COVID Rebound Hits Heartland

College basketball endures more pandemic hardship and local teams are suffering thanks to a resurgence of the plague at the end of the year.

Both MU & KU are cancelling more games as the COVID stats worsen and the team is hit with the virus . . .

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KU men's basketball cancels second game in a row for COVID concerns

Kansas men's basketball team announced the cancellation of their upcoming game against the Harvard Crimson because of a mix of positive COVID tests and injuries in the Harvard program. The game, which was scheduled for Wednesday, December 29, will not be rescheduled. The Jayhawks are looking for another opponent to replace Harvard on the schedule.

Mizzou basketball coach tests positive for COVID-19

Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin says he's tested positive for COVID-19.Martin said he is "feeling well.""Encouraging everyone to stay safe during this holiday season. I've tested positive for Covid. Feeling well and thankful for our athletic training staff following protocol and keeping our team healthy.

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KU finds new opponent in Nevada after another team cancels due to COVID

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas basketball found a new opponent for Wednesday after Harvard pulled out of the game citing injuries and COVID-19 among its players. Now the Jayhawks will host Nevada on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse, KU Athletics announced Monday night. Nevada also had its Dec.

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