Kevin Harvick holds off Denny Hamlin for first Pocono win
June 27, 2020 By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Benefiting from a two-tire pit stop with 36 laps left, Kevin Harvick held off charging Denny Hamlin over the final green-flag run to win for the first time at Pocono Raceway. Harvick crossed the finish line in Saturday’s Pocono Organics 325 .761 seconds ahead of Hamlin […]
Maryland Releases COVID-19 Student-Athlete Testing Results
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland Athletics, as part of a gradual, phased approach to the return of student-athletes to campus, is working with the University Health Center to conduct COVID-19 testing. Throughout this phase, we expect there will be some positive test results and have planned accordingly, through the implementation of State and county public […]
ACC Commissioner John Swofford Retiring Following 2020-2021 Athletic Year
GREENSBORO, N.C. – John Swofford, the longest-tenured commissioner in the 67-year history of the Atlantic Coast Conference, announced today that the 2020-21 athletic year will be the last of his 24 years of service. Swofford will continue in the Commissioner’s chair until his successor is installed and will assist with the transition as needed. As the […]
USC Student-Athletes to Begin Phased Return to Campus for Voluntary Workouts Starting June 24
LOS ANGELES—USC student-athletes will begin a phased return to campus for voluntary workouts beginning on June 24. In partnership with USC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman and Director of Sports Medicine Dr. John Brodhead, USC developed a comprehensive health and safety plan that is compliant with the Los Angeles County Department of Public […]
Sarah Griffith: Overcoming the Odds
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue soccer redshirt junior Sarah Griffith’s career nearly came to an end due to intense back pain, but after having extensive spinal surgery and a long recovery process, she has overcome adversity and is back on the pitch for the Boilermakers. Watch Sarah’s inspirational story here. Prior to her sophomore season in 2018, […]