acquire new CB, lose Chris Harris Jr to division rivalDENVER (AP) — Newly acquired cornerback A.J. Bouye learned quite a bit from Chris Harris Jr. He will now be stepping in for the Denver Broncos defensive back. Bouye was acquired in a recent deal with Jacksonville. He was hoping to be paired with his mentor. But Harris left town by agreeing to a deal in free agency with the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.&nbsp;Bears bring in QB Nick Foles to challenge TrubiskyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have been busy the past few days as they try to bounce back from a disappointing season that began with Super Bowl hopes. They traded for quarterback Nick Foles to push Mitchell Trubisky. They also brought in one former All-Pro to boost their pass rush by agreeing to a five-year, $70 million deal with Robert Quinn, and have another former star on the way in tight end Jimmy Graham.Dolphins piecing new team together with $222 million+ in acquisitionsMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have added up to seven starters with a spending spree at the start of free agency. The latest addition to the starting lineup: center Ted Karras. A person familiar with the deal says Karras agreed to a $4 million one-year contract. Earlier the Dolphins made Byron Jones the NFL's highest-paid cornerback and bolstered their pass rush by reaching agreements with linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive ends Shaq Lawson and Emmanuel Ogbah. On offense they upgraded by acquiring running back Jordan Howard and guard Ereck Flowers. The seven deals were for a total of more than $222 million.

Broncos add 5x Pro Bowl D-Lineman; Chris Harris Jr signing with division rival

There's a few big questions out there as to how COVID-19 is impacting CSC sports...

Chadron State Associate Athlestic Director Chris Green answers them on this week's CSC Sports Journal show.&nbsp; 🔊 Listen below:

There's a few big questions out there as to how COVID-19 is impacting CSC sports...<ol>
 <li>Will there be a CSC football Spring Game?</li><li>Do graduating athletes have to attend class to use their extra year of eligibility?</li><li>Where can athletes train or workout during the shut-down?</li><li>How is CSC handling the day-to-day, hour-by-hour decisions that have to be made to protect peoples' safety and to continue daily life and prepare for the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic?</li>
 </ol>Chadron State Associate Athlestic Director Chris Green answers them on this week's CSC Sports Journal show.&nbsp; 🔊 Listen below:<div><iframe title="The Jay Long Show, CSC Sports Journal &#038; Coverage of CSC Athletics!" id="multi_iframe" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/multi?playlist=http%3A%2F%2Fplaylist.podbean.com%2F5702757%2Fplaylist_multi.xml&vjs=1&size=315&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=1&skin=7" width="100%" height="515"></iframe></div>

🔊 Podcast: COVID-19 impact on Chadron State Sports

By: Associated Press, with contribution from Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports Director

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has hired Northern Colorado's Jeff Linder to replace Allen Edwards as head coach. 

Linder has led the Bears to three straight seasons with over 20 wins. He was 80-50 over four seasons at Northern Colorado, including 22-9 this past season. Linder was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year during the 2018-19 season, when he led the Bears to a 15-5 conference record.

Former Scottsbluff High School Bearcat Trent Harris recently finished his senior season playing under Linder and was the team's third leading scorer at 11.1 ppg.

Linder also has coached at Boise State, the University of San Francisco, Weber State and Colorado. Linder says he will make recruiting for Wyoming a priority. Wyoming fired Edwards after back-to-back losing seasons, including a 9-24 finish this season.&nbsp;

By: Associated Press, with contribution from Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports DirectorLARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has hired Northern Colorado's Jeff Linder to replace Allen Edwards as head coach. Linder has led the Bears to three straight seasons with over 20 wins. He was 80-50 over four seasons at Northern Colorado, including 22-9 this past season. Linder was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year during the 2018-19 season, when he led the Bears to a 15-5 conference record.Former Scottsbluff High School Bearcat Trent Harris recently finished his senior season playing under Linder and was the team's third leading scorer at 11.1 ppg.Linder also has coached at Boise State, the University of San Francisco, Weber State and Colorado. Linder says he will make recruiting for Wyoming a priority. Wyoming fired Edwards after back-to-back losing seasons, including a 9-24 finish this season.&nbsp;

Wyoming hires UNC Bears coach to lead men's basketball team

Brady bailing on New England Patriots

Tom Brady is poised to leave the New England Patriots. Brady posted on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments by the 42-year-old quarterback were the first to indicate he would leave the franchise he’s led to six Super Bowl titles, and the only professional football home he has had. The one-year contract Brady signed prior to last season expires Wednesday afternoon.  He actually could still work out a new deal with New England but his Instagram post suggests that won't happen.

Vikings trading star receiver Diggs

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are set to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, a person with direct knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press. The Bills agreed to give up four draft picks, including their first-round selection this year, to land a fifth-year player who has topped 1,000 yards receiving in each of the past two seasons, the person said. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot be completed until the start of the new league year Wednesday. The Bills also get a seventh-round pick in the deal, which was first reported by FoxSports.com.&nbsp;

Cowboys keeping Amari Cooper, franchise tag given to QB Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys have an agreement on a long-term contract with receiver Amari Cooper. Now they'll keep working on a deal with Dak Prescott after putting the franchise tag on their star quarterback. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys and Cooper have agreed on a $100 million, five-year contract. Cooper was set to become an unrestricted free agent and was already free to talk to other teams because the Cowboys had to use the franchise tag on Prescott. Dallas traded a first-round pick to get Cooper from Oakland midseason in 2018.

Vikings signing Cousins to $66 million extension

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins have agreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension. Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was scheduled to carry a $31 million charge to Minnesota's salary cap in 2020. The impetus for doing a new deal now was immediate relief for the team and additional security for Cousins. He was fourth in the NFL with a 107.4 passer rating in 2019.&nbsp;

