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December 15, 2015

Recording believed to be only known audio of Dr. James Naismith

From the University of Kansas A University of Kansas researcher has uncovered what is believed to be the only known audio recording of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball. The recording is located in the archives of the Library ...

December 15, 2015

Wichita State reviews athletics, considers football

Wichita State University has begun a review of its athletic department, and reports indicate that program leaders may considers bringing back football. According to The Wichita Eagle, the athletic review includes several aspects of the program —...

December 15, 2015

Deaf wrestler, MHSAA reach agreement on interpreter

Ellis Kempf, a deaf Michigan high school wrestler, has reached an agreement with the state's athletic association over the use of his interpreter. Kempf had filed suit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), arguing it did n...

December 11, 2015

Miss. parent charged with felony after knocking out HS coach

The mother of a Mississippi high school girls basketball player has been charged with assault after punching the team's coach following Thursday's game. WCBI-TV in Mississippi reported that the attack took place during the first quarter of the H...

December 11, 2015

Miss. parent charged after knocking out coach

The mother of a Mississippi high school girls basketball player has been charged with assault after punching the team's coach following Thursday's game.WCBI-TV in Mississippi reported that the attack took place during the first quarter of the Hamilto...

December 10, 2015

Michigan concerned about age, experience of referees

Michigan's athletic association is concerned about the future of officiating for the state's high school sports, according to an article at MLive.com. [caption id="attachment_9642" align="alignright" width="288"] Michigan's athletic association is...

December 10, 2015

Study: Cheerleading among nation’s safest sports

A new study has concluded that cheerleading is among the nation's safest sports, though when injuries do occur they are likely more severe. [caption id="attachment_12044" align="alignright" width="320"] Study shows that cheerleading is among the s...

December 10, 2015

Michigan releases preliminary fall concussion numbers

Michigan's athletic association announced Wednesday that nearly 2 percent of the state's high school athletes may have suffered a concussion during the fall sports season. This was the first year that the Michigan High School Athletic Association ...