The Latest: Michigan State-Virginia hoops postponed

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Virginia’s ACC/B1G Challenge game against No. 4 Michigan State on Wednesday night has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Cavaliers’ program.

The No. 18 Cavaliers (3-1) are next slated to play William & Mary on Sunday. The Tribe shut its program down on Nov. 30 for COVID-19. The status of that game is to be determined.

Virginia did not reveal if the positive test was from a player, coach or staff member.

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West Virginia says its men’s basketball home opener scheduled for Wednesday against Robert Morris has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Colonials’ program. The 11th-ranked Mountaineers are set to play next at home Sunday against No. 19 Richmond.

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USA Diving has postponed the 2021 World Cup trials because of a spike in COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for next week in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The governing body says it is working on potential contingency plans. Options include holding another qualifying event on a different date or choosing the American team in other ways.

In the statement, USA Diving officials say they remain confident they will find a viable solution to field the best team they can for April’s 2021 FINA World Cup.

“This decision was not made lightly,” USA Diving President Lee Michaud said. “But after receiving feedback from public health professionals, our athletes, coaches and other individuals, we felt it was in the best interests of our community’s health to refrain from traveling and coming together at this time.”

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South Carolina has canceled a men's basketball game against Wofford on Thursday and paused team activities because of positive...

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