Some Lawmakers Propose Using Sports Gambling Revenue To Supplement Coaches Pay At Public Schools
The Keeping Our Coaches Act would allocate $11 million from sports gambling tax revenue to help pay salary supplements for athletic coaches at North Carolina public schools. (3/26/25)

Athletic Director Cited For Disorderly Conduct Involving Student After Toilet Papering Incident
The Shawano Community High School Athletic Director pleads not guilty to a disorderly conduct citation after a physical altercation with a student during a night of toilet papering last fall. (3/25/25)

Is 'Right to Play' wrong? Area coaches, ADs Weigh In
House Bill 3037 would do away with IHSA rules prohibiting playing club and school sports at the same time. (3/23/25)

High School Sports Are Losing Athletes To Private Clubs, But Schools Can Keep Them By Focusing On Character Development
Not long ago, high school students who wanted to play football, basketball or another sport had few options other than trying out for their school team. And it was to high school gymnasiums and fields that recruiters flocked to find talent for colleges and even the pros. (3/19/25)

Relative Age Effect And Its Impact On Athletic Performance Among Chinese Elite Youth Male Basketball Players
This study aimed to explore the presence and magnitude of relative age effects (RAEs) among elite male Chinese youth basketball players. (3/19/25)

Long Island Athletic Director Jumped Into Action To Save Referee Who Collapsed On Basketball Court
It was a scary moment last week when a referee at a high school basketball game on Long Island suddenly collapsed on the court. (3/14/25)

High school runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge
A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a now-viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a relay event. (3/12/25)

Superintendent’s Perspective On Building Successful Athletic Program
In 2009, Scott Barnes, then athletic director of Utah State University, was quoted by the New York Times as saying, “Athletics are the front porch of the university. (3/11/25)