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February 10, 2015

Indiana HS basketball teams suspended after brawl

The Indiana athletic association has suspended two high school basketball teams for the season following an ugly brawl during Saturday's game.The contest between the Hammond and Griffith boys basketball teams had to be ended early after a fight broke...

February 9, 2015

Mass. lawmaker seeks background checks on referees

A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require background checks on those who referee high school sporting events. Currently, more than 20 states conduct background checks on officials. Massachusetts was put under the spotlight la...

February 6, 2015

Men’s NIT to experiment with 30-second shot clock

The men's basketball 2015 NIT will experiment with a 30-second shot clock and four-foot restricted-area arc, the NCAA announced today. College basketball currently uses a 35-second shot clock and a three-foot restricted-area arc. The NCAA wants to...

February 6, 2015

Wisconsin mother suing Pop Warner for $5 million

The mother of a Wisconsin man who died in 2012 is suing Pop Warner, arguing the brain damage suffered by her son while playing football contributed to his death. The woman's son was 25 when he hanged himself. According to the lawsuit, he suffered ...

February 6, 2015

Men’s NIT to experiment with 30-second shot clock

The men's basketball 2015 NIT will experiment with a 30-second shot clock and four-foot restricted-area arc, the NCAA announced today.College basketball currently uses a 35-second shot clock and a three-foot restricted-area arc. The NCAA wants to see...

February 5, 2015

Ark. may let private school athletes on public school teams

Arkansas legislators have introduced a bill that would allow private school students the chance to participate on sports teams in their public school districts. [caption id="attachment_10760" align="alignright" width="283"] Arkansas could let pr...

February 5, 2015

Sayreville football coach reportedly fired

The head football coach at Sayreville High School (New Jersey) has reportedly been fired, months after a hazing scandal shut down the program and led to criminal charges against seven players. [caption id="attachment_10167" align="alignright" widt...

February 4, 2015

Fundamentals help lead Auriemma to win No. 900

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma won his 900th game Tuesday, reaching the milestone faster than any other NCAA coach (1, 034 games).Recruiting some of the nation's best athletes helps, but the dynasty Auriemma built at UConn comes from hi...