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January 27, 2015

NCAA pilot program assists families with travel expenses

The NCAA will help cover expenses for players’ families to travel to the Men’s and Women’s Final Fours this spring, under a new pilot program announced Tuesday. A waiver granted today by the NCAA also allows the College Football Playoff to a...

January 23, 2015

Sayreville Public Schools could face $1.5M lawsuit

When we write about hazing and how schools should have preventative measures in place, it’s largely to protect student-athletes. But it’s also about safeguarding your institution. Sayreville High School’s district in New Jersey, where th...

January 23, 2015

Injuries force Illinois to add manager to roster

Injuries can be devastating to programs, and sometimes it gets so bad that coaches are forced to get creative with their rosters.Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce did just that this week, promoting his student manager to the roster. Senior R...

January 21, 2015

Iowa extending girls cross country distances

Iowa is joining a number of other states in extending girls cross country distances, a change that will take effect this fall. Girls had been running 4,000 meters, but the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s board of directors voted in Janua...

January 21, 2015

Pitino removes Montrezl Harrell’s captain status

Rick Pitino isn't afraid to make difficult decisions, and perhaps that's why he's among the best.The Louisville coach recently removed the captain status from junior Montrezl Harrell, one of the team's most productive players averaging 14.9 points an...

January 21, 2015

Southern Miss men’s team banned from postseason

The Southern Miss men's basketball team announced a self-imposed postseason ban resulting from an investigating into improper financial aid for two players. Athletic Director Bill McGillis made the announcement Jan. 20. The NCAA continues to investig...

January 16, 2015

Montana backs off amendment on gender identity

Montana will no longer consider implementing a policy on athletic participation by transgender students. The state athletic association was expected to vote on the amendment Jan. 19, but the Montana High School Association issued a press release J...

January 16, 2015

Coach suspended after leading his team to 161-2 victory

The coach of a California girls basketball team who led his squad to a 161-2 rout earlier this month was suspended for two games, the school district announced Thursday. Arroyo Valley High School beat Bloomington High School, a winless team that was ...