Judge’s ruling upends NCAA, says group can’t limit compensation for student athletes
Judge Claudia Wilken's permanent injunction ruled that the NCAA cannot limit compensation or benefits for student athletes that are "related to education"
YOUTH
Baseball participation up since 2014, especially for casual players
As MLB ratings and attendance fail to see desired growth, overall participation in baseball is growing considerably
Parents joining in on signing day sparks helicopter parent discussion
Have parents dressing up like their athlete children taken signing day too far?
New basketball league plans to pay student athletes
Rather than forcing student athletes to choose between pay or play, the new Historical Basketball Leagues aims to allow for both
USA Gymnastics names NBA marketing vet its 4th president in 2 years
Li Li Leung’s appointment as the next president of USA Gymnastics was met with disappointment from the organization’s many detractors
U.S. Soccer’s deal with Volkswagen aimed toward educating coaches
What does U.S. Soccer’s partnership with Volkswagen of America mean for the growth of the sport?
Sport provides measure of normality in refugee camps
Sports can improve refugees’ well-being,create opportunities for education and socialization, and improve relations with their host communities
The right feedback could keep young athletes in the game
Teaching coaches to create a positive space is important to their success
Despite cost, health concerns colleges still adding football
Despite costs and potential brain-injury concerns, colleges continue to add football programs
Women’s wrestling gaining traction in high school
Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest growing female sports but there is little opportunity for them to continue after high school
Transformative power of sport for girls, women highlighted
National Girls and Women in Sports Day honors female athletes, the positive influence of sports and the struggle for equality
Judge rules USA Basketball star Maori Davenport can play after eligibility error
One of the top girls basketball players could miss her senior year because of an error by USA Basketball
INTEREST
Nothing stops us; everything stops us. - Alberto Rios