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November 12, 2015

Oklahoma athletic association approves prayer policy

Oklahoma coaches and athletes will now have an opportunity to pray at games, an act of faith that has caused controversy this fall in at least a few states. [caption id="attachment_14610" align="alignright" width="317"] Photo: © BrokenSphere / Wi...

November 12, 2015

Oklahoma athletic association approves prayer policy

Oklahoma coaches and athletes will now have an opportunity to pray at games, an act of faith that has caused controversy this fall in at least a few states.The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) unanimously adopted the policy We...

November 11, 2015

UAB basketball coach gives $46K to help programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham men's basketball coach Jerod Haase has donated $46,000 to help cover the cost of attendance for student-athletes at his school. [caption id="attachment_14598" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: uabsports.com[...

November 11, 2015

Winless California HS football team makes postseason

A California high school football team that lost every game during the regular season has advanced to the playoffs, a result of the state athletic association's controversial playoff formula. [caption id="attachment_14568" align="alignleft" width=...

November 11, 2015

UAB coach donates $46K to cover cost of attendance

University of Alabama at Birmingham men's basketball coach Jerod Haase has donated $46, 000 to help cover the cost of attendance for student-athletes at his school.The money will help both the men's and women's basketball teams, with $23, 000 going t...

November 10, 2015

Ky. lawmakers could open doors to private school students

Kentucky lawmakers are introducing legislation that would allow the state's non-public school students to participate on public school sports teams. The bill is sponsored by 10 legislators and predictably does not have the support of the Kentucky...

November 10, 2015

U.S. Soccer recommends ban on headers for youth players

U.S. Soccer announced Monday its recommendation to ban headers for the sport's youth players in an effort to minimize the risks of concussions. [caption id="attachment_14540" align="alignright" width="284"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The a...

November 9, 2015

University of Illinois fires A.D. Mike Thomas

The University of Illinois announced today it has parted ways with Athletic Director Mike Thomas following an external review of abuse allegations within the football and women's basketball programs. [caption id="attachment_14525" align="alignrigh...