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Jazz player Rudy Gobert touches mics as he leaves NBA press conference

NBA suspends season after Jazz center Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus

(CNN) -- The NBA has suspended its season after a player preliminarily tested positive for coronavirus, stunning fans and players who heard the plan at stadiums Wednesday night, and adding to a list...

The MAC announced via this press release that it was canceling the remainder of the tournament.

MAC cancels conference tournament due to coronavirus

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 12, 2020

The Mid-American Conference canceled its tournament in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The decision comes prior to the scheduled quarterfinal game between Akron and Ohio at 12...

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attend the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson diagnosed with coronavirus

Sandra Gonzalez, CNN March 11, 2020

(CNN) -- Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus.In a statement posted to Instagram, Hanks said he and his wife were traveling in Australia when...

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NBA player tests positive for coronavirus; rest of season to be suspended

 (CNN) -- The NBA announced Wednesday that a player with the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for the coronavirus and the rest of the season is being suspended.The news came after the NBA game...

Students pack up their cars and leave the dorm to go home because of the cancellation of face-to-face classes at Kent State. Classes will be held online until April 13. 

On-campus students share concerns after shift to online classes

Zaria Johnson Assigning editor March 11, 2020

President Todd Diacon announced in-person classes would be canceled and shifted online until April 13, 2020, and encouraged students to return home if possible, due to concerns regarding the coronavirus...

IFC tells fraternities to cancel social events over coronavirus

The Inter-Fraternity Council instructed fraternities to cancel all social events because of the coronavirus. “The Inter-Fraternity Council is taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously,” IFC Council...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Kent State suspends football operations, cancels spring showcase

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State football announced all football operations will be suspended until April 12 in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The spring showcase scheduled for April 11 is canceled,...

MAC Tournament to continue play, will have restricted access

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 11, 2020

The Mid American Conference announced yesterday that the MAC Tournament will continue to be played despite four confirmed coronavirus cases in Cuyahoga County.The MAC Tournament will have restricted access...

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Coronavirus: what we know now

KentWired Staff March 11, 2020

March 10 -- Kent State President Todd Diacon announced the university was suspending face-to-face classes effective at 4:25 p.m. and would switch to online classes March 16. In an email sent by the president...

Virus precautions could affect primary voting among Ohio elderly, youth

JULIE CARR SMYTH March 10, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The new coronavirus could affect voting in Ohio's upcoming primary among both young adults and the elderly, as dozens of polling places inside nursing homes are relocated and tens...

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