AB StaffLegalEx-Parks Employee Settles Discrimination Suit for $165KThe city of Spokane will pay $165,000 to a former Spokane Parks Department spokeswoman whose job was wrapped up in the shuffling caused by allegations of sexual harassment by former police Chief Frank Straub.November 17, 2017Stadium & ArenaMemphis Unveils $20M Basketball FacilityMemphis men's basketball coach Tubby Smith stood under the veranda of the building housing his new office, between a 7,300-square foot lobby and seven large pillars...November 17, 2017Industry Press RoomEpoch Lacrosse Reinvents Women’s Lacrosse Gear with New TechnologyEpoch Lacrosse, a U.S. design and technology company who specializes in lacrosse, announces the release of Purpose, the ultimate women’s lacrosse setup, complete with a premier shaft, head and pocket.November 17, 2017Industry Press RoomPac-12 Conference Partners with SyncThink to Further Support Student-Athlete Health & Well-BeingThe Pac-12 Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being Initiative Board announced today that it has approved the Pac-12 Brain Trauma Task Force’s Equipment Grant Proposal.November 17, 2017LegalOoltewah Coach's Lawyer Wants to Add Evidence to SuitAn attorney for former Ooltewah High School employees wants to beef up their lawsuit with more evidence pointing to the Hamilton County Schools superintendent of the time.November 16, 2017Media & TechnologyNew App Allows Blind Fans to Follow Play-by-PlayDallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith uses Aira technology for the blind and visually impaired to provide game day play-by-play announcing from the suite level for Pete Lane, seated in the stands below.November 16, 2017ProgrammingHampton University to Join Big SouthIn a major blow to Norfolk State and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Hampton University announced Thursday it will join the Big South Conference next season.November 16, 2017Industry Press RoomMercedes-Benz Stadium Becomes First Sports Stadium To Receive LEED Platinum CertificationToday, Mercedes-Benz Stadium was recognized with LEED Platinum certification. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system.November 16, 2017Industry Press RoomNRPA Awards $575,000 in Grant Funding to Support Local Water Restoration Project Along the Rio GrandeThe National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, is proud to award Taos Land Trust with a $575,000 grant to support a local water restoration project along a portion of the Rio Grande.November 16, 2017LegalTSSAA Rules Hoops Players Ineligible Citing Prior LinkTwo Memphis East basketball players have been ruled ineligible for the 2017-18 season after the TSSAA determined the school had violated the state's "prior link" rule for transfers.November 15, 2017Previous PagePage 497 of 1412Next PageTop StoriesNewsletter OnlyAB Today Replay - Week of September 22Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today and see how you stack up against fellow athletics, fitness and recreation professionals.LegalFormer HS AD Charged With Falsifying Bank Documents, Stealing Money From SchoolFundraisingFundraising Friday: Western Kentucky, New Mexico, Miami, Southwestern Score Seven-Figure GiftsLegalThree Men Charged in Shooting at Texas Youth Baseball FieldSponsored ContentBackstroke Start Devices: The Standard for Safer, Faster Swimming