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Pac-12 cancels fall sports due to public health concerns
The Pac-12 conference has decided to postpone all sporting events for the rest of the year. That means no soccer, volleyball or football.
By Jarrett Hill • • 30m ListenThe Pac-12 conference has decided to postpone all sporting events for the rest of the year. That means no soccer, volleyball or football. Pac-12 health officials say it’s too risky, for example, for a player to recover from COVID, end up with an enlarged heart, and then sustain a big hit on the football field.
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3 storiesPac-12 cancels fall sports. What does it mean for local athletes, coaches, fans?
The Pac-12 conference has decided to postpone all sporting events for the rest of the year. That means no soccer, no volleyball, and no football.
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