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July 21, 2015

Mapping how far athletes run during competition

Unless we're talking about track or cross country, its difficult to map exactly how far athletes run during competition. Fortunately for us, today's technology is helping us solve that problem. [caption id="attachment_13463" align="alignright" wi...

July 21, 2015

Illinois school refusing to change ‘Midgets’ nickname

Despite objections from outside groups, an Illinois high school is refusing to drop its "Midgets" nickname, arguing the moniker its part of its history and tradition. [caption id="attachment_13458" align="alignright" width="273"] The Freeburg Com...

July 21, 2015

Basketball players run nearly three miles per game

Unless we're talking about track or cross country, its difficult to map exactly how far athletes run during competition. Fortunately for us, today's technology is helping us solve that problem.This post from Runner's World was published last year, bu...

July 21, 2015

Illinois school refuses to drop its ‘Midgets’ nickname

Despite objections from outside groups, an Illinois high school is refusing to drop its "Midgets" nickname, arguing the moniker its part of its history and tradition.Representatives from the Little People of America visited Freeburg Community High Sc...

July 20, 2015

NFHS approves rule changes for track and field

The National Federation of State High School Associations approved rule changes for track and field and cross country beginning with the upcoming season. Here is the official news release from the NFHS: [caption id="attachment_11978" align="alignr...

July 18, 2015

J.J. Watt: Read each tweet 95 times before sending

NFL star J.J. Watt offered up some social media advice this week while attending the Gatorade Athlete of the Year awards. [caption id="attachment_13442" align="alignright" width="210"] Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt encourages kids to be...

July 16, 2015

Bret Bielema talks social media’s impact on recruiting

Coaches are always watching. And for student-athletes hoping to land a college athletic scholarship, that's something they must never forget. [caption id="attachment_13429" align="alignright" width="258"] Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema speak...

July 16, 2015

Parents of HS softball players file lawsuit alleging Title IX violations

Parents of three Arkansas high school softball players have filed a lawsuit alleging the district doesn't provide equal resources or opportunities for girls teams. [caption id="attachment_13409" align="alignright" width="336"] Three parents have f...