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October 27, 2016

Texas votes against sanctioning lacrosse, water polo

Texas' athletic association has rejected proposals to sanction new sports, including lacrosse, water polo and gymnastics. [caption id="attachment_16965" align="alignright" width="281"] Photo: Marie-Lan Nguyen[/caption] The University Interscho...


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October 26, 2016

N.J. legislators to introduce student accident insurance bill

New Jersey lawmakers plan to introduce legislation that would require the state's public schools to carry insurance for students who participate in extracurriculars. The absence of student accident insurance at some school districts means athlete...


October 20, 2016

‘Tim Tebow bill’ proposed in Kentucky for third time

A Kentucky legislator for the third time is proposing a bill that would allow the state's homeschooled students to participate in sports at their local high schools. [caption id="attachment_17850" align="alignright" width="244"] A Kentucky lawmak...


October 18, 2016

Lawsuit accuses Notre Dame of ignoring head injuries

A former Notre Dame football player is part of a class action lawsuit accusing the university of ignoring safety regulations with regard to head injuries. [caption id="attachment_17825" align="alignright" width="301"] A class action lawsuit accus...


October 17, 2016

A step forward in stadium lighting

High schools can now install lighting systems similar to those used at the college and pro levels A major source of frustration for athletic directors is the exorbitant costs of facility maintenance and upkeep. And one of the greatest unavoidable ex...


October 12, 2016

Gymnasts propose changes to guard athletes from sexual abuse

Nearly a dozen gymnasts have banded together and renewed their call for stronger policies to protect young athletes from sexual abuse. [caption id="attachment_17790" align="alignright" width="214"] Former Olympians believe changes are needed to pr...


October 7, 2016

Schools refusing to play Archbishop Murphy’s football team

For the third time this season, a Washington high school football team is refusing to play against Archbishop Murphy over concerns about player safety. Granite Falls High School earlier this week announced it would forfeit its game against the pri...


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October 5, 2016

Illinois reviews policies after criminal found umpiring games

Illinois may soon adopt a strict policy on background checks for sports officials after discovering that a sex offender has been working games for at least the last year. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and state lawmakers are both exa...


October 5, 2016

Michigan prep tennis player awarded $30K in bullying lawsuit

A Michigan high school tennis player who claimed administrators ignored her complaints over bullying has been awarded a $30,000 settlement. Carly Pratt, a tennis star at Portage Central High School, filed a lawsuit against the school more than a ...


October 4, 2016

Florida Christian school files lawsuit over pregame prayer

A Christian school in Florida has filed a lawsuit against the state athletic association, a move prompted by an incident late last year when its football team was prevented from leading fans in prayer over a stadium loudspeaker. Cambridge Christi...