Michael GaioMichael Gaio is the former director of marketing at AB Media. HomeMissouri Prep Football Player Dies from Head InjuryThe Associated Press is reporting that a Missouri high school football player died Thursday after being hospitalized with a brain injury during his team's playoff football game in October.November 14, 2013LegalHigh School's 'Arab' Mascot Called Into QuestionUPDATE: In September 2014, the Coachella Valley School District board of trustees approved a decision to change the team name to "Mighty Arabs" and adopt a new logo.November 14, 2013Safety & SecurityHigh School Football Player Dies from Head InjuryA high school football in player in Arizona died Monday after suffering a head injury in the fourth quarter of his team's playoff game. This serves as yet another tragic reminder of the dangers of serious head injuries.According to the Associated Press, Hopi High School senior Charles Youvella died of a traumatic brain injury. He was injured in his team's 60-6 playoff loss on Saturday. Youvella scored his team's only touchdown. From the AP story: The death comes at a time when head injuries in football are attracting attention at all levels of the sport.A high school football in player in Arizona died Monday after suffering a head injury in the fourth quarter of his team's playoff game. This serves as yet another tragic reminder of the dangers of serious head injuries.The Institute of Medicine and National Research Council two weeks ago called for a national system to track sports-related concussions and answer questions about youth concussions.November 13, 2013LegalCheerleaders, Teams Punished Over Impromptu RoutineFile this one under "lack of common sense." Two youth football teams in Florida - and their cheerleading squads - have been banned from their conference championship game for a reason that will only make you shake your head.November 12, 2013Stadium & ArenaAtlanta Braves Moving to New StadiumThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported early Monday that the Braves plan to build a new stadium in suburban Atlanta and begin play there in 2017.November 11, 2013LegalBill Boosts Native American Mascot DefenseThe Wisconsin Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make it harder to force public schools to drop American Indian nicknames. Senate Republicans passed the bill 17-16. It will now go to Republican Governor Scott Walker's desk for approval.November 7, 2013LegalYouth Coach Plans Team Party at Hooters, Gets FiredYouth coaches get fired for all sorts of reasons. But this be might a new one: Randy Burbach, a middle school football coach in Oregon was fired for choosing to host his team's end-of-season party at Hooters.November 6, 2013Programming'Bloody' Northwestern WWP Unis: Honoring or Insulting?Northwestern's football team will wear special uniforms for its game against Michigan later this month. The patriotic red, white and blue design is meant to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that works to empower injured veterans. The game-worn jerseys will then be auctioned off with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the charity.November 5, 2013LegalViolence, Social Media Threats Lead to Game CancellationA string of violence, followed by city-wide tension and threats on social media led to the cancellation of a high school football game in Warren, Ohio.November 4, 2013Media & TechnologyPrep Coach Groped in Facebook Photo Gets FiredA picture of a man touching a woman's chest posted on Facebook has landed them both in trouble at work.November 1, 2013Previous PagePage 21 of 26Next PageTop StoriesSafety & SecurityInvestigation Into HS Locker Room Hazing Leads to Three Suspensions, New PoliciesAn investigation into concerning locker room behavior at Elk Grove High School in Sacramento, Calif., has been connected to hazing on the varsity football team.Governing BodiesTexas' 'Safe Stands Act' Means One-Strike Rule for Unruly FansLeadershipMiami University Student-Athlete Uses NIL Deal to Highlight Athletes with DisabilitiesAB ShowAB Show Back2School Promotion - $50 Off Full Conference Pass Until 9/19Sponsored ContentWhy Abuse Prevention Training Matters in Sport
