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April 16, 2024
Study: A friendly touch can improve basketball performance
According to a research team at the University of Basel in Switzerland, a friendly pat on the back ahead of a stressful situation can actually improve a basketball player's in-game performance. A recent story from JPost.com detailed a recent study...
April 16, 2024
Study: Parents’ sideline behavior greatly impacts young athletes
If you're a parent chauffeuring kids around to their various athletic practices, games, or lessons, you should be mindful of your behavior from the sidelines or bleachers. A new study, entitled "Monkey see, monkey do? Exploring parent-athlete beha...
April 9, 2024
NAIA unanimously votes to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a policy that bans transgender athletes from partaking in women's athletics. At its annual conference meeting earlier this week, the NAIA Council of Presidents unanimously vote...
April 8, 2024
Maine Athletics unveil new fueling station
Maine Athletics, in conjunction with Hannaford Supermarkets, is excited to officially announce the opening of the Black Bears Fueling Station in Memorial Gymnasium. "We are excited to continue to enhance the student-athlete experience at UMaine wi...
April 8, 2024
Study: suicide second-leading cause of death for college athletes
University of Washington researchers have shared the findings from a 20-year study on the mental health of college student-athletes. The findings show that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college-aged student-athletes with the...
April 8, 2024
Univ. of Washington football using coach-to-player communication tech
The University of Washington football team will be relying on technology as well as new additions to boost their on-field performance this fall. The Huskies have already brought on Steve Belichick, former New England Patriots defensive coach and s...
April 8, 2024
OHSAA expands 7-on-7 football opportunities
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced that football 7-on-7 competition is now permitted at any time before and after the season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 com...
March 25, 2024
Kansas lawmakers put forth bill to protect referees from abuse
Kansas lawmakers are presenting a bill to help combat the ongoing referee shortage brought on by unruly spectators. Should the bill be passed, Kansas will be the 23rd state to put in protections for officials and referees. The bill states that phy...
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