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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...





