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DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE

Starting Up

Dalton State College has announced it will begin offering athletic programs at the school.
Posted: February 2, 2012

Fans Storm Court

A brawl at a high school basketball game ended with nine players receiving suspensions and one injured.
Posted: February 1, 2012

All Together

The University of Wisconsin is building an "athletic village" so student-athletes have a place to train and study together.
Posted: January 31, 2012

Mascots & Muskets

Having a mascot who carries a musket can be an issue for West Virginia high schools.
Posted: January 30, 2012

Time to Celebrate

NCAA Division III member schools will have a "Division III Week" celebration, April 9-15.
Posted: January 27, 2012

Back to School

Former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna is going to coach--and teach math--at his high school alma mater.
Posted: January 26, 2012

Bad Twitter Posts

The University of Michigan stopped recruiting a high school football player based on comments on his Twitter feed.
Posted: January 25, 2012

Chance for Feedback

In North Carolina, high school athletic directors can voice their opinions of the state's conference realignment.
Posted: January 24, 2012

Paterno Passes Away

USA Today presents a thorough look at the storied coach's career.
Posted: January 23, 2012

Not Wanted

Valor Christian, a private school in Denver, has been kicked out of another proposed league.
Posted: January 20, 2012

Paying More

Big-time college programs are increasing compensation for new head football coaches by a third.
Posted: January 19, 2012

When Fans Attack

A Texas high school basketball coach was punched by angry fans following a game.
Posted: January 18, 2012

Apology to Players

UNC Men's Basketball Coach Roy Williams said he's apologized to five players left on the court at the end of a loss at Florida State.
Posted: January 17, 2012

Public vs. Private

Ohio continues to work on competitive balance, after an athletic director requested that public and non public schools take part in separate tournaments.
Posted: January 16, 2012

Scheduling Snafu

The WIAA and the University of Wisconsin are battling scheduling conflicts.
Posted: January 13, 2012

NCAA Convention Updates

Much has been made of the NCAA's attempted academic reforms, but concerns remain.
Posted: January 12, 2012

Addressing Security

After a shooting outside Harrisburg (Pa.) High School during a basketball game, officials are weighing security options.
Posted: January 11, 2012

Coach Suspended

The Head Men's Basketball Coach at Morgan State has been suspended following an alleged altercation with a player.
Posted: January 10, 2012

Seven Up?

South Dakota may add a seventh class in order to help cover enrollment gaps between schools.
Posted: January 9, 2012

Big Move Coming

Little enthusiasm has been generated for California and Stanford's "Big Game" to move to mid-October.
Posted: January 6, 2012

On the Senior Tour

Montana State Billings has a 62-year old student on its golf team this year.
Posted: January 5, 2012

Stopping Illegal Hits

Following an ice hockey player's paralysis, Minnesota is stepping up efforts to eliminate hits from behind.
Posted: January 4, 2012

Multi-Year Rides Under Review

The NCAA will review legislation that would allow schools to award scholarships for more than one year.
Posted: January 3, 2012

Planning Ahead

Discussing the importance of emergency action plans at high schools.
Posted: December 29, 2011

Getting Involved

A number of Maine high schools are getting involved with Coaches vs. Cancer this year.
Posted: December 27, 2011

Tis the Season

Two Louisiana Tech football players donated their bowl gift bags to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Posted: December 22, 2011

Fight Fallout

Following a fight between their basketball teams, two high schools will forfeit their next games,
Posted: December 21, 2011

Out of Pocket Penalty

A Georgia self-report to the NCAA shows Football Coach Mark Richt paying assistants from his own pocket.
Posted: December 20, 2011

Back to Square One

An Indiana lawmaker wants the state to return to a one-class basketball tournament.
Posted: December 19, 2011

Life After Sports

Washington College has begun a Scholar-Athlete Career Development Program, aimed at helping athletes find jobs.
Posted: December 16, 2011

Fencing Added

This New Jersey high school is adding a fencing team, with parents paying for much of the costs.
Posted: December 15, 2011

Public vs. Private

Dozens of Georgia high schools are considering leaving the GHSA over public vs. private school issues.
Posted: December 14, 2011

Rutgers in the Red

Despite an expanded football stadium, the Rutgers athletic department is struggling to turn a profit.
Posted: December 13, 2011

Game Postponed

In New Jersey, a high school decided to cancel an ice hockey game after receiving word a student might bring a weapon.
Posted: December 12, 2011

Under the Microscope

The Big Ten is going to investigate Penn State regarding a lack of institutional control in the Jerry Sandusky case.
Posted: December 9, 2011

No Extra Week

In Tennessee, a proposal for a fourth week of football practice before the season starts was voted down.
Posted: December 8, 2011

Costly Celebration

A high school football team in Massachusetts lost a state title last weekend due to a celebration penalty.
Posted: December 7, 2011

Hanging in the Quad

A basketball player at Penn State-Harrisburg became just the ninth woman in NCAA history to record a quadruple double.
Posted: December 6, 2011

Call to End Hazing

Florida A&M promises to end hazing among band members, following the death of a drum major.
Posted: December 5, 2011

Playoff Balance

The Indiana Football Coaches Association is proposing changes to its playoff system to address competitive balance.
Posted: December 2, 2011

Rise of Empires

The American Association of University Presidents released a statement cautioning against sports "empires" at colleges.
Posted: December 1, 2011

Going Green

Assumption High School in Louisville, Ky., is building a "green" sports and educational complex.
Posted: November 30, 2011

Cutting Costs

Valley Community College is mulling changes to its student-athlete insurance policy to save money.
Posted: November 29, 2011

Not Moving

Iowa Wesleyan College has fired its Head Men's Basketball Coach after he didn't support a move to NCAA Division III.
Posted: November 28, 2011

Home on Thanksgiving

A Massachusetts high school is blaming the MIAA for its lack of a Thanksgiving day football game.
Posted: November 22, 2011

Filling the Schedule

Alabama high school athletic directors are scrambling to fill schedules following the ASHAA's reclassification.
Posted: November 21, 2011

Crash Claims Coaches' Lives

Two Oklahoma State women's basketball coaches were killed in a plane crash Thursday night while on a recruiting trip.
Posted: November 18, 2011

Using Social Media

Ohio State is using social media to assure fans act appropriately during its upcoming Penn State contest.
Posted: November 17, 2011

First Female

D.C. Public Schools recently named Stephanie Evans its first female athletics director.
Posted: November 16, 2011

Taken Down

Highland Park High School took down a distinguished alumni plaque honoring former Penn State president Graham Spanier.
Posted: November 15, 2011