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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...

February 3, 2015

College athletes overestimate their chances of going pro

It's common knowledge that college athletes greatly overestimate their chances of going pro, but to see the statistics illustrating that fact is something entirely different. [caption id="attachment_10132" align="alignleft" width="236"] Duke's Jab...

February 3, 2015

Texas considers ending steroid testing program

Texas will soon consider ending its steroid testing program for high school student-athletes. The state began its random testing procedures in 2008, and since then the state has spent approximately $9.3 million on the program, according to KHOU i...

February 3, 2015

Division I college athletes overestimate chances of going pro

It's common knowledge that college athletes greatly overestimate their chances of going pro, but to see the statistics illustrating that fact is something entirely different.Inside Higher Ed recently posted this piece, breaking down some of the NCAA'...

February 2, 2015

Kansas considers home-schooled athletes on public school teams

Kansas legislators will soon consider a bill that would allow home-schooled students to participate on sports teams at public institutions. The proposal currently sits at the committee level, so it's a ways from becoming reality. However, the Sena...

January 30, 2015

Chicago area school lowering fees to increase athletic participation

More athletic programs are turning to participation fees to recapture funds lost through their depleted budgets, but it’s a delicate balance. Raise fees, you lose participation. Eliminate fees, and schools could be forced to cut sports. Munde...