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April 8, 2015

Poll asks which sport is most influenced by referees

The Cleveland Plain Dealer posed an interesting poll question to its readers this week: Which high school sport is most influenced by an official's call?You can provide your input here, but as of today here are the results:• Basketball: 52.4%&bu...

April 7, 2015

Investigation finds Title IX violations at Western Kentucky

Swim team members at Western Kentucky University were subjected to hazing and sexual assault, according to documents obtained by the College Heights Herald. [caption id="attachment_11626" align="alignright" width="207"] Western Kentucky Universit...

April 7, 2015

Study: Parents, coaches need more concussion education

Despite efforts by medical experts to educate coaches about concussions and their effects, there's still plenty of work to be done, according to a recent survey. Nemours KidsHealth.org found that following a blow to the head, 40 percent of coaches...

April 3, 2015

North Carolina proposal would change high school sports

The North Carolina legislature will consider a bill that would allow private, public and home-schooled students more flexibility in where they play high school sports. Senate Bill 649, if passed, would permit public high school student-athletes to...

April 3, 2015

Women’s basketball coaches discuss increasing attendance

Attendance in women's college basketball has climbed steadily over the last decade, but most programs continue to struggle filling their arenas. That's a problem coaches are determined to fix.The Women's Basketball Coaches Association held its second...

April 1, 2015

Geno Auriemma: Men’s basketball ‘is a joke’

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma was asked today to give his thoughts on men's game, and he didn't mince words. [caption id="attachment_11569" align="alignright" width="155"] UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma.[/caption] H...

April 1, 2015

Georgia bill stiffens penalties against memorabilia brokers

Georgia is close to passing a bill that would strengthen penalties against autograph dealers who contract with student-athletes knowing the deal could affect their eligibility. House Bill 3, also referred to as the "Gurley Bill," awaits the govern...

April 1, 2015

DI basketball’s only openly-gay athlete speaks about RFRA

The Final Four in Indianapolis is just days away, and on Tuesday the NCAA's only openly gay athlete in Division I basketball weighed in on Indiana's controversial law. [caption id="attachment_11559" align="alignright" width="225"] Derrick Gordon i...