The New York Times – Sports:
The Portsmouth Public Schools received a report last week that an assistant coach had played in a girls’ junior varsity basketball game on Jan. 21. The team decided not to go forward with the season.
Category: Interscholastic Athletics
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Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
Concerned about spinal-cord damage caused by headfirst strikes with helmets, he became a vocal proponent of rules changes.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Brings His Friends on Ride to NBA Stardom
The New York Times – Sports:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, is having a career season as one of the N.B.A.’s top scorers. He’s had a little help from his childhood friends.
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Female College Athletes Say Pressure to Cut Body Fat Is Toxic
The New York Times – Sports:
Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.
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Overtime Elite Gets Media Deal With Amazon Prime Video
The New York Times – Sports:
The deal to stream Overtime Elite’s games to Prime Video comes as top male players consider the league an option instead of traditional high schools and colleges.
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Overtime Elite Gets Media Deal With Amazon Prime Video
The New York Times – Sports:
The deal to stream Overtime Elite’s games to Prime Video comes as top male players consider the league an option instead of traditional high schools and colleges.
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Kanye West Fallout Imperils Season for Donda Academy Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
Two tournaments dropped the high-profile boys’ high school team from their schedules, as players and their parents consider other options not associated with West.
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Hawaii Case Puts Promises of Title IX to Unusual Test
The New York Times – Sports:
It is rare for Title IX cases to go to trial. In Hawaii, a looming case could be a landmark stress test for the 50-year-old law.
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A Helmet Shortage Is Hitting High School Football Across the Country
The New York Times – Sports:
Supply chain problems have slowed manufacturing, leaving coaches scrambling to find protective gear for their teams.