Texas May Begin Restricting Contact in High School Football Practices
High school football coaches in Texas could soon be facing restrictions on the amount of full contact allowed in practices per week. Read Full Post >
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May 08, 2013
Eyeing Safety, National Federation Toughens Ice Hockey Rules
The National Federation of State High School Associations has revised rules for ice hockey to try to reduce the number of injuries. Read Full Post >
April 02, 2013
Rutgers Basketball Coach Filmed Cursing, Throwing Balls at Players
Rutgers University men's basketball coach Mike Rice came under scalding hot water Tuesday ESPN aired a video of him throwing basketballs and cursing at his players. Read Full Post >
March 28, 2013
Citing Bullying, District Bans 'Human-Target Games' Like Dodgeball
Can banning dodgeball cut down on bullying in schools? The Windham (N.H.) school district is about to find out. Read Full Post >
March 27, 2013
Notre Dame Researchers Reveal Voice-Based Concussion-Detection Tool
A team of Notre Dame researchers developed a sideline concussion detection tool that analyzes a student-athlete's voice for the signs of a concussion. Read Full Post >
March 22, 2013
Illinois House Panel Halts Bill to Limit Tackling in Youth Football
An Illinois House committee voted to table a bill that would have placed a limit on the number of full-contact practices allowed by youth-football coaches. Read Full Post >
March 10, 2013
Baltimore Ravens Receiver Weighs In on Youth-Football Safety
Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin expresses concern about how youth-football players are being taught to tackle. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
Alabama Athletic Association Considers Restricting Youth-Football Hits
The Alabama High School Athletic Association may start restricting hitting at youth-football practices to twice a week. Read Full Post >
February 19, 2013
House Lawmakers Seek to Support Student Athletes' Bill of Rights
A bill aiming to support the new Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights has been introduced in Congress. Read Full Post >
February 06, 2013
Sports Safety Action Plan Presented to Lawmakers
The Youth Sports Safety Alliance takes its new National Action Plan for Sports Safety straight to Capitol Hill. Read Full Post >
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