Associated PressBig moves in NFL free agencyBrady bailing on New England PatriotsTom Brady is poised to leave the New England Patriots. Brady posted on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments by the 42-year-old quarterback were the first to indicate he would leave the franchise he’s led to six Super Bowl titles, and the only professional football home he has had. The one-year contract Brady signed prior to last season expires Wednesday afternoon. He actually could still work out a new deal with New England but his Instagram post suggests that won't happen.Vikings trading star receiver DiggsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are set to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, a person with direct knowledge of the move confirmed to The Associated Press. The Bills agreed to give up four draft picks, including their first-round selection this year, to land a fifth-year player who has topped 1,000 yards receiving in each of the past two seasons, the person said. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot be completed until the start of the new league year Wednesday. The Bills also get a seventh-round pick in the deal, which was first reported by FoxSports.com.&nbsp;Cowboys keeping Amari Cooper, franchise tag given to QB Dak PrescottThe Dallas Cowboys have an agreement on a long-term contract with receiver Amari Cooper. Now they'll keep working on a deal with Dak Prescott after putting the franchise tag on their star quarterback. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys and Cooper have agreed on a $100 million, five-year contract. Cooper was set to become an unrestricted free agent and was already free to talk to other teams because the Cowboys had to use the franchise tag on Prescott. Dallas traded a first-round pick to get Cooper from Oakland midseason in 2018.Vikings signing Cousins to $66 million extensionMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins have agreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension. Cousins was entering the final season of the fully guaranteed, three-year, $84 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2018. He was scheduled to carry a $31 million charge to Minnesota's salary cap in 2020. The impetus for doing a new deal now was immediate relief for the team and additional security for Cousins. He was fourth in the NFL with a 107.4 passer rating in 2019.&nbsp;

Huge moves will open NFL free-agency: Tom Brady leaving Patriots

&nbsp;As part of the ongoing effort to guard against the spread of&nbsp;COVID-19, Chadron State College has canceled its Hoop Shoot basketball tournament scheduled for next week.

On Sunday, in view of new public health guidance, due to the&nbsp;first case of community transmission in Nebraska, panhandle schools were closed for a period of two weeks. In addition, new NCAA regulations prevent coaches from in-person contact with prospective student-athletes until April 15.

The CSC athletics department staff will work to issue full refunds at the earliest convenience. Basketball coaching staff are already in contact with high school coaches.



By: Chadron State Athletics&nbsp;As part of the ongoing effort to guard against the spread of&nbsp;COVID-19, Chadron State College has canceled its Hoop Shoot basketball tournament scheduled for next week.On Sunday, in view of new public health guidance, due to the&nbsp;first case of community transmission in Nebraska, panhandle schools were closed for a period of two weeks. In addition, new NCAA regulations prevent coaches from in-person contact with prospective student-athletes until April 15.The CSC athletics department staff will work to issue full refunds at the earliest convenience. Basketball coaching staff are already in contact with high school coaches.

CSC Hoop Shoot basketball tournament canceled

By: Dave Collins - Eagle Radio Chadron Sports Director

Nebraska Athletics Director Bill Moos announced on his AD show Monday with the Husker Sports Network that the Nebraska spring football game will not happen on its scheduled date, and that it may not be played at all.

Moos also offered up an interesting solution to spring football sessions being canceled in March and April, suggesting a possible timeline for the 13 practices the Huskers will miss to be made up this summer.

Listen to Moos' comments in the Tweet below:

By: Dave Collins - Eagle Radio Chadron Sports DirectorNebraska Athletics Director Bill Moos announced on his AD show Monday with the Husker Sports Network that the Nebraska spring football game will not happen on its scheduled date, and that it may not be played at all.Moos also offered up an interesting solution to spring football sessions being canceled in March and April, suggesting a possible timeline for the 13 practices the Huskers will miss to be made up this summer.Listen to Moos' comments in the Tweet below:<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Athletic Director Bill Moos confirms to us that the Spring Game will not be played on April 18th. It is likely it will not be held at all. <a href="https://t.co/O6ByW0D3bK">pic.twitter.com/O6ByW0D3bK</a>&mdash; Husker Sports (@HuskerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerSports/status/1239693992339668993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Husker football spring game postponed, may not occur

By: Associated Press&nbsp;with contribution from Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports Director.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the coronavirus. The move came Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. 

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams. MLB says it is committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed across the country for the next eight weeks.&nbsp;

Looking regionally, eight weeks from today means the earliest start of the Colorado Rockies season would be May 11 at Coors Field against the San Francisco Giants.&nbsp; If that's the case 39 games will fall off the front of the schedule and there's no indication yet as to how MLB plans to make up any of those games or if they will ultimately be canceled.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, mid-May could also be defined as May 18, which would add on the San Francisco series as well as a road series at the Miami Marlins to the list.&nbsp; Should that be the case, 46 games will not be played as scheduled, and the Rockies would then open the new season on the road at the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 19.

By: Associated Press&nbsp;with contribution from Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports Director.NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the coronavirus. The move came Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement following a conference call with executives of the 30 teams. MLB says it is committed to playing as many games as possible when the season begins. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled or postponed across the country for the next eight weeks.&nbsp;Looking regionally, eight weeks from today means the earliest start of the Colorado Rockies season would be May 11 at Coors Field against the San Francisco Giants.&nbsp; If that's the case 39 games will fall off the front of the schedule and there's no indication yet as to how MLB plans to make up any of those games or if they will ultimately be canceled.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, mid-May could also be defined as May 18, which would add on the San Francisco series as well as a road series at the Miami Marlins to the list.&nbsp; Should that be the case, 46 games will not be played as scheduled, and the Rockies would then open the new season on the road at the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 19.

Rockies could host "New" Opening Day; MLB won't start until mid-May at earliest



The Nebraska volleyball spring match, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 against Northern Colorado in Grand Island, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 public health threat.

The NCAA and Big Ten Conference previously announced that all spring NCAA Championships have been canceled, and the Big Ten&nbsp;has canceled all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions.&nbsp;

Tickets purchased online on Ticketmaster.com or via phone will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased in person can be returned to the Heartland Events Center box office for a refund.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2020/3/16/volleyball-ne-vb-spring-match.aspx?print=true">Print Friendly Version</a>

Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska volleyball spring match, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 against Northern Colorado in Grand Island, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 public health threat.The NCAA and Big Ten Conference previously announced that all spring NCAA Championships have been canceled, and the Big Ten&nbsp;has canceled all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions.&nbsp;Tickets purchased online on Ticketmaster.com or via phone will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased in person can be returned to the Heartland Events Center box office for a refund.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2020/3/16/volleyball-ne-vb-spring-match.aspx?print=true">Print Friendly Version</a>

Huskers spring volleyball match vs No. Colorado-Cancelled

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) —  Veteran cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is about to test unfettered free agency for the first time in his nearly decade-long career. 

Harris wasn't highly recruited out of Bixby High School in Oklahoma and didn't garner much interest coming out of the University of Kansas four years later. 

He signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent and has made four Pro Bowls and earned more than $50 million in his career. He figures his time in Denver is coming to a close after the Broncos acquired cornerback A.J. Bouye in a trade with Jacksonville earlier this month.&nbsp;

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — Veteran cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is about to test unfettered free agency for the first time in his nearly decade-long career. Harris wasn't highly recruited out of Bixby High School in Oklahoma and didn't garner much interest coming out of the University of Kansas four years later. He signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent and has made four Pro Bowls and earned more than $50 million in his career. He figures his time in Denver is coming to a close after the Broncos acquired cornerback A.J. Bouye in a trade with Jacksonville earlier this month.&nbsp;

Star fixture in Broncos defensive backfield testing free agency

By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports Director

The Nebraska School Activities Association has made the decision to suspend all competitions, activities and games through April 2, effective immediately.

All practices are also suspended through March 30, and the dates for both could change as the coronavirus situation evolves.

There's no immediate word on if the events will be made up or simply canceled.

Check back with Panhandle Post and tune in to our local sports reports on air between 6:00-8:30 weekday mornings for the latest updates.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports DirectorThe Nebraska School Activities Association has made the decision to suspend all competitions, activities and games through April 2, effective immediately.All practices are also suspended through March 30, and the dates for both could change as the coronavirus situation evolves.There's no immediate word on if the events will be made up or simply canceled.Check back with Panhandle Post and tune in to our local sports reports on air between 6:00-8:30 weekday mornings for the latest updates.

Game off: NSAA suspends all high school competitions until April 2



The Chadron State College High School Invitational track and field meet, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 21, has been canceled. No makeup date is set at this time.

The CSC track and field coaching staff will be in touch with high school coaches regarding any further details.

Chadron State's current Mid-Term Break was extended on Friday until March 22, in light of public health recommendations regarding the COVID-19 virus, and the NCAA placed a mandatory dead period on recruiting that extends through April 15.



Courtesy: CSC Athletics

The Chadron State College High School Invitational track and field meet, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 21, has been canceled. No makeup date is set at this time.The CSC track and field coaching staff will be in touch with high school coaches regarding any further details.Chadron State's current Mid-Term Break was extended on Friday until March 22, in light of public health recommendations regarding the COVID-19 virus, and the NCAA placed a mandatory dead period on recruiting that extends through April 15.

CSC High School Track-&-Field Invite canceled

The Chadron State College spring sports season is over.

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has just announced that the league is canceling the remainder of spring competitions and travel.

The announcement covers only competition and travel, which at this time indicates practices are not included in the cancellation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Other conferences nationwide have also made similar moves in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) scare by canceling or suspending spring competition and post-season events.

Chadron State softball will finish the season 10-13 and will lose out on a total of 28 games, plus a possible RMAC Tournament berth.

CSC women's golf had two tournaments plus the RMAC Championships remaining that will not be played.

The CSC outdoor track-&amp;-field season will not even get the chance to compete - losing out on all seven meets on the slate, plus the NCAA Championships.

It's still unclear from the RMAC as to the status of spring football practice limitations, cancellation or proceeding as scheduled.&nbsp; Institutions and the league are likely still hammering out those details and deciding how to proceed.

We will continue to monitor this development and update this story as more details are released.&nbsp; The RMAC is expected to have more details on plans moving forward.

Here is the <a href="https://rmacsports.org/news/2020/3/12/baseball-rmacs-official-statement-regarding-covid19.aspx">full release from the RMAC sent out</a> Friday late-afternoon.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron Sports DirectorThe Chadron State College spring sports season is over.The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has just announced that the league is canceling the remainder of spring competitions and travel.The announcement covers only competition and travel, which at this time indicates practices are not included in the cancellation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other conferences nationwide have also made similar moves in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) scare by canceling or suspending spring competition and post-season events.Chadron State softball will finish the season 10-13 and will lose out on a total of 28 games, plus a possible RMAC Tournament berth.CSC women's golf had two tournaments plus the RMAC Championships remaining that will not be played.The CSC outdoor track-&amp;-field season will not even get the chance to compete - losing out on all seven meets on the slate, plus the NCAA Championships.It's still unclear from the RMAC as to the status of spring football practice limitations, cancellation or proceeding as scheduled.&nbsp; Institutions and the league are likely still hammering out those details and deciding how to proceed.We will continue to monitor this development and update this story as more details are released.&nbsp; The RMAC is expected to have more details on plans moving forward.Here is the <a href="https://rmacsports.org/news/2020/3/12/baseball-rmacs-official-statement-regarding-covid19.aspx">full release from the RMAC sent out</a> Friday late-afternoon.

RMAC, Chadron State spring sports seasons cancelled

2020 Boys State Basketball Tournament Game Previews, Scores &amp; Details

By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Sports Director

First Round Games - Thursday, March 12

Class B: #2 Scottsbluff 53, #7 Alliance 38

Friday Semifinals: #6 Omaha Roncalli 68, Scottsbluff 55

1st Round Notes: Alliance jumped out to an early lead 13-5 after a quarter...Scottsbluff put together a huge second half, especially in the fourth quarter with a 22-11 run...Scottsbluff's Dawson Mohr led with 15 points and hit two threes in the 4th quarter....Chance Parker scored 14, Jasiya DeOllos scored 12 points for Scottsbluff...Alliance was paced by Trevor DuBray's 15 points, 10 coming in the opening quarter...Scottsbluff won the season series over the Bulldogs 4-0...

The good news is a western Nebraska team is guaranteed a spot in the state basketball semifinals.&nbsp; The bad news is two-fold: a western Nebraska team is guaranteed to bow-out in the first round and two teams that have seen plenty of each other already have to travel approximately 800 miles combined to play...again.&nbsp;

This is the fourth time Alliance and Scottsbluff will face each other on the court this season, the first three went to the Bearcats by 16 in the season-opening Western Conference Tournament, by nine at Scottsbluff in early February, and 11 points in the B-8 subdistrict finals.

Almost every fan I talk to likes to see fresh opponents at state, but the Panhandle match-up at this point isn't unusual for Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Over the past dozen seasons Scottsbluff has faced Sidney twice, in 2009 and 2015.&nbsp; It happens to western schools across other sports as well, seemingly at least once every couple years.

A pair of terrific guards set the pace for the Bearcats with senior Jasiya DeOllos (20.3 ppg) and Dawson Mohr (16.2 ppg).&nbsp; They're also tough in the post with two more scoring options in senior Sam Clarkson (8.7 ppg) and 6'6" senior Chancelor Parke (9.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg).

