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Q&A.D. with RIIL executive director Michael Lunney
Michael Lunney has been the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) executive director since the 2020-21 school year. Previously, Lunney served as the RIIL’s assistant executive director since 2011. He served for 16 years as the director of a...
Iowa wrestling official kicks out fans during dual meet
An Iowa high school wrestling meet between two of the state's top teams ended with no spectators in attendance for being rowdy and disruptive. When Southeast Polk and Ankeny high schools squared off on the mats late last week, fans in attendance w...
New York firefighter charged with assault of referee during 10-year-old’s game
A New York firefighter has been charged with assault on a sports official, harassment, and disorderly conduct, and engaging in fighting after an altercation during a 10-year-old's basketball game in Pennsylvania recently. The event was recorded an...
Washington bill could increase penalties for violence against referees
A potentially new bill could be stricter penalties for those who attack referees or other officials during school sporting events in Washington. Under current state law, it is a gross misdemeanor for anyone to “interfere by force or violence” ...
Former Olympic gymnasts suspended by SafeSport over abuse claims
Two former Olympic gymnasts have been banned from coaching due to alleged abuse of young students. The US Center for SafeSport suspended Anna Li, 36, from all USA Gymnastics-affiliated coaching for nine months and her mother Jiani Wu, 58, for a year...
New UNC coach Bill Belichick hits recruiting trail
New North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick — along with his son and Tar Heels defensive coordinator Steve Belichick — has started visiting potential college recruits. The former New England Patriots and six-time Super Bowl-winning h...
Former Utah State AD sues institution over alleged violations in his termination
A former Utah State University deputy athletic director has recently filed a lawsuit against the college for violating state law and its own policy when he was terminated over the summer. Jerry Bovee filed the lawsuit in late December, seeking mor...
Kansas HS basketball team forfeits game over obscure rule
A Kansas high school boys' basketball team has been forced to forfeit a game due to an obscure rule infraction. The Segwick High School boys' team was forced to forfeit a January 7 game against Berean Academy because of an alumni scrimmage held ov...
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