Andy Berg
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Michigan Township's $19.5M Rec Center Won't Cost 'Residents a Dime'
A $19.5 million community rec center in Redford Township, Mich., won't cost taxpayers a dime, as the facility will be entirely funded by the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. → Read More
District Develops Safety Plan for Athletes Following Racist Fan Behavior
The School District of Beloit has developed a safety policy for students should they experience racism or unsportsmanlike conduct at any sporting event going forward. → Read More
College Ump Suspended 'Indefinitely' After Egregious Third Strike Call
The collegiate Southland Conference has suspended an umpire after he made a particularly egregious third strike call to end a March 10 contest between Mississippi Valley State and the University of New Orleans. → Read More
HS Student-Athlete Alleges Retaliation After Working Out in Sports Bra
A female high school student-athlete in Texas alleges that she was punished for working out in a sports bra. → Read More
LSU Gymnast's NIL Endorsement of Essay-Writing AI Raises Questions
LSU gymnast and social media phenom Olivia Dunn's recent NIL endorsement of an artificial intelligence essay-writing product is raising eyebrows. → Read More
Republicans Say Wisconsin Governor's $290M for Brewers' Stadium is 'Dead'
Top Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin said this week that governor Tony Evers' proposal to allot $290 million of the state's budget for improvements to the Milwaukee Brewers' American Family Field is not likely to be approved. → Read More
Texas Tech Head Men's Basketball Coach Adams Steps Down
Texas Tech head men's basketball coach Mark Adams has stepped down from his role after being suspended in relation to what the school called "the use of an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment last week." → Read More
Lucas Oil Stadium Employee Shot Dead During Shift
A temp employee working setup for a motocross event at Lucas Oil Stadium was shot dead Monday night. → Read More
School District Responds After Former Wrestling Coach Arrested on Abuse Charges
An Ohio school district has released a statement after a former assistant wrestling coach was arrested for sexual battery in relation to a relationship he had with an 18-year-old student-athlete who was on the wrestling team. → Read More
Tampa Parks & Rec Sounds Alarm on Summer Lifeguard Shortage
Tampa (Fla.) Parks & Recreation is urging anyone interested in lifeguarding this summer to apply, as the department is facing a shortage of personnel heading into the busy season. → Read More
Tampa Parks & Rec Sounds Alarm on Summer Lifeguard Shortage
Tampa (Fla.) Parks & Recreation is urging anyone interested in lifeguarding this summer to apply, as the department is facing a shortage of personnel heading into the busy season. → Read More
High Schools Investigating After Racist Messages Found in Locker Room
Two Wisconsin high schools are investigating claims of racist behavior during a boy's basketball game Friday night. → Read More
HS Athletic Director Allegedly Stole $60K From Booster Club
A former high school athletic director has been accused of stealing more than $60,000 from the school's booster club. → Read More
Texas Tech Head Basketball Coach Adams Suspended Over Racist Remark
Texas Tech on Sunday announced that it has suspended men's head basketball coach Mark Adams "in relation to the use of an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment last week." → Read More
Sportsmanship: College Softball Players Carry Opposing Catcher Around Bases
With so much attention paid to poor behavior in youth and college sports, it's worth pointing out a heartwarming display of exceptional sportsmanship. → Read More
North Carolina HS Soccer Player Challenges State Eligibility Requirements
A North Caroline high school girls' soccer player is pushing the state high school association to reconsider its eligibility requirements after she was benched for allegedly not taking enough classes in the fall. → Read More
Clark Atlanta Baseball Player Jatonne Sterling Shot Dead Near Campus
Clark Atlanta University baseball player Jatonne Sterling, 25, was shot and killed at a Catholic center near campus Tuesday. → Read More
Panthers' Bank of America Stadium to Host First High School Game
Two high schools in Charlotte, N.C., will get the chance to compete on the state's biggest stage after the Carolina Panthers announce this week that Bank of America Stadium will host its first prep game. → Read More
UCSF Launches Study on Deadly Heart Condition Affecting Athletes
The University of California San Francisco is conducting a six-month clinical trial on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a deadly heart condition that can affect athletes. → Read More
MLB Creates Media Team as Regional Sports Networks Near Bankruptcy
Major League Baseball is scrambling to come up with a backup broadcasting plan for 17 teams as regional sports networks Bally and AT&T SportsNet looked poised to file bankruptcy. → Read More