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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 ...

January 15, 2015

Girls 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 vict...

January 15, 2015

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...

January 14, 2015

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...