(NPR) The Big Ten Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus Concerns

The Big Ten Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus Concerns








The Big Ten, one of the so-called "Power 5" NCAA conferences, is postponing fall sports because of the coronavirus. The conference logo is displayed on the field before a football game between Iowa and Miami of Ohio in Iowa City, Iowa.



Charlie Neibergall/AP


hide caption





toggle caption




Charlie Neibergall/AP











The Big Ten Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports Over Coronavirus Concerns






The Big Ten, which includes Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State, puts off playing college sports in the fall as confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. continue to rise.