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Western Kentucky suspends swimming and diving program
Western Kentucky University announced today it is suspending the swimming and diving program for five years after an investigation discovered multiple Title IX violations. [caption id="attachment_11626" align="alignright" width="191"] Western Kent...
Illinois athletic association says lawsuit threatens football
The Illinois High School Association says a concussions lawsuit filed against the organization last year is a "misguided effort that threatens high school football" across the state. IHSA asked the judge to dismiss the suit in a 16-page motion fil...
Hazing allegations surround Kentucky HS baseball team
Five athletes on the Highlands High School (Fort Thomas, Kentucky) baseball team were reportedly suspended after dousing one of their teammates in urine during a hazing ritual. FOX19 in Cincinnati cited a parent of one of the players, who said th...
Ohio considers sanctioning lacrosse, archery
Lacrosse and archery could become sanctioned high school sports in Ohio, but student-athletes may have to wait a couple years. [caption id="attachment_11673" align="alignright" width="229"] Lacrosse may become a sanctioned high school sport in Ohi...
Trap shooting setting record numbers in Minnesota
Lacrosse might have the reputation as the nation's fastest growing sport, but in Minnesota that crown belongs to trap shooting. The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League (MSHSCTL) registered more than 8,600 student-athletes this spring, a...
Maine community college suspends athletic program
The high cost of athletics has caused Eastern Maine Community College to suspend its sports program for the 2015-16 school year. [caption id="attachment_11660" align="alignright" width="213"] Eastern Maine Community College will suspend its athlet...
Keeping coaches at your school
Ask any athletic director what makes their program so special, and most will talk about the coaches. They’re the ones on the ground floor, working day in and day out with the student-athletes. That’s why it can be so devastating for a departme...
Wisconsin university cuts men’s soccer, tennis programs
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh will cut its men's soccer and tennis programs after the school year to provide its athletic department more financially stability and comply with Title IX requirements. [caption id="attachment_11635" align="al...
Investigation finds Title IX violations at Western Kentucky
Swim team members at Western Kentucky University were subjected to hazing and sexual assault, according to documents obtained by the College Heights Herald. [caption id="attachment_11626" align="alignright" width="207"] Western Kentucky Universit...
Climbing the career ladder
Obtaining a master’s degree can significantly jumpstart the career of any graduate assistant or aspiring coach, but finding the time can be difficult. That’s something more colleges and universities with sports administration programs are atte...