Alliance will counter that balanced attack with senior guards Joel Baker (17.0 ppg) and Trevor DuBray (8.6 ppg).&nbsp; There's two big men who will compliment the backcourt in 6'5" junior Caeson Clarke (8.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg) and 6'5" senior Bradyn Palmer (9.3 ppg)

If Alliance can move on they'll be in the mix for its second state championship (2001) and will be back into the semifinals for the first time since 2017 after bowing out to Aurora in last season's opener.

Scottsbluff has been a tournament mainstay over the years and makes its 42nd trip in 2020.&nbsp; The Bearcats are looking for a 5th state title and first since 2012.&nbsp; Last year the Bearcats were ousted by Lincoln Pius X 83-43 in the opener.

Class C1: #4 Ogallala 65, #5 Kearney Catholic 62

Friday Semifinals: Ogallala 47, #1 Adams Central 35

Saturday State Championship: Ogallala vs. #2 Auburn - 10:00 - PBA

1st Round Notes:&nbsp; Ogallala had four scorers in double figures led by Carter Brown's 19 points...Brown was potent in the fourth quarter with 11 points to help the Indians outscore the Stars by 10 in the final period...Clayton Murphy and Adam Kroeger each scored 15.

The Ogallala Indians are back at state for the third straight season and looking to take the title after finishing in 3rd place in 2019.&nbsp; After two seasons away, Kearney Catholic is back at state hoping to advance out of the first round for the first time since 2004.

Ogallala (21-4) has a nice club with senior guards Carter Brown (17.6 ppg) and Clayton Murphy (8.3 ppg) who also provide length defensively. Six-five junior Kadyn Marhenke is second in scoring (14.6 ppg) and will team with senior 6'4" Adam Kroeger (10.8 ppg) to provide the offensive punch inside.

The Indians earned their trip to Lincoln with a 76-51 district finals victory over Battle Creek and have won four in a row overall.

Kearney Catholic (18-7) is on a three-game winning streak and are champions of the C1-8 district with a 39-28 grinder over Bishop Neumann.

The Stars rely heavily on 6'3" sophomore Brett Mahoney to provide the bulk of the scoring inside (16.0 ppg) and team him with senior guard Logan O'Brien (10.6) in the backcourt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday Semifinals: #1 Humphrey St. Francis 74, Mullen 35

Saturday 3rd Place Game: Mullen vs TBD - 8:00 am MT - Lincoln Northeast

1st Round Notes: Mullen escaped from a close game throughout to knock out the Cardinals with Bryce Wright scoring a team-high 18 points, including eight in the second quarter...Brenden Walker had 11 for the Broncos...

The Mullen Broncos will try and win a second state championship since 2017 but draw a tough opponent in St. Mary's in the D2 bracket.

Mullen (21-5) comes in hot with a seven-game win streak following a blowout over Exeter-Milligan in the D2-4 district championship.&nbsp; This is Mullen's 16th state appearance and first time back since 2018 - a 3rd place finish.

St. Mary's (19-5) rolled Hyannis 74-42 in the D2-5 championship and has lost just once since January 16.&nbsp; The Cardinals have been to State five times since 2008, won the D1 title in 2012, and make its first appearance since 2013 - a 3rd place finish.

St. Mary's will have its defensive hands full with five scoring options presented by a balanced Mullen attack.&nbsp; Junior guard Brendon Walker leads the bunch at 14.9 ppg.&nbsp; In the paint, 6'2" freshman Clayton Moore scores 11.9 a game.&nbsp; The Broncos will also feature 6'3" sophomore Jaden Emerson (8.7 ppg) and 6'2" junior Bryce McIntosh (7.2 ppg).&nbsp; Rounding out the group is sophomore guard Trevor Kuncl (11.2 ppg) and Mullen looks set-up not only for a potential title run this year, but to also challenge for state berths in the next two years moving forward.

St. Mary's doesn't provide statistics to the NSAA or media, so I guess it's a mystery to most fans as to what the Broncos will see.&nbsp; Mullen Head Coach Brad Wright surely will find plenty of film and coaching friends across the state to help him scout the Cards and prepare for Thursday's opener.

<a href="https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/bask/bbpair.pdf">Complete Boys State Tournament Bracket</a>

