Michael GaioMichael Gaio is the former director of marketing at AB Media. Outdoor FieldsViral Video Ignites Change in San Francisco Park PolicyThanks to a viral video and an ensuing change of policy, teenagers in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood will no longer have to worry about being booted from their local public soccer field.October 21, 2014Rec CenterRec Center's Carbon Monoxide Leak Sickens 1111 people were treated and at least one child remains hospitalized after an archery club was exposed to carbon monoxide at a Greeley, Colo. recreation center.October 17, 2014Outdoor FieldsSynthetic Turf Council Responds to NBC InvestigationBy now it's likely you've seen NBC's story, "How Safe Is the Artificial Turf Your Child Plays On?" The 3,500-word story was first published on October 8th and has been the topic of a lot of conversation in the athletic and recreation industries. The video version of the story has aired on just about every NBC News program.October 14, 2014LegalBig Ten Becomes First Power Conference to Guarantee ScholarshipsThe Big Ten has become the first major conference to guarantee scholarships to all student-athletes through the duration of an athlete's enrollment at one of its universities.October 10, 2014LegalMuslim Woman Denied Access to Public Pool Due to AttireIt's an age-old issue for pool managers: what is appropriate swimming attire?October 9, 2014Safety & SecurityChicago Marathon Officials Preparing for Ebola ThreatChicago Marathon officials are preparing for all threats for this year's race, including an Ebola outbreak.October 8, 2014LegalPatriots All Class, Jaguars Crass on NFL SidelinesThe New England Patriots won their game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday night, but more important, won over the hearts of just about everyone watching with a touching tribute to Bengals' offensive lineman Devon Still.Pre-surgery pep talk...I might be nervous and scared beyond words but I'll never let her see it...let's get this done!October 6, 2014Safety & SecurityWhy Athletes Should Think Twice About Energy DrinksA new study has revealed good news and bad news for athletes who enjoy energy drinks.October 3, 2014ProgrammingPower Conferences Make Proposals on New NCAAThe Big Ten announced a set of initial recommendations for the NCAA on Wednesday designed to "provide enhanced benefits for student-athletes that are members in good standing with their individual universities as part of the NCAA's new autonomy governance structure." The announcement came just a day after the ACC made a similar statement and on the same day the Pac-12 announced it too had notified the NCAA of forthcoming proposals.October 2, 2014Stadium & ArenaGeorgia Tech Athletics Now Accepting BitcoinGeorgia Tech will be the first university in the world to integrate bitcoin payments into its stadium concession sales, the school announced Wednesday.October 1, 2014Previous PagePage 9 of 26Next PageTop StoriesNewsletter OnlyAB Today Replay - Week of August 25Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today with five quick multiple-choice questions.PersonnelHigh School Football Coach Suspended for Not Reporting Summertime Car AccidentLegalTexas Youth Sports Organization Reports Missing $46K, Secretary ArrestedGoverning BodiesUIL Investigating Death of HS Cross-Country RunnerSponsored ContentDecarbonizing Aquatics: Balancing Sustainability Goals with Aquatics Facility Needs
