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June 11, 2019

Tennessee high school player ejections up 23% from last year

Tennessee high school officials ejected 618 student-athletes during the 2018-19 school year, an increase of 23% from the year prior. The sudden rise alarmed board members with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), prompting ...

June 10, 2019

Louisiana bill makes it a crime to yell at referees, coaches

Louisiana parents who voice their frustrations with sports referees or coaches could now face the possibility of jail time. House Bill 184, introduced by Rep. Cameron Henry, only awaits the governor's signature before becoming law. The bill passed...

May 22, 2019

Kentucky spectator conduct policy suspends ejected fans

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) adopted a "spectator conduct" provision that suspends spectators who are ejected from games. The approved policy states that any adult spectator at a KHSAA sanctioned event who is removed by sc...

May 21, 2019

Maine becomes first state to ban Native American mascots

The Maine legislature last week unanimously passed a bill that bans the use of Native American mascots at public schools, colleges and universities. Gov. Janet Mills signed the bill into law on Thursday, and it goes into effect 90 days after the l...

May 17, 2019

Nebraska to use replay in high school football title games

Nebraska will begin using replay reviews in high school football championship games beginning next season. [caption id="attachment_16017" align="alignright" width="240"] Photo: Brian Cantoni[/caption] The Nebraska School Activities Association ...

May 9, 2019

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...

May 8, 2019

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...

April 30, 2019

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...