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February 5, 2016

Nebraska legislator seeks to broaden state’s anti-hazing law

A Nebraska legislator this week introduced a bill that would broaden the definition of hazing to include acts that are sexual in nature. [caption id="attachment_14871" align="alignright" width="298"] A hazing incident within a Nebraska high schoo...

February 4, 2016

Md. bill would suspend coaches who play concussed athletes

Maryland legislators are considering a bill that would suspend coaches who put players back on the field after they have suffered an apparent concussion. Details of the legislation were released last week, and many groups have already voiced oppos...

February 2, 2016

South Dakota legislators take aim at activities association

Florida isn't the only state where legislators are trying to overhaul the way its athletic association operates. Three bills have been proposed in South Dakota, an attempt to change the rules and policies that help govern the state's high school s...

February 1, 2016

Investigation reveals ‘fight club’ within Texas HS baseball team

Two Texas high school baseball coaches have come under fire after an investigation allegedly turned up evidence of racist comments and a "fight club" created by members of the team. The Dallas Morning News reported that it obtained documents show...

February 1, 2016

Florida bills create ‘free agency’ concerns in schools

Schools in Florida are concerned that bills advancing through the House and Senate could lead to a "free agency" system in high school sports. In January, legislators proposed three bills that could change high school sports across the state. Amon...

January 30, 2016

Louisiana splits postseason for major high school sports

Louisiana voted this week to split the playoffs for many major sports, even reinstating the separation of the public and non-public football postseason. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) voted to adopt different playoffs for b...

January 29, 2016

Wis. women’s basketball coach: ‘Get your butt in the gym’

[caption id="attachment_15255" align="alignright" width="267"] Wisconsin women's basketball coach Bobbie Kelsey.[/caption] The Wisconsin women's basketball team lost to Nebraska 75-62 on Wednesday, and that led to a passionate postgame rant from B...

January 28, 2016

Ohio delays competitive balance plan by one year

Ohio's athletic association announced Thursday that it would delay implementation of its competitive balance plan by one year, giving the organization more time to properly prepare. The competitive balance referendum passed in 2014 and was expecte...