<h2>2020 Boys State Basketball Tournament Game Previews, Scores &amp; Details</h2>By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Sports Director<figure>
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 </figure>First Round Games - Thursday, March 12<h2>Class B: #2 Scottsbluff 53, #7 Alliance 38</h2><h2>Friday Semifinals: #6 Omaha Roncalli 68, Scottsbluff 55</h2>1st Round Notes: Alliance jumped out to an early lead 13-5 after a quarter...Scottsbluff put together a huge second half, especially in the fourth quarter with a 22-11 run...Scottsbluff's Dawson Mohr led with 15 points and hit two threes in the 4th quarter....Chance Parker scored 14, Jasiya DeOllos scored 12 points for Scottsbluff...Alliance was paced by Trevor DuBray's 15 points, 10 coming in the opening quarter...Scottsbluff won the season series over the Bulldogs 4-0...6:00 PM (MT) Devaney Center📻🔊 KCOW - AM 1400, 92.5 FMThe good news is a western Nebraska team is guaranteed a spot in the state basketball semifinals.&nbsp; The bad news is two-fold: a western Nebraska team is guaranteed to bow-out in the first round and two teams that have seen plenty of each other already have to travel approximately 800 miles combined to play...again.&nbsp;This is the fourth time Alliance and Scottsbluff will face each other on the court this season, the first three went to the Bearcats by 16 in the season-opening Western Conference Tournament, by nine at Scottsbluff in early February, and 11 points in the B-8 subdistrict finals.Almost every fan I talk to likes to see fresh opponents at state, but the Panhandle match-up at this point isn't unusual for Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Over the past dozen seasons Scottsbluff has faced Sidney twice, in 2009 and 2015.&nbsp; It happens to western schools across other sports as well, seemingly at least once every couple years.A pair of terrific guards set the pace for the Bearcats with senior Jasiya DeOllos (20.3 ppg) and Dawson Mohr (16.2 ppg).&nbsp; They're also tough in the post with two more scoring options in senior Sam Clarkson (8.7 ppg) and 6'6" senior Chancelor Parke (9.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg).Alliance will counter that balanced attack with senior guards Joel Baker (17.0 ppg) and Trevor DuBray (8.6 ppg).&nbsp; There's two big men who will compliment the backcourt in 6'5" junior Caeson Clarke (8.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg) and 6'5" senior Bradyn Palmer (9.3 ppg)If Alliance can move on they'll be in the mix for its second state championship (2001) and will be back into the semifinals for the first time since 2017 after bowing out to Aurora in last season's opener.Scottsbluff has been a tournament mainstay over the years and makes its 42nd trip in 2020.&nbsp; The Bearcats are looking for a 5th state title and first since 2012.&nbsp; Last year the Bearcats were ousted by Lincoln Pius X 83-43 in the opener.<h2>Class C1: #4 Ogallala 65, #5 Kearney Catholic 62</h2><h2>Friday Semifinals: Ogallala 47, #1 Adams Central 35</h2><h2>Saturday State Championship: Ogallala vs. #2 Auburn - 10:00 - PBA</h2>1st Round Notes:&nbsp; Ogallala had four scorers in double figures led by Carter Brown's 19 points...Brown was potent in the fourth quarter with 11 points to help the Indians outscore the Stars by 10 in the final period...Clayton Murphy and Adam Kroeger each scored 15.9:45 AM (MT) Devaney CenterThe Ogallala Indians are back at state for the third straight season and looking to take the title after finishing in 3rd place in 2019.&nbsp; After two seasons away, Kearney Catholic is back at state hoping to advance out of the first round for the first time since 2004.Ogallala (21-4) has a nice club with senior guards Carter Brown (17.6 ppg) and Clayton Murphy (8.3 ppg) who also provide length defensively. Six-five junior Kadyn Marhenke is second in scoring (14.6 ppg) and will team with senior 6'4" Adam Kroeger (10.8 ppg) to provide the offensive punch inside.The Indians earned their trip to Lincoln with a 76-51 district finals victory over Battle Creek and have won four in a row overall.Kearney Catholic (18-7) is on a three-game winning streak and are champions of the C1-8 district with a 39-28 grinder over Bishop Neumann.The Stars rely heavily on 6'3" sophomore Brett Mahoney to provide the bulk of the scoring inside (16.0 ppg) and team him with senior guard Logan O'Brien (10.6) in the backcourt.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Class D2: #4 Mullen 51, #5 St. Mary's 49</h2><h2>Friday Semifinals: #1 Humphrey St. Francis 74, Mullen 35</h2><h2>Saturday 3rd Place Game: Mullen vs TBD - 8:00 am MT - Lincoln Northeast</h2>1st Round Notes: Mullen escaped from a close game throughout to knock out the Cardinals with Bryce Wright scoring a team-high 18 points, including eight in the second quarter...Brenden Walker had 11 for the Broncos...9:45 AM (MT) Lincoln Southeast HSThe Mullen Broncos will try and win a second state championship since 2017 but draw a tough opponent in St. Mary's in the D2 bracket.Mullen (21-5) comes in hot with a seven-game win streak following a blowout over Exeter-Milligan in the D2-4 district championship.&nbsp; This is Mullen's 16th state appearance and first time back since 2018 - a 3rd place finish.St. Mary's (19-5) rolled Hyannis 74-42 in the D2-5 championship and has lost just once since January 16.&nbsp; The Cardinals have been to State five times since 2008, won the D1 title in 2012, and make its first appearance since 2013 - a 3rd place finish.St. Mary's will have its defensive hands full with five scoring options presented by a balanced Mullen attack.&nbsp; Junior guard Brendon Walker leads the bunch at 14.9 ppg.&nbsp; In the paint, 6'2" freshman Clayton Moore scores 11.9 a game.&nbsp; The Broncos will also feature 6'3" sophomore Jaden Emerson (8.7 ppg) and 6'2" junior Bryce McIntosh (7.2 ppg).&nbsp; Rounding out the group is sophomore guard Trevor Kuncl (11.2 ppg) and Mullen looks set-up not only for a potential title run this year, but to also challenge for state berths in the next two years moving forward.St. Mary's doesn't provide statistics to the NSAA or media, so I guess it's a mystery to most fans as to what the Broncos will see.&nbsp; Mullen Head Coach Brad Wright surely will find plenty of film and coaching friends across the state to help him scout the Cards and prepare for Thursday's opener.<a href="https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/bask/bbpair.pdf">Complete Boys State Tournament Bracket</a>

🏀 Boys State Hoops - Ogallala to State Finals; Scottsbluff, Mullen lose

By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron - Sports Director

Chadron State is feeling its athletics world come to a screeching halt along with the rest of the nation as we all begin to understand just how serious containing the spread of COVID-19 has become by&nbsp; watching college and professional sports leagues canceling or postponing events, and seasons.

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference issued a statement Thursday evening saying that all championships and non-championships would be suspended through April 6.&nbsp;

Chadron State wrestlers and track-&amp;-field National Championship qualifiers will not be competing this weekend as all NCAA championships have been canceled.

The RMAC went on to note that limitations were being put on fall sports that are currently practicing or about to, such as spring football.&nbsp; The extent of those limitations isn't fully clear and we are working with CSC athletics to determine what the RMAC's decision means for the upcoming CSC spring football schedule set to begin on March 23, as well as the spring game April 18.

Chadron State softball was supposed to play at MSU-Denver this weekend but those four games - as well as a dozen others, 16 in all - have been wiped off the slate.

The <a href="https://rmacsports.org/news/2020/3/12/baseball-rmacs-official-statement-regarding-covid19.aspx">RMAC's official statement can be read here</a>.

Continue to monitor the situation, schedules and updates here and through my Twitter feed @DMCbroadcasting as well as in our morning sports reports on 94.7, 97.5 and 105.9 FM.

By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Chadron - Sports DirectorChadron State is feeling its athletics world come to a screeching halt along with the rest of the nation as we all begin to understand just how serious containing the spread of COVID-19 has become by&nbsp; watching college and professional sports leagues canceling or postponing events, and seasons.The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference issued a statement Thursday evening saying that all championships and non-championships would be suspended through April 6.&nbsp;Chadron State wrestlers and track-&amp;-field National Championship qualifiers will not be competing this weekend as all NCAA championships have been canceled.The RMAC went on to note that limitations were being put on fall sports that are currently practicing or about to, such as spring football.&nbsp; The extent of those limitations isn't fully clear and we are working with CSC athletics to determine what the RMAC's decision means for the upcoming CSC spring football schedule set to begin on March 23, as well as the spring game April 18.Chadron State softball was supposed to play at MSU-Denver this weekend but those four games - as well as a dozen others, 16 in all - have been wiped off the slate.The <a href="https://rmacsports.org/news/2020/3/12/baseball-rmacs-official-statement-regarding-covid19.aspx">RMAC's official statement can be read here</a>.Continue to monitor the situation, schedules and updates here and through my Twitter feed @DMCbroadcasting as well as in our morning sports reports on 94.7, 97.5 and 105.9 FM.

