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August 11, 2016

High school sports participation up for 27th straight year

It's another year of growth for high school sports, as the latest participation survey from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows more kids are playing sports today than ever before. The NFHS participation survey counted...

August 9, 2016

California sees decline in prep football participation

Participation in high school sports across California is on the rise, but the same can't be said for football. [caption id="attachment_13710" align="alignright" width="238"] California Interscholastic Federation[/caption] The California Intersc...

August 8, 2016

Profane rant gets youth baseball coach banned

A California youth baseball coach has been banned by the U.S. Amateur Baseball Federation after a profanity-laced tirade toward an umpire was caught on film. [caption id="attachment_17214" align="alignright" width="278"] Screenshot via CBS 8[/capt...

August 2, 2016

Parents risking it all to support their child’s sports futures

The pursuit of a professional sports career is one of the leading causes of sports specialization. And in some cases, it's a cause for financial ruin. [caption id="attachment_17158" align="alignright" width="284"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption...

August 2, 2016

Full scale fabric building to be erected at MINExpo

South Haven, Minnesota — Legacy Building Solutions, an innovative manufacturer of fabric structures on a rigid steel frame, is constructing a full scale, stand-alone fabric structure completely inside the Las Vegas Convention Center for ...

August 1, 2016

Colorado to try out 40-second play clock in prep football

Colorado will test out a 40-second play clock this season for high school football, becoming one of three states to experiment with the new rule. Colorado had been using a 25-second clock, one that started on the official's whistle once the ball ...

August 1, 2016

West Virginia takes aim at opioid use in prep sports

West Virginia's athletic association is partnering with groups around the state to tackle opioid abuse in high school sports. [caption id="attachment_17138" align="alignright" width="280"] West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission[/capti...

July 28, 2016

Tenn. to crown nine football state champs beginning in 2017-18

Tennessee has approved changes to its high school football classifications, and beginning with the 2017-18 season it will crown nine state champions. The changes were approved this week by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSS...