The New York Times – Sports:
Girls are supposed to have equal access in schools. In practice, districts aren’t forced to change unless someone speaks up.
Category: Interscholastic Athletics
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‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend.
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‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Far more N.B.A. players have come from New York than its neighbor state. But a wave of rising stars in boys’ basketball can shift the trend.
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Jury Awards Man $10 Million by School District After Coach’s Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
Alex Harrison sued his school district for negligence after his high school tennis coach molested him. The case landed him back at the courthouse where he’d first told his story years earlier.
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Bad Behavior Drove a Referee Shortage. Covid Made It Worse.
The New York Times – Sports:
For years, unruly parents have turned youth sporting events into a toxic environment. The cancellation of games and entire seasons over the last two years hastened an exodus of referees.
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In a Georgia Mill Town, Soccer Presents a New Opportunity
The New York Times – Sports:
Dalton, Ga., has not always welcomed the Mexican immigrants who came to work in its carpet mills. But the community is united behind its powerhouse high school soccer teams.
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This State Champion Girls’ Basketball Team Practiced on a Dirt Court
The New York Times – Sports:
A Louisiana high school lost its gym when a hurricane tore through town. Practicing on a dirt court, the girls’ basketball team adopted a defiant motto: No gym, no problem.
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After a Year Off, and an Off Year, Ivy League Crowns Familiar Champions
The New York Times – Sports:
The only Division I league to not play football last season because of the pandemic, the Ivy League endured an unusual journey of virus disruptions in its return.