Chadron State sports at a standstill as RMAC suspends competition through April 6

Updated March 12, 2020 3:15pm Central time

National Junior College Athletic Association

Updated March 12, 2020 3:15pm Central time<h2>Local</h2>NSAA Boys State Basketball tournament<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">Just confirmed with the Nebraska Athletic department: The NSAA has been informed state basketball can continue through Friday’s games at Devaney. Pinnacle Bank Arena is not owned by UNL, so any other facilities decisions would be separate. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nebpreps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nebpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Channel8ABC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Channel8ABC</a>&mdash; Matt Reynoldson (@MattReynKLKN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattReynKLKN/status/1238154200363741184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote>
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</div><h2>National</h2>NCAA<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: <a href="https://t.co/p4vCzvzmvo">https://t.co/p4vCzvzmvo</a> <a href="https://t.co/yqAHak4HO5">pic.twitter.com/yqAHak4HO5</a>&mdash; Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/InsidetheNCAA/status/1238197263358464001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Major League Baseball<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Statement from Major League Baseball: <a href="https://t.co/0bWS5VTRPu">pic.twitter.com/0bWS5VTRPu</a>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1238180549174362117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Major League Soccer<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Major League Soccer Suspends Season for 30 Days <a href="https://t.co/P0HEPmsnkx">pic.twitter.com/P0HEPmsnkx</a>&mdash; Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1238128176502628353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Professional Golf Association<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official statement from <a href="https://twitter.com/PGATOUR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGATOUR</a> Commissioner Jay Monahan. Tour events will occur without fans in attendance for the foreseeable future. <a href="https://t.co/reFkxdrVa6">pic.twitter.com/reFkxdrVa6</a>&mdash; Front Office Sports (@frntofficesport) <a href="https://twitter.com/frntofficesport/status/1238164130999070722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>National Junior College Athletic Association<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">Update - <a href="https://twitter.com/NJCAA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NJCAA</a> to postpone upcoming DI, DII basketball national championships, alter DIII tournaments currently underway. Statement | <a href="https://t.co/3IX4UjTBLt">https://t.co/3IX4UjTBLt</a> <a href="https://t.co/QfqGZjfP9D">pic.twitter.com/QfqGZjfP9D</a>&mdash; NJCAA (@NJCAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NJCAA/status/1238162866177540097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote>
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</div>National Lacrosse League (indoor)<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An update from the NLL ⬇️<a href="https://t.co/f7ONEdm2PI">https://t.co/f7ONEdm2PI</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lri9C2VkFl">pic.twitter.com/Lri9C2VkFl</a>&mdash; Colorado Mammoth (@MammothLax) <a href="https://twitter.com/MammothLax/status/1238149920349016069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>National Hockey League<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHL</a> pauses 2019-20 season. <a href="https://t.co/WMePei4clH">https://t.co/WMePei4clH</a> <a href="https://t.co/W5Hqmk3kX7">pic.twitter.com/W5Hqmk3kX7</a>&mdash; NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1238156578731294721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>National Basketball Association<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NBA To Suspend Season Following Tonight&#39;s Games <a href="https://t.co/2PTx2fkLlW">pic.twitter.com/2PTx2fkLlW</a>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1237917831506857989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>SEC<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ALERT: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19, the Southeastern Conference today announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville.&mdash; Southeastern Conference (@SEC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEC/status/1238129386848768000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Big Ten<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Big Ten Conference announced today that it will be canceling the remainder of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, effective immediately.<a href="https://t.co/MeQMNScXKQ">https://t.co/MeQMNScXKQ</a>&mdash; Big Ten Conference (@bigten) <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten/status/1238130102745083904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Big 12<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The <a href="https://twitter.com/Big12Conference?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Big12Conference</a> has announced the immediate suspension of all Conference championships until April 15, resulting in the cancellation of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball Championships. Conducting future Big 12 championships this season will be evaluated by April 15. <a href="https://t.co/HIGxfSrlLn">pic.twitter.com/HIGxfSrlLn</a>&mdash; Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big12Conference/status/1238142825868464130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Pac-12<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pac-12 statement on men&#39;s basketball tournament, Pac-12 sport competitions &amp; Pac-12 championship events: <a href="https://t.co/HjJvki3LOT">pic.twitter.com/HjJvki3LOT</a>&mdash; Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) <a href="https://twitter.com/pac12/status/1238137030594269184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>ACC<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A statement on the cancellation of the 2020 Men&#39;s Basketball Championship. <a href="https://t.co/62bAK0PuGn">pic.twitter.com/62bAK0PuGn</a>&mdash; The American (@American_Conf) <a href="https://twitter.com/American_Conf/status/1238129424370982912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>NASCAR<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/mmvs7SFd3Q">pic.twitter.com/mmvs7SFd3Q</a>&mdash; NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1238156124727238657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Mountain West Conference<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mountain West Suspends Spring Sports Competitions <a href="https://t.co/cpD4rAokzO">pic.twitter.com/cpD4rAokzO</a>&mdash; Mountain West (@MountainWest) <a href="https://twitter.com/MountainWest/status/1238163276829274113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Coronavirus and sports: Where do we stand? What is closed?

The sports world is seeing dramatic change to its short-term schedule because America is trying to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

Whitney Roth is a former Chadron State assistant volleyball coach and also took over as interim head coach mid-season in 2015. She gave us a unique insider's account of the situation involving the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the coronavirus' impact on her program.

Roth is the Director of Volleyball Operations at the University of Arkansas and tells us, "We already cancelled a scrimmage tomorrow (Friday) but have two in April that are still pending. All off/on campus recruiting is shut down as well. Our coaches are supposed to be out recruiting the next few weekends and they can no longer go out."

She added, "Most of the club tournaments are cancelled but we had some individual club visits that we were going to but can no longer do."

Keep an eye on Panhandle Post for additional updates on the coronavirus and its impact in the local and national sports scene.

