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New York youth football coach shot in Buffalo
A New York youth football coach was shot during an attempted robbery at a youth football game in Buffalo last Sunday. Rashaan Mallory, 29, allegedly forced a male and female victim into his car before driving to a youth football game, according ...

West Virginia holds ‘concussion discussion’ in wake of middle schooler’s death
Following the untimely death of a middle school football player, West Virginia coaches, administrators, and parents gathered late last week to discuss concussion prevention and other steps the state can take to improve player safety in contact sports...

Ohio middle school basketball coach indicted sexual abuse charges
An Ohio high school teacher and middle school basketball coach, who was on unpaid suspension, was recently indicted on nine counts of first-degree sexual abuse and seven counts of sexual abuse by a parent guardian, or custodian. Dwain Sponseller, ...

FHSAA finds football program guilty of rules violations
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has found that The First Academy of Orlando has committed rules violations in an ongoing investigation, according to reports from The Orlando Sentinel. The alleged rule violations include eligibil...

Rhode Island athletic director resigns, citing ‘unrealistic expectations’
A Rhode Island high school athletic director has resigned after one month on the job, citing 'unrealistic expectations' for a part-time position. Christopher Branch resigned one week into the new school and one month after he was hired to be the a...

California football coach seeks $7.5M in damages against school district
A California high school football coach and school administrator has filed a claim against the Covina-Valley Unified School District that seeks damages over $7.5 million for multiple civil rights and labor violations, according to his attorney. Ke...

Air Force unveils new Kucera Legacy Center
The Air Force Academy hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Kucera Legacy Center. Jack and Vianne Kucera were joined by Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Air Force Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy ...

Pitt fires athletic director ahead of expiring contract
The Panthers are searching for new leadership of its athletic department. Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel announced on Monday that athletic director Heather Lyke has been fired ahead of her contract expiring. In Gabel's announcement, she noted Lyke's l...








