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AP Source: Government Shutdown May Move UConn-Louisville Opener From Ramstein Air Base to US
The federal shutdown has forced contingency plans for the UConn-Louisville women’s basketball opener, risking relocation from a U.S. Air Force base in Germany, ESPN said.
- On Nov. 4, UConn's season opener against No. Louisville is at risk at Ramstein Air Base in Germany because of the government shutdown affecting ESPN's Armed Forces Classic.
- Congress's funding lapse on Oct. 1 has forced military bases to operate at reduced capacity, curtailing services that support events at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
- Louisville says it is deferring to ESPN, which would need time to move broadcast equipment and set up an aircraft hangar, with a conference call next week to discuss alternatives.
- A person familiar with the decision said if the shutdown continues until Monday the game will move to a neutral site in the U.S., and if ongoing by Oct. 20 it could shift to the U.S. Naval Base, Washington, D.C.
- This matchup would mark the first women's game in the Armed Forces Classic, which has been played nine times and previously visited Ramstein twice; UConn still owes Louisville a home game under their four-year contract.
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AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to US
No. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that is supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 is in jeopardy of being moved because of the government shutdown.
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Government shutdown jeopardizes UConn women’s basketball season opener in Germany
HARTFORD, Conn. — The UConn women’s basketball team’s season opener against Louisville, scheduled to be played at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, could be in jeopardy if the ongoing government shutdown continues into November.
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