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July 16, 2014

Memphis Hires High School Coach Keelon Lawson

Memphis coach Josh Pastner hired high school coach Keelon Lawson — who is also the father of three elite recruits — as an assistant on his staff this week. Lawson, the head coach at Hamilton High in Memphis from 2003 through last season, ...

July 15, 2014

Michigan Seeks New $12 Million Clubhouse for Golf Course

From MLive.comIf new golf clubs aren’t cheap, imagine the price tag that comes along with a new clubhouse.The University of Michigan Golf Course might be getting one built if the Board of Regents approves the athletic department’s request...

July 15, 2014

Cavaliers Contacted Bill Self About Coaching Job

Before selecting former Kansas star Andrew Wiggins with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft in late June, the Cleveland Cavaliers also had interest in Kansas coach Bill Self.As part of a lengthy search that included courtships with several colleg...

July 14, 2014

Prohibition of Jewelry in High School Track and Field Eliminated

From NFHS.orgEffective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated. This was one of several rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Track and Fi...

July 14, 2014

USA Basketball Announces Roster for Training Camp

Featuring 19 players, including two players who are new additions to the 2014-16 USA Basketball National Team roster, USA Basketball Chairman and National Team Managing Director Jerry Colangelo today announced this summer's USA Basketball Men's Natio...

July 10, 2014

NCAA President Favors ’Scholarships for Life’

From The Associated PressNCAA president Mark Emmert says college athletes should receive "scholarships for life."Emmert also told a Senate panel Wednesday that scholarships should cover the full cost of attending college, not just the basics.Emmert l...

July 10, 2014

Chicago Area Coaches Discuss Value of Club Basketball

Scott Lidskin said he realizes his Illinois Old School program isn't like some of the others that populate the club basketball landscape. A former boys basketball assistant coach at Glenbrook North, Lidskin said he makes sure his players understand t...

July 9, 2014

Rule Changes Approved for HS Softball, Baseball

From NFHS.orgBeginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. This revision to Rule 3-3-1 was one of five changes recommended by the Nation...