college sports
In-season training schedules at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a small college located in Hickory, North Carolina. Since 2011, our football program has won seven conference championships, appeared in seven NCAA DII playoffs with one national championship appearance, and produced two NF...
Ohio lawmakers proposes flag-planting ban in state
An Ohio lawmaker recently proposed a new law that would ban flag planting in the state following the actions of the Michigan football team following its road win against Ohio State. State Rep. Josh Williams is sponsoring House Bill 700, also known...
What’s trending in athletic facilities?
While the dictionary definition of evolution might not necessarily relate to sports facilities, recent advancements are generating serious buzz. Here’s a rundown. Technology: For decades, the electrical needs for sports facilities were focused o...
San Jose State assistant volleyball coach suspended indefinitely, files Title IX complaint
San Jose State University's assistant volleyball head coach, Melissa Batie-Smoose, has been suspended indefinitely by the institution for speaking out against a transgender student-athlete on the team. Players were informed on Saturday prior to the s...
Pittsburgh police chief resigns to referee college basketball
The Pittsburgh police chief has traded his badge for a referee's whistle. Just a week after announcing he would add refereeing college basketball games to his schedule, Larry Scirotto announced his retirement last Friday. Scirotto has been a refer...
WVSU awarded funds for new track and field complex
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded $250,000 by the Kanawha County Commission to help build a new track and field complex at the university. The funding comes from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and was approved by the commiss...
HBCU conference adds women’s flag football
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), a historic conference made up of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced the introduction of Women’s Flag Football at seven of its HBCU member institutions. This e...
Florida A&M athletic facilities in good shape following Hurricane Helene
With many communities in the southeastern part of the country mourning in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Florida A&M University's athletic facilities "appear to be in decent shape" according to university officials. A recent story from MSN...