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February 9, 2016

N.J. bill would expand steroid testing program

New Jersey legislators are moving a bill that would expand the state's steroid testing program for high school athletes. The state Assembly's Education Committee unanimously approved the bill on Monday. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athlet...

February 8, 2016

Wisconsin sees sharp decline in hockey referees

Wisconsin high school hockey officials say they're concerned about the sharp decline in the number of certified referees within the sport. [caption id="attachment_15351" align="alignright" width="255"] Photo: Devan Mighton, Wikimedia Commons[/cap...

February 8, 2016

Giancarlo Stanton: ‘I recommend multiple sports’

We all understand the benefits of playing multiple sports, but it always helps to have an endorsement from a superstar athlete to help make the argument to children and their parents.Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, a three-time All-Star and ...

February 5, 2016

Colorado could double field in prep basketball playoffs

Colorado's athletic association will vote this spring whether to double the size of the high school basketball playoffs in two classes. The Colorado High School Activities Association's basketball committee approved the proposal Thursday, recomme...

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...