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North Dakota volleyball coach resigns after alleged physical altercation
A North Dakota volleyball head coach recently resigned mid-season due to allegations that she physically restrained a student-athlete among other allegations. Angie Johnson coached at Northern Cass High School and was suspended without pay followi...
Illinois high school football coach suspended amid hazing allegations
An Illinois high school football coach was suspended one game following an investigation into an alleged hazing incident. Rochester High School head football coach Derek Leonard received the one-game suspension for last week's regular-season final...
Study on elite hockey players and concussions, depressive symptoms
Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, one in five female hockey players suffered symptoms of burnout, and both sexes repor...
Study reveals effects of resistance training break on muscle and strength
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 tot...
Pittsburgh police chief resigns to referee college basketball
The Pittsburgh police chief has traded his badge for a referee's whistle. Just a week after announcing he would add refereeing college basketball games to his schedule, Larry Scirotto announced his retirement last Friday. Scirotto has been a refer...
New Jersey mayor and referee suspended after brandishing starter pistol during confrontation
A New Jersey mayor, who was accused of brandishing a starter pistol during a parking lot confrontation, has been banned from his part-time officiating job by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Northfield Mayor Erla...
Utah court allows Australian student to play football following lawsuit
A Utah court has ruled that an international student can play on his high school football team after filing a discrimination lawsuit. The court said that there is a "strong likelihood" that a current Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) is...
WVSU awarded funds for new track and field complex
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded $250,000 by the Kanawha County Commission to help build a new track and field complex at the university. The funding comes from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and was approved by the commiss...