By: Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Sports DirectorThe sports world is seeing dramatic change to its short-term schedule because America is trying to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.Whitney Roth is a former Chadron State assistant volleyball coach and also took over as interim head coach mid-season in 2015. She gave us a unique insider's account of the situation involving the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the coronavirus' impact on her program.Roth is the Director of Volleyball Operations at the University of Arkansas and tells us, "We already cancelled a scrimmage tomorrow (Friday) but have two in April that are still pending. All off/on campus recruiting is shut down as well. Our coaches are supposed to be out recruiting the next few weekends and they can no longer go out."She added, "Most of the club tournaments are cancelled but we had some individual club visits that we were going to but can no longer do."Keep an eye on Panhandle Post for additional updates on the coronavirus and its impact in the local and national sports scene.

Former CSC coach gives insights into coronavirus impact on SEC's Razorbacks

Updated: 12:53 PM, Thursday

By: Associated Press &amp; Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Sports Director

Major League Baseball expected to cancel Spring Training, could delay start of season

NEW YORK (AP) — People familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is likely to cancel the rest of its spring training game schedule due to the coronavirus and probably will announce that the start of the season will be delayed. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no decision had been announced. They said baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred planned a conference call with his executive council to discuss the situation and then a call with controlling owners of the 30 clubs. An announcement would follow. The season had been scheduled to start March 26.

NBA season suspended until further&nbsp;notice

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas. 

Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert.

The league says it will use the hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward regarding the pandemic.

In a bizarre circumstance, the test result was reported shortly before the scheduled tip-off of the Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City. Players were on the floor for warmups and the opening tip was moments away when they were sent to their locker rooms. Fans were told about 30 minutes later that the game was postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances."

Wednesday’s Pelicans-Kings game also was postponed right before tip-off with fans in the stands and ESPN promoting the game coming up on TV, due to the virus. The league says the game was postponed “out of an abundance of caution because one of the referees assigned to work in the game also worked a Utah Jazz game earlier this week.

NCAA March Madness Tournament - No Fans Allowed

The NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about the future of college basketball's March Madness and other pro sports. It looked as if the NBA might be moving toward playing in empty arenas before it announced that a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus and it had decided press pause on its season. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced earlier in the day that only essential staff and limited family will be allowed to attend the upcoming NCAA basketball tournaments.&nbsp;

UPDATE: College Basketball Conference Tournaments Canceled

Several college basketball conference tournaments have been canceled moments before tipoff, putting the NCAA Tournament at risk. The Big Ten, Big 12 and the SEC tournaments announced they were off, and other conferences were expected to follow suit. The men's NCAA Tournament is one of the most popular events on the American sports calendar. March Madness draws hundreds of thousands of fans to arenas from coast to coast.

Previous Article: Conference Tournaments Will Finish Out This Week - No Fans Allowed

Each of the Power Five basketball tournaments will proceed without fans beginning with Thursday's games. ACC games will be played only with teams, player guests, limited school administrators and credentialed media present. Big 12 squads will be allowed 125 tickets on a game-by-game basis beginning with Thursday's quarterfinals. Big Ten attendance will be limited to team personnel, conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media and immediate family members of the participating teams. The SEC also says fans will be kept out of all regular-season events on its campuses and other league championships through at least March 30.

Ivy League cancels all spring sports seasons

The Ivy League has canceled all spring sports, as many of its schools told students not to return from spring break and prepare for classes to be taught online. The league already had canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments.

MLB's&nbsp; Mariners moving March games out of Seattle

The Mariners are moving their first two series out of Seattle in an effort to slow the coronavirus outbreak. The Mariners and Major League Baseball have not announced where they will play the team's season-opening, four-game series against the Texas Rangers scheduled for March 26-29.

Chadron State softball games will be played - No Fans Allowed

Chadron State will play a softball series Saturday and Sunday in Denver against MSU-Denver.&nbsp; The school says fans will not be allowed to attend those games.&nbsp; Colorado School of Mines is taking a similar measure for its home athletic events in Golden immediately as well.

From the Chadron State Athletics website on a change in attendance policy for the Division II National Championship wrestling event, which three Eagles have qualified for:



In an update late Wednesday, NCAA staff clarified that at its Division II Wrestling Championships in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, public admission would be modified as follows:

Major League Soccer canceling games for 30 days

&nbsp;Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the home opener for the expansion team co-owned by former England captain David Beckham. MLS Commissioner says the decision was based on advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Agency of Canada and other public health authorities. Beckham and Jorge Mas co-own Inter Miami, which had been scheduled to play its home opener Saturday. MLS started its season on Feb. 29 and each of the 26 teams has played two league matches.

