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HS basketball game ends in 112-point blowout
At least once each year a lopsided game revives the debate on sportsmanship, and we've again reached that point.Holy Redeemer, a Pennsylvania prep school, beat MMI Prep 125-13 on Monday, Jan. 12. The coach, who refuses to apologize for the victory, p...
Coach’s firing puts spotlight on ’old school’ tactics
An Oregon high school basketball coach was fired last week following a tournament where school officials say he made contact with one of his athletes. The nature of the contact is unclear — video exists, and some initially called it a head-butt...
Concussions, sprains reportedly increase in Texas HS sports
Texas high schools reported increases in concussions and sprains during the 2013-14 school year, according to a report released by the state’s University Interscholastic League. KPRC in Houston obtained a copy of the report, which revealed sprai...
Montana considers transgender athlete policy
Montana could soon become the next state to adopt a formal policy on transgender athletes. The state athletic association is expected to vote on the proposal Monday, Jan. 19. If approved, the Montana High School Association would be responsible fo...
NFHS reveals 2014 National Coaches of the Year
The National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association has revealed its 2014 National Coaches of the Year. Recipients for girls sports are: • Carmen Jackson, track and field, Miami (Florida) Northwestern Senior High Sc...
Coach’s firing puts spotlight on ‘old school’ tactics
An Oregon high school basketball coach was fired last week following a tournament where school officials say he made contact with one of his athletes.The nature of the contact is unclear — video exists, and some initially called it a head-butt ...
Illustrating the perils of social media
Athletes are told on a regular basis that their actions on social media could cost them dearly, but few understand that fact until it actually happens. Gannett recently published an interesting piece illustrating the perils of social media, and th...
Oregon coaches refuse to yell at players
There are a few topics in coaching that always seem to strike a nerve, and yelling has always been one of them. Some don’t see the problem, while others are vehemently against berating players. The Oregon Ducks football team supports the latter....





