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USA Football accepting grant applications from youth, high school teams
Youth, middle school and high school football programs may apply now through March 9 for USA Football’s equipment grant program, offering $1 million in resources to benefit young athletes. USA Football is a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralymp...
Patrick Mahomes’ high school coach credits multisport participation for rise
Patrick Mahomes is a rare breed of athlete, and the coaches at his Texas high school knew it. [caption id="attachment_28578" align="alignright" width="209"] Photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons[/caption] In addition to his performance on the...
N.C. parent charged after attacking athlete at wrestling tournament
A North Carolina man is facing charges after running on to the mat during a high school wrestling tournament and attacking his son's opponent. The incident happened Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina. During one of the matches, Barry Jones rus...
North Carolina requires showing of concussion education video
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors passed regulations last week mandating that schools require parents and students to view a concussion education video known as CrashCourse prior to each season. The vid...
More than 350 basketball coaches take part in Coaches vs. Cancer ‘Suits and Sneakers’ week
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the leading organization devoted to creating a world without cancer, will celebrate Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week Jan. 20-26 during basketball games around the country. More than 350 NCAA coaches, i...
Joel Raether named NSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year
Colorado Springs, CO — The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce that Coach Joel Raether has been selected as the NSCA’s Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for 2020. Coach Raether become...
Minnesota HS hockey coach quits midseason over parent pressure
A Minnesota high school girls hockey coach stepped down last week, saying the pressure from some parents was too much to manage. John Marshall High School has seven games remaining on its regular season schedule, but head coach Josh Chapman said i...
Kentucky bill would increase penalties for referee harassment
Three Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would enhance penalties against those who harass or assault sports officials. The proposal, coined the "Good Sport" bill, would amend state law to make assault of a sports official a Class D ...





