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February 6, 2023

Dealing with Upper Arm Injuries

Injuries to the upper arm muscles and tendons are most common in men 30–50, but women may also experience them. If the tendon ruptures, you may feel a tearing sensation and actually hear a pop, usually around the elbow but sometimes at the shoul...

February 6, 2023

Youngstown State Opens New Sports Medicine Center

by Wesley Sykes

In support of the overall student-athlete experience, the Youngstown State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the creation of the Korandovich Family Sports Medicine Center in Beeghly Center. This newly-created 3,000-square-foot faci...

February 2, 2023

Longhorns Transform Athletic Laundry

by Wesley Sykes

The University of Texas (UT), in Austin, recently overhauled its 25-year-old athletic laundry for huge gains in productivity, ease of use and wash quality, according to Matt Rutherford, director of equipment operations. Located inside the Darrell K. ...

February 2, 2023

JV Girls’ Basketball Coach Fired for Impersonating Player

by Wesley Sykes

A Virginia high school JV basketball coach has been fired after impersonating a player during a recent game. Arlisha Boykins, 22, was the assistant coach of the Churchland JV girls' basketball team in Portsmouth, VA, posed as a player on a team wh...

February 1, 2023

Vermont Man Dies in Fight at Boys Basketball Game

by Wesley Sykes

Vermont State Police are investigating after a man died following a fight during a boys' basketball game. According to police reports, the incident occurred Tuesday evening at the Alburgh Community Education Center in Vermont around 7 PM. The b...

February 1, 2023

NCAA Survey: Increased Focus on Mental Health for Coaches

by Wesley Sykes

In an NCAA-led survey, more than 80 percent of head, assistant, and associate coaches across all three divisions reported spending more time discussing mental health with student-athletes than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. At high rates, coa...

January 25, 2023

Eden Prairie Boys’ Basketball Coach Reinstated after Suspension

by Wesley Sykes

A Minnesota high school boys' basketball coach has been reinstated by the school following an internal investigation after he was suspended for allegedly using inappropriate language during a classroom session. David Flom, head coach of Eden Prairie ...

January 25, 2023

New Proposal Would Allow Prayers before FHSAA Events

by Wesley Sykes

As a federal appeals court prepares to hear arguments in a long-running dispute about the issue, a Florida state senator filed a proposal last week that could allow high schools of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to offer prayers...

January 24, 2023

TSSAA Council Approves Lacrosse for the 2024-25 Season

by Wesley Sykes

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) will govern boys' and girls' lacrosse for the 2024-25 season, after a recent council vote. The TSSAA Legislative Council held a special called meeting Thursday via teleconference to addre...

January 23, 2023

Georgia WR Arrested for Family Violence, False Imprisonment

by Wesley Sykes

A recent transfer wide receiver to the recent National Champion Georgia Bulldogs was arrested early Monday by university police on two charges, including a felony. Rodarius 'RaRa' Thomas was charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor b...