Big Ten extends suspension of organized team activities

Here’s the rest of the text from a Big Ten press release:

“This is an additional measure to the previously announced cancellation of all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year,” a Big Ten press release read. “The conference also has previously announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.

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“The Big Ten Conference will continue to use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps relative to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The main priority of the Big Ten Conference is to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.”