WVSSAC Board Approves Sports Classification Changes
High school athletics officials approved changes Tuesday to the state’s sports classification structure for the coming school year, moving away from a formula previously used. (4/8/25)

NIAA Excludes Transgender Athletes, Conflicting With California Schools
On Tuesday, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s (NIAA) Board of Control quietly made a decision to only allow women athletes to compete if they provide a birth certificate and a physician to check off a box saying the athlete is “medically eligible for women’s sports.” (4/7/25)

First Witness Testifies Through Tears At Trial Of Former North Kingstown Basketball Coach
Testifying through tears, a former North Kingstown High School student athlete was the first to take the stand Monday in the trial of former basketball coach Aaron Thomas. (4/7/25)

Alternative Physical Education Classes Provide Fulfillment
As the bell for seventh period rings, sophomore Ayelet Raffalin gears up for a dance class filled with music, movement and fun. She laughs through an engaging and intense warm-up with her friends, thrilled to have a brain break at the end of the day. (4/5/25)

14-Year-Old Suffers Cardiac Arrest At Track Practice, Saved By Her Coaches
A teen and her family are counting their blessings after the 14-year-old survived a terrifying situation last month. (4/4/25)

The Club Sports Experience: Female High School Athletes Navigate Passion And Pressure
Balancing academics, friendships, and intense training—students open up about their unique journey in club sports. (4/4/25)

New Athletic Director Launches Sports Media Team
Changes in leadership often spur the creation of new organizations and policies, and while this practice is most common in the corporate and political sectors, it can nevertheless be seen in places as wide-ranging as the halls of The Nest. (4/3/25)

Massachusetts High School Athletes Forced To Choose Between Championship, Graduation

A change to the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Divisional State Championships now has senior athletes at dozens of schools choosing whether to compete or to attend their own graduation. (4/3/25)

WPIAL Slaps Penalties On Baldwin Baseball Coach, Athletic Program For Violation Of Rules
The WPIAL has levied penalties on the Baldwin High School baseball coach and the overall Baldwin athletic program for violations of PIAA and WPIAL rules. (3/31/25)

Transgender Teens Fight Back Against Trump’s Ban On Participation In Girls’ Sports
Parker Tirrell, 16, enjoys her art classes, scrolling on TikTok and working at her new job at a pet store. But most of all, the transgender teen loves playing soccer. (3/29/25)

USA Archery Joins With Recognition Program That Awards Scholarships To High School Students
USA Archery is partnering with Positive Athlete, an organization which recognizes high school age student-athletes who exemplify character, leadership, resilience and other positive attributes. (3/27/25)

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)