Updated: 12:53 PM, ThursdayBy: Associated Press &amp; Dave Collins, Eagle Radio Sports Director<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584020335441.jpeg" alt="An ESPN website screenshot Thursday morning shows the stunning reality that the NBA world has halted after a positive test for coronavirus was confirmed for a Utah Jazz player." />
 <figcaption>An ESPN website screenshot Thursday morning shows the stunning reality that the NBA world has halted after a positive test for coronavirus was confirmed for a Utah Jazz player.</figcaption>
 </figure>Major League Baseball expected to cancel Spring Training, could delay start of seasonNEW YORK (AP) — People familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is likely to cancel the rest of its spring training game schedule due to the coronavirus and probably will announce that the start of the season will be delayed. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no decision had been announced. They said baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred planned a conference call with his executive council to discuss the situation and then a call with controlling owners of the 30 clubs. An announcement would follow. The season had been scheduled to start March 26.NBA season suspended until further&nbsp;noticeMIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas. Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert.The league says it will use the hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward regarding the pandemic.In a bizarre circumstance, the test result was reported shortly before the scheduled tip-off of the Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City. Players were on the floor for warmups and the opening tip was moments away when they were sent to their locker rooms. Fans were told about 30 minutes later that the game was postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances."Wednesday’s Pelicans-Kings game also was postponed right before tip-off with fans in the stands and ESPN promoting the game coming up on TV, due to the virus. The league says the game was postponed “out of an abundance of caution because one of the referees assigned to work in the game also worked a Utah Jazz game earlier this week.NCAA March Madness Tournament - No Fans AllowedThe NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about the future of college basketball's March Madness and other pro sports. It looked as if the NBA might be moving toward playing in empty arenas before it announced that a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus and it had decided press pause on its season. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced earlier in the day that only essential staff and limited family will be allowed to attend the upcoming NCAA basketball tournaments.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584029442069.jpeg" alt="Right around 10:00 Thursday morning major conferences began to cancel their college basketball tournaments.&nbsp; A second ESPN website screenshot illustrates the news and evokes an eerie feeling the college basketball season may soon be completely canceled." />
 <figcaption>Right around 10:00 Thursday morning major conferences began to cancel their college basketball tournaments.&nbsp; A second ESPN website screenshot illustrates the news and evokes an eerie feeling the college basketball season may soon be completely canceled.</figcaption>
 </figure>UPDATE: College Basketball Conference Tournaments CanceledSeveral college basketball conference tournaments have been canceled moments before tipoff, putting the NCAA Tournament at risk. The Big Ten, Big 12 and the SEC tournaments announced they were off, and other conferences were expected to follow suit. The men's NCAA Tournament is one of the most popular events on the American sports calendar. March Madness draws hundreds of thousands of fans to arenas from coast to coast.Previous Article: Conference Tournaments Will Finish Out This Week - No Fans AllowedEach of the Power Five basketball tournaments will proceed without fans beginning with Thursday's games. ACC games will be played only with teams, player guests, limited school administrators and credentialed media present. Big 12 squads will be allowed 125 tickets on a game-by-game basis beginning with Thursday's quarterfinals. Big Ten attendance will be limited to team personnel, conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media and immediate family members of the participating teams. The SEC also says fans will be kept out of all regular-season events on its campuses and other league championships through at least March 30.Ivy League cancels all spring sports seasonsThe Ivy League has canceled all spring sports, as many of its schools told students not to return from spring break and prepare for classes to be taught online. The league already had canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments.MLB's&nbsp; Mariners moving March games out of SeattleThe Mariners are moving their first two series out of Seattle in an effort to slow the coronavirus outbreak. The Mariners and Major League Baseball have not announced where they will play the team's season-opening, four-game series against the Texas Rangers scheduled for March 26-29.Chadron State softball games will be played - No Fans AllowedChadron State will play a softball series Saturday and Sunday in Denver against MSU-Denver.&nbsp; The school says fans will not be allowed to attend those games.&nbsp; Colorado School of Mines is taking a similar measure for its home athletic events in Golden immediately as well.From the Chadron State Athletics website on a change in attendance policy for the Division II National Championship wrestling event, which three Eagles have qualified for:

In an update late Wednesday, NCAA staff clarified that at its Division II Wrestling Championships in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, public admission would be modified as follows:<ol>
 <li>Each participating student-athlete and coach, within the travel party limit, will receive six all-session wristbands for admission.</li><li>These wristbands will be provided complimentary.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>We will distribute these wristbands at the coaches meeting tomorrow for you to distribute appropriately.&nbsp;</li><li>No spectator/fan tickets will be sold.&nbsp; Any purchased tickets will be refunded. Customers with questions on the refund process should contact their original point of purchase.</li>
 </ol>Major League Soccer canceling games for 30 days&nbsp;Major League Soccer is shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the home opener for the expansion team co-owned by former England captain David Beckham. MLS Commissioner says the decision was based on advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Agency of Canada and other public health authorities. Beckham and Jorge Mas co-own Inter Miami, which had been scheduled to play its home opener Saturday. MLS started its season on Feb. 29 and each of the 26 teams has played two league matches.

UPDATE: ⚾MLB likely to cancel Spring Training, season delay could follow



In accordance with Wednesday's announcement from the Big Ten Conference, all University of Nebraska home sports competitions will be closed to the public effective immediately.

As of today, all Nebraska home games and competitions will take place as scheduled, but will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, essential staff and personnel, credentialed members of the media and immediate family members of the participating teams.

Further discussion on the status of the Red-White spring football game on April 18 at Memorial Stadium and Nebraska volleyball's April 25 spring match in Grand Island will occur in the coming days.

The main priority of the Big Ten Conference and University of Nebraska is to ensure the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all relevant information on the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Non-Nebraska Athletics Events

Any additional information or updates will be provided as needed and communicated through Nebraska social media channels



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 </figure>Courtesy: Husker Athletics

In accordance with Wednesday's announcement from the Big Ten Conference, all University of Nebraska home sports competitions will be closed to the public effective immediately.As of today, all Nebraska home games and competitions will take place as scheduled, but will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, essential staff and personnel, credentialed members of the media and immediate family members of the participating teams.Further discussion on the status of the Red-White spring football game on April 18 at Memorial Stadium and Nebraska volleyball's April 25 spring match in Grand Island will occur in the coming days.The main priority of the Big Ten Conference and University of Nebraska is to ensure the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all relevant information on the COVID-19 virus on a daily basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets and Refunds<ol>
 <li>All season ticket holders will receive a partial refund for all impacted games.</li><li>All single-game ticket purchases will be refunded by the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office, and processed as follows.Tickets purchased online or via phone will be automatically refunded.Tickets purchased in person can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.</li><li>Tickets purchased online or via phone will be automatically refunded.</li><li>Tickets purchased in person can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.</li>
 </ol>Non-Nebraska Athletics Events<ol>
 <li>All outside competitions or events scheduled to take place in University of Nebraska athletic facilities have been canceled until further notice.</li><li>This includes youth sports clubs practicing and competing in Nebraska athletic facilities, outside tours and other scheduled events.</li>
 </ol>Any additional information or updates will be provided as needed and communicated through Nebraska social media channels

Breaking: All Husker home athletics closed to public immediately

The NSAA has released details on the refund policy for boys state basketball ticket holders:

If you purchased tickets online through&nbsp;<a href="https://gofan.co/">GoFan</a>, you will be refunded by them and will receive an email when you have been refunded. This process began Wednesday afternoon, March 11.

If you purchased tickets at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinnaclebankarena.com/">Pinnacle Bank Arena</a>&nbsp;box office, you’ll need to return the tickets there and they will refund you.

If you pre-purchased tickets through the NSAA (Coach/Administrator or General Admission, you will receive communication about the refund process at a later time.

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 </figure>The NSAA has released details on the refund policy for boys state basketball ticket holders:If you purchased tickets online through&nbsp;<a href="https://gofan.co/">GoFan</a>, you will be refunded by them and will receive an email when you have been refunded. This process began Wednesday afternoon, March 11.If you purchased tickets at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pinnaclebankarena.com/">Pinnacle Bank Arena</a>&nbsp;box office, you’ll need to return the tickets there and they will refund you.If you pre-purchased tickets through the NSAA (Coach/Administrator or General Admission, you will receive communication about the refund process at a later time.