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Calipari on platooning: ‘It’s not the way I like to coach’
There was a lot of talk prior to the 2014-15 college basketball season about Kentucky coach John Calipari using platoons to manage his wealth of talent. Many thought it wouldn't work, but the Wildcats finished the season 38-1.Regardless of his platoo...
88 percent of NFL draft picks played multiple sports
This year's NFL Draft provided more proof that young athletes are better off participating in more than one sport. [caption id="attachment_11978" align="alignright" width="254"] Sixty-three percent of NFL draft picks were track and field athletes...
Silver: Youth coaches against intentional fouling changes
A lot has been made of the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy in basketball, especially lately as it has been used against DeAndre Jordan to minimize his offensive effectiveness for the L.A. Clippers. Some like it, but many more hate it. [caption id="attach...
Silver: Youth coaches against intentional fouling changes
A lot has been made of the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy in basketball, especially lately as it has been used against DeAndre Jordan to minimize his offensive effectiveness for the L.A. Clippers. Some like it, but many more hate it.NBA commissioner Adam Sil...
Baseball players at Chicago school suspended for alleged assault
Twelve students at St. Francis de Sales High School in Chicago have been suspended amid reports that an 18-year-old baseball player was sexually assaulted in a locker room by his teammates. School officials are describing the incident as "bullying...
Maine HS won’t change policy on appearance of athletes
At Presque Isle High School (Maine) talent alone won't earn you a spot in the sports program. You also can't have visible tattoos, facial hair or jewelry. [caption id="attachment_11958" align="alignright" width="243"] Presque Isle High School in...
USA Football offers equipment grants for schools
Football programs looking to upgrade their equipment might want to consider applying for a USA Football grant. Youth, middle school and high school football programs can apply now through May 31. Grants are based on need, merit and a program's com...
Pennsylvania boys tennis team DQ’ed for using a girl
A boys high school tennis team in Pennsylvania was forced to forfeit a handful of matches and its section title for using a girl during competition. California Area High School has teams for both boys and girls, so the Western Pennsylvania Inters...
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