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Alabama to begin allowing home-schooled students on teams
The Alabama athletic association says it will begin allowing home-schooled athletes to play on public school sports teams by the 2016-17 school year, according to reports. The Alabama legislature had been advancing a bill that would have mandated...
Alabama to allow participation by home-schooled students
The Alabama athletic association says it will begin allowing home-schooled athletes to play on public school sports teams by the 2016-17 school year, according to reports.The Alabama legislature had been advancing a bill that would have mandated the ...
Study: High school athletes display better leadership, confidence
A new study published by the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies offers an explanation for why high school students who play sports increase their chances of a successful professional career.The study concluded that former student athletes...
Massachusetts high school investigating athletic program
A Massachusetts high school plans to investigate its sports program after the outgoing athletic director made claims of discrimination and misuse of funds within the department. Wayland High School, nearly 20 miles west of Boston, will look into...
Wash. prep football program put on probation for violations
One of Washington's top high school football teams will be placed on three years of probation after self-reporting violations that included illegal contact with players during the offseason. [caption id="attachment_12991" align="alignright" width...
Teacher: Steph Curry’s message hurts young athletes
Off the court, NBA MVP Steph Curry has been an inspirational figure to young athletes. But a California English teacher fears his message might be doing more harm than good. [caption id="attachment_11517" align="alignright" width="252"] Photo: Kei...
More state associations could face head injury lawsuits
Illinois made headlines last year when its high school athletic association became the first to be hit with a lawsuit over head injuries. But comments from the plaintiff's attorney suggest more states could come under fire.The New York Times last mon...
Teacher to Steph Curry: Don’t come to speak at my school
Off the court, NBA MVP Steph Curry has been an inspirational figure to young athletes. But a California English teacher fears his message might be doing more harm than good.Matt Amaral posted this blog earlier this week, titled "Dear Steph Curry, Now...





