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The Pac-12 logo at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Pac-12 football season to kick off in November

The Pac-12 logo at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

September 24, 2020, 4:33pm College

The Pac-12 has decided to play football in the fall, reversing an August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about COVID-19. Read story

In this Nov. 16, 2019, photo, a packed crowd looks on as Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar performs during an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The athletes weren&#039;t the only ones impacted when Washington State&#039;s fall football season was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. Merchants in tiny Pullman, who depend on big football crowds, say they are losing a major chunk of their annual income. Pullman, the most remote outpost in the PAC-12, has only 34,000 residents and many businesses in town depend on visitors attracted by football games, graduation and other special events.

Loss of college football games a blow for Pullman businesses

In this Nov. 16, 2019, photo, a packed crowd looks on as Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar performs during an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The athletes weren&#039;t the only ones impacted when Washington State&#039;s fall football season was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. Merchants in tiny Pullman, who depend on big football crowds, say they are losing a major chunk of their annual income. Pullman, the most remote outpost in the PAC-12, has only 34,000 residents and many businesses in town depend on visitors attracted by football games, graduation and other special events.

August 28, 2020, 8:49am College

The athletes weren’t the only ones affected when Washington State University’s fall football season was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. Merchants in tiny Pullman, Washington, who depend on big football crowds say they are losing a major chunk of their annual income. Read story

Arizona head coach Lute Olson, center, talks to his players, during a game in 2006. The Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at the age of 85. Cause of death was not reported.

Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

Arizona head coach Lute Olson, center, talks to his players, during a game in 2006. The Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at the age of 85. Cause of death was not reported.

August 27, 2020, 9:16pm College

Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died. He was 85. Read story

South Carolina running back Deshaun Fenwick said he might use an extra year of eligibility to pursue a master&#039;s degree.

NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, but creates others

South Carolina running back Deshaun Fenwick said he might use an extra year of eligibility to pursue a master&#039;s degree.

August 21, 2020, 8:35pm College

For the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA’s decision to not charge them a year of eligibility — no matter how much they play — brings peace of mind. Read story

Washington football coach Jimmy Lake said he&#039;s all in favor of suspending the season until spring for the safety of the players.

Huskies’ Jimmy Lake says Pac-12 postponement right move

Washington football coach Jimmy Lake said he&#039;s all in favor of suspending the season until spring for the safety of the players.

August 14, 2020, 3:51pm College

Washington coach Jimmy Lake said Friday that the Pac-12 made the correct decision in postponing the football season, even as the Huskies athletic program faces a potentially massive financial hit from not having football in the fall. Read story

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren talks to reporters after being named Big Ten Conference Commissioner during a news conference in Rosemont, Ill. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug.

Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

FILE - In this June 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren talks to reporters after being named Big Ten Conference Commissioner during a news conference in Rosemont, Ill. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug.

August 11, 2020, 1:34pm College

The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic. Read story

In this undated photo Oregon State University volleyball coach Mark Barnard poses for a photo in Corvallis, Ore. Players, parents and observers of the program tell The Associated Press that Barnard runs punishment practices past the point of safety, uses scholarships as leverage and pits players against each other in team meetings. The school says an investigation into the program has concluded and appropriate action has been taken to address the complaints.

Volleyball players describe abusive environment on Oregon State team

In this undated photo Oregon State University volleyball coach Mark Barnard poses for a photo in Corvallis, Ore. Players, parents and observers of the program tell The Associated Press that Barnard runs punishment practices past the point of safety, uses scholarships as leverage and pits players against each other in team meetings. The school says an investigation into the program has concluded and appropriate action has been taken to address the complaints.

July 30, 2020, 2:42pm College

Athletes and others with ties to the program told The Associated Press that the head volleyball coach at Oregon State University runs an abusive program that has seen 11 players quit or transfer since 2016 and two team members contemplate suicide, with one attempting an overdose. Read story

Central Washington quarterback Canon Racanelli is making the change from offense to defense for the 2020 season, moving to defensive back.

GNAC, Cascade Conference to postpone college athletics until November

Central Washington quarterback Canon Racanelli is making the change from offense to defense for the 2020 season, moving to defensive back.

July 17, 2020, 4:21pm College

Decision impacts football for Central Washington and Western Oregon Read story

Evan Siegel, a Clark College pitcher, is pictured at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver on April 22, 2020.

Another door opens for Clark College pitcher Evan Siegel

Evan Siegel, a Clark College pitcher, is pictured at Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver on April 22, 2020.

May 1, 2020, 6:36pm Clark County Sports

Evan Siegel, a Clark College pitcher and former Fort Vancouver High baseball standout, is a believer everything happens for a reason. Read story

Caleigh Lofstead, a Camas High grad, was a three-time NCAA Regional qualifier in the pole vault while competing at Vanderbilt.

Caleigh Lofstead going to new heights at Vanderbilt

Caleigh Lofstead, a Camas High grad, was a three-time NCAA Regional qualifier in the pole vault while competing at Vanderbilt.

April 30, 2020, 6:31pm Clark County Sports

Even with an opportunity to compete next year at Vanderbilt, Caleigh Lofstead won't compete in the pole vault for the Commodores. She's going to nursing school. Read story