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Merrimack removes lacrosse player for racist remark
Merrimack College announced the removal of one of its men's lacrosse players after he made a racist remark toward an indigenous player from the University of Albany during a game last Sunday. The college issued a statement earlier this week, sayin...
Study: Sports play critical role in promoting girls’ mental health
As the nation continues to grapple with a youth mental health crisis, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) – one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity, and society – released its latest research...
The telltale signs of heat-related illness in student-athletes
With summer right around the corner, it's important to keep in mind the signs of heat-related illness in your student-athletes. Each year, an estimated 240 people die from heat-related illnesses, and heat stroke is the third-ranked cause of death ...
OSAA defends gender policy regarding trans student-athletes
In response to a letter from women lawmakers, including Rep. Bobby Levy, the Oregon High School Activities Association (OSAA) has come out defending its gender policy in high school athletics. A letter was sent to the OSAA encouraging the organiza...
FHSAA considers adding esports to athletic offerings
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) may sanction esports as an official sport due to growing interest. Earlier this week, the FHSAA Board of Directors met to discuss the possibility. The association sent out a survey and received ...
Study: A friendly touch can improve basketball performance
According to a research team at the University of Basel in Switzerland, a friendly pat on the back ahead of a stressful situation can actually improve a basketball player's in-game performance. A recent story from JPost.com detailed a recent study...
Study: Parents’ sideline behavior greatly impacts young athletes
If you're a parent chauffeuring kids around to their various athletic practices, games, or lessons, you should be mindful of your behavior from the sidelines or bleachers. A new study, entitled "Monkey see, monkey do? Exploring parent-athlete beha...
NAIA unanimously votes to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a policy that bans transgender athletes from partaking in women's athletics. At its annual conference meeting earlier this week, the NAIA Council of Presidents unanimously vote...