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NSCA announces 2019 career awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has announced the winners of the organization’s 2019 career awards. The awards are given each year to individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning com...
Illinois mandates background checks for high school referees
Illinois will now require background checks as part of the registration process for officiating high school sports. The Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) Board of Directors approved the change during its meeting last month. The policy goes...
Judge in girls football lawsuit orders survey to gauge interest
The fate of girls high school football in Utah could come down to a statewide survey, which will determine whether there's enough interest in the sport. In 2017, the parents of six high school girls filed a lawsuit against three school districts a...
Indiana passes mercy rule for football, suspensions for ejected fans
From the IHSAA Indiana's athletic association on Monday adopted a new mercy rule in football and gave schools the power to suspend unruly fans. The mercy rule goes into effect this fall. It was a joint effort with the Indiana Football Coaches A...
Ohio bill would make assaulting a sports referee a felony
Two bills introduced in the Ohio General Assembly would make it a fifth-degree felony to attack a sports official while on the job. Existing laws already allow for similar charges against anyone who assaults a teacher, school administrator or bus ...
Early registration open for 2019 Youth Sports Congress
Early bird registration is now open for the 18th annual National Alliance for Youth Sports Congress, taking place Nov. 13-16 in Orlando, Florida. Early-bird special pricing is available through Aug. 16. As a bonus, the first 100 registrants will r...
N.M. could end cheer competition over sportsmanship problems
New Mexico's athletic association next month will consider ending the state's cheerleading competition due to rampant sportsmanship issues that have included death threats. [caption id="attachment_27823" align="alignright" width="319"] Photo: Foxc...
VICIS Zero1 tops list in NFL helmet performance testing
The NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) last week released their annual Helmet Laboratory Testing Performance Results. For the third consecutive year, the VICIS ZERO1 helmet earned the No. 1 ranking. The NFL and NFLPA's annual testing asse...
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