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Washington State Head Football Coach Fired Over Vaccine Mandate
Washington State University fired its head football coach, Nick Rolovich, this week after he refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine — as required via mandate for state employees. Cougars defensive coordinator Jake Dickert will replace Rolovich as ...
NCAA Test Score Task Force Open to Removal of Score Requirements
The NCAA Standardized Test Score Task Force recommended that initial-eligibility standards for high school students preparing to play Division I or II sports no longer include a standardized test score requirement. The recommendation comes after ...
Hyperice Enters Mental Health Space with Core Acquisition
Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression, and thermal technology, recently announced the acquisition of Core, a mental wellness company that invented the first meditation train...
WHOOP 4.0 — Small on Size, Big on Function
WHOOP, the human performance company, is proud to introduce the next generation of its proprietary technology, WHOOP 4.0, a personalized 24/7 digital fitness and health coach. The new technology leverages an upgraded sensor configuration for optim...
Saddleback College Stadium’s Homecoming Grand Opening
Saddleback College, located in Mission Viejo, CA, celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art stadium on Saturday, October 2 during the college's Homecoming football game against Ventura College. In addition to the game, the celebration in...
Davidson College Announces Plans for Future Facilities
Late last month, Davidson College Athletics announced plans for new facilities to further enhance experiences for scholar-athletes, members of the campus, and Wildcat fans. While still in the design phase, the goal is to complete all elements of the ...
Univ. of Buffalo Researchers Suggest Aerobic Exercise for Concussion Recovery
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Buffalo, adolescents can speed their recovery from a sports-related concussion by engaging in aerobic exercise within 10 days of the injury. The study, published on September 30 in The...
Study Suggests Boys Who Play Youth Sports Experience Less Anxiety
Young boys who play sports are less apt to be anxious or depressed later in childhood and more likely to be active in their early teens, according to the University of Montreal study. "We wanted to clarify the long-term and reciprocal relationship...
