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The University of Connecticut football team is cutting spring practice short due to positive COVID-19 cases.
Athletics officials said the team will not hold their final three scheduled spring practices.
The positive results are among Tier I personnel, officials said Monday.
The football team held 12 out of 15 scheduled practices and the final three practices won't be rescheduled, the university said.
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The Huskies open the 2021 season on August 28 at Fresno State.