Audrey LeeAudrey Lee is the Online Managing Editor for Athletic Business magazine. BudgetingUniversity of Louisville to Collect $200 Student Athletic Fee Starting This FallThe new fