Rexford SheildAquaticsThree Shocked by Electric Current, Philly Pool Shut DownExperiencing weather between 70 and 80 degrees on Friday, some Philadelphia residents were not able to enjoy one city-owned pool. Three children were reportedly shocked by an electrical current running through the water, prompting O'Connor Pool to be shut down temporarily.August 11, 2014FitnessStudy: Fitness Lessens Depression Risk for Young GirlsAccording to the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement, roughly 11 percent of adolescents experience a depressive disorder by age 18. However, in a recent study led by Camilo Ruggero of North Texas, there may be a solution to combat this issue, especially for young middle school girls. Ruggero and his team, presenting at the 122nd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C., last Thursday, suggested that getting teenage girls physically fit can combat the risks of depression.August 11, 2014ProgrammingMiami-Dade Schools to Introduce Steroid Testing PilotAfter Tony Bosch and a slew of his associates were arrested in connection with providing steroids to MLB players as well as high school athletes on Tuesday, the Miami-Dade School Board introduced a steroid testing pilot program that is slated to begin during the 2014-15 school year.August 8, 2014Media & TechnologySpurs Hire NBA's First Paid Woman Assistant CoachComing off a 2014 NBA Championship, the San Antonio Spurs added to the depth of their coaching staff with the hire of Becky Hammon as an assistant coach. But this isn't an everyday-type of hire. Hammon, the former WNBA star who is finishing up her 16th year in the league, will be the first woman paid to serve as an assistant coach in NBA history.August 6, 2014Stadium & ArenaSoccer Draws Top Yankee Stadium Crowd in '14The New York Yankees are synonymous with success at the MLB level, but it was a different scene at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, as the stadium hosted two of the top international soccer teams -- Manchester City and Liverpool -- in front of a packed house.August 1, 2014ProgrammingTCF Bank Stadium Switches to Grass for Soccer MatchWhen the Minnesota Gophers' TCF Bank Stadium opened in 2009, it joined the growing list of collegiate and professional stadiums sporting synthetic turf. But this weekend, the stadium will be sporting a more natural look when it hosts a soccer matchup on Saturday featuring two of the most premier teams from Europe. Manchester City, champions of the English Premier League this past season, will face off against Olympiacos, winners of the Superleague Greece, as part of the the second annual Guinness International Champions Cup tournament.Half football. Half futbol. They're putting in grass for the soccer games at #TCFBankStadium. pic.twitter.com/4DVeG4oUbbJuly 30, 2014Stadium & ArenaToronto's Pan Am Stadium Unfinished, Contractor UnpaidWith less than a year left until Toronto hosts the 2015 soccer Pan American Games, completion deadlines for six new athletic venues under construction are quickly coming... and going. Nearly all of the venues are facing a one- to two-month delay, but for the contractor in charge of Tim Hortons Field, the games' key venue and home to the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the delays are really hitting where it hurts -- the pocketbook.July 25, 2014Stadium & ArenaDetroit Red Wings to Build New ArenaOne of the NHL's original-six teams will be moving, albeit within the city, as the Detroit Red Wings are headed from Joe Louis Arena to a new arena in 2017. The move is expected to generate $1.8 billion in economic impact. Ilitch organization's bold vision for world-class, mixed-use sports & entertainment district: http://t.co/JaPZVvrhxY pic.twitter.com/wpgX5Erwr0A look what will be the new "District" around $650 million Detroit Red Wings arena and entertainment development. pic.twitter.com/phrTqNsqbeJuly 23, 2014ProgrammingStudy: Sports Participation Makes for Better EmployeesPlaying sports has been associated with a long list of benefits related to physical, mental and social development among youths. Now, add career longevity to that list. Kevin Kniffin, a behavioral science professor at Cornell University, along with Brian Wansink and Mitsuru Shimizu, found that people who played youth and high school sports made better employees later in life and had more career opportunities.July 21, 2014Safety & SecurityKHSAA Recommends Softball Players Wear FacemasksAs safety has become a bigger priority at every level of sports, the state of Kentucky is considering taking things even further for its high school softball players. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) voted to recommend that softball players playing first base, third base and pitcher wear protective face gear during games.July 16, 2014Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesFundraisingFundraising Friday: $15M Gift Establishes Academic Excellence Center at UConnThe University of Connecticut announced Wednesday a transformative $15 million commitment from alums and longtime...Governing BodiesOklahoma Activities Association Approves Measures to Implement Shot Clocks for HS Basketball GamesBudgetingKentucky Plans to Convert Athletic Department Into Corporate EntityLegalJudge Denies Student-Athletes' Lawsuits Against NCAA For Additional EligibilitySponsored ContentEnhancing Campus Fitness Spaces with REGUPOL: The Ideal Flooring for Every Facility
