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June 13, 2016

Fla. considers strength of schedule to decide HS playoff teams

[caption id="attachment_16027" align="alignleft" width="291"] Florida is considering changes to how high school football teams make the playoffs. | Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] Florida's athletic association this week will discuss potential chan...

June 9, 2016

Alabama experimenting with replay in high school football

Alabama has begun experimenting with instant replay in high school football, but don't expect it to become a part of the regular season anytime soon. [caption id="attachment_16017" align="alignright" width="281"] Alabama is experimenting with inst...

June 9, 2016

NBA players discuss importance of sleep for athletes

Never underestimate the power of sleep, especially when it comes to athletic performance.Health experts have long promoted the benefits of a good night's sleep, but rarely do we hear some of the biggest athletes in the world talk about rest and its i...

June 7, 2016

Bellevue (Wash.) prep football team receives postseason ban

The Bellevue High School (Washington) football program has received a four-year ban from the postseason, following an investigation into multiple violations by the coaching staff and student-athletes. [caption id="attachment_12991" align="alignlef...

June 7, 2016

Florida limits live contact during HS football practices

Florida's athletic association announced Monday new limits on how much contact high school football teams can have during their practices. According to a statement from the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), live contact will be lim...

May 26, 2016

NFL QB persuades hometown to drop youth tackle football

NFL quarterback Shaun Hill has convinced his hometown to drop tackle football within its youth program, an effort to shield kids from serious head injuries. [caption id="attachment_15965" align="alignright" width="260"] NFL quarterback Shaun Hill,...

May 25, 2016

Illinois examining pitch limits in high school baseball

Illinois could join a growing number of states that are implementing pitch counts for high school baseball players, an effort to curb arm and shoulder injuries. [caption id="attachment_15407" align="alignright" width="250"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/c...

May 25, 2016

Running back Jamaal Charles joins Shock Doctor, McDavid

Fountain Valley, Calif. — Shock Doctor and McDavid, leading athletic protection brands, announced today the signing of two-time NFL All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles. Charles has been a Cutters ambassador for the past two years, and his expande...