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November 19, 2014

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Who wins?

Occasionally we're graced with a college sports "super team" that's so talented it prompts some of us to ponder just how good it really is. Could it beat a pro team?This debated raged during the Detroit Lions' 0-16 season, but in football the scenari...

November 18, 2014

Can increased supervision curb locker room hazing

The hazing scandal at Sayreville High School underscored a serious issue in locker room culture, and in the passing weeks the conversation has shifted to what should or can we do about it. That's not an easy puzzle to solve, but the majority opinion ...

November 17, 2014

Basketball coach files $1M libel suit against parent

It's no secret that parents occasionally cause problems for coaches, but one coach of a California high school basketball team has decided to fight back.Rob Bloom, who leads the boys team at Westlake High School, has filed a $1 million lawsuit agains...

November 12, 2014

Wofford gives veteran opportunity to coach basketball team

College and pro teams occasionally give children with terminal illnesses an opportunity to suit up for a game or help out on the sidelines.On Tuesday, Wofford College did something unique to Veterans Day.Jack Morris, an 84-year-old Korean War vet, wi...

November 3, 2014

N.J. legislator wants to address illegal recruiting of athletes

A New Jersey legislator plans to introduce a bill that would require high school student-athletes to certify that they were not recruited by another school to play sports. Sen. Richard Codey, the state’s former governor, made the comments last w...

October 31, 2014

Embattled Michigan AD Dave Brandon resigns

Embattled Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon resigned Friday, following weeks of criticism over the way he has handled the program. The move was made official in a press conference Friday afternoon, where university President Mark Schlissel c...

October 31, 2014

N.C. high school football team ends season over injuries

East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina is ending its football season early after injuries decimated its active roster.The school announced Thursday that it would forfeit the last two games of the season, finishing 0-11 for the first time sinc...

October 30, 2014

Cross country runner disqualified for carrying opponent to finish line

Seldom does great sportsmanship end in punishment, but that’s the case for a Wisconsin cross country athlete who aided a struggling opponent during a recent race.Shawano High School junior Teagan Monfils was disqualified from a recent 5K after ...