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January 9, 2017

Portable technology can bring power to your sideline

{Sponsored} Technology is changing the way coaches play the game. And for the last five years, Sideline Power has helped to take coaching communication to the next level. From headsets to end zone cameras to sound systems, the company is changing ...

January 4, 2017

Petition asks Michigan association for competitive balance

A former Michigan prep football coach has started a petition asking the state's athletic association to consider measures that would create more competitive balance between public and private schools. The effort was started by Chad Phillips who, ...

January 4, 2017

Arkansas lawmaker seeks state takeover of activities association

An Arkansas lawmaker is drafting legislation that would allow the government to assume control of the state's activities association. State Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson told KARK-TV in Little Rock that there is a lack of oversight for high school activ...

December 27, 2016

Clemson researchers trying to improve helmet facemasks

From Clemson University A team of Clemson University researchers believes it can help make football safer by creating a facemask that helps reduce the severity of head injuries. The researchers are teaming up with Jay Elmore, owner of Green G...

December 20, 2016

Dutch study: Artificial turf fields are safe for athletes

A new report published by a Dutch public health organization says that artificial turf fields are safe for athletes. The study was conducted by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. In recent years, fears over the chemica...

December 19, 2016

Conn. school warns students over use of ‘white’ in chants

A Connecticut high school is warning students about use of the word "white" in some of their traditional chants. [caption id="attachment_18450" align="alignright" width="283"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The principal at East Hampton High Sc...

December 15, 2016

Morehead State basketball coach resigns after battery charge

Morehead State men's basketball coach Sean Woods resigned today amid allegations that he physically abused players during a game last month. Woods had already been suspended for three games following the incident, which allegedly took place during...

December 14, 2016

Wis. lawmaker wants drug testing for students in extracurriculars

A Wisconsin lawmaker plans to propose legislation that would require random drug testing for students who participate in extracurricular activities. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Rep. Joel Kleefisch is drafting a bill that he expectsÂ...