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March 24, 2017

Oregon school keeps ‘Braves’ nickname in agreement with tribe

Some states have forced public schools to abandon their Native American nicknames in recent years, but Oregon took a different approach. Win approval from one of the state's tribes, and you can keep it. The Banks School District outside of Portlan...

March 24, 2017

Montana bill would expand concussion rules for youth sports

A new bill in Montana seeks to expand the state's concussion laws, requiring non-public schools and youth organizations to comply with protocols already in place for public high schools. Montana in 2013 passed a law that requires student-athletes ...

March 23, 2017

New Arkansas law will allow guns at sporting events

A new law in Arkansas will allow fans with concealed carry permits to bring guns to sporting events, including those at the University of Arkansas. [caption id="attachment_21625" align="alignright" width="275"] Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri[/caption] Gov...

March 22, 2017

New graphics showcase school pride, commitment to excellence

{Sponsored} Looking for a way to thrill your student-athletes and keep them motivated for the upcoming season? Appearance is everything. Dana Harmon, director of physical education, recreation and athletics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI),...

March 22, 2017

Baseball coaches accused of beaning hitters at practice

A pair of Tennessee high school baseball coaches are under investigation after they were accused of intentionally hitting batters with pitches during one of the team's practices. The coaches at Two Hardin Valley Academy have been placed on paid ...

March 21, 2017

Auriemma: ‘If your body language is bad, you’ll never get in the game’

Video from a Geno Auriemma press conference during last year's NCAA women's Final Four is getting a lot of attention this week, and it's worth revisiting given its strong message to young athletes. Auriemma, who has led UConn to 109 straight wins ...

March 21, 2017

Celebrate victories, honor tradition with outdoor graphics

{Sponsored} Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, has a rich history of success. To honor the past and celebrate recent achievements, the school looked to BigSigns.com for help. The first of three projects began in 2013. Seth Asbury, associate...

March 20, 2017

Examining a young athlete’s chances of playing pro basketball

Parents might think their child has a great shot to make the pros, but statistics suggest otherwise. Figures from the NCAA show just how few players make it to the NBA. During the 2015-16 school year, there were 546,428 high school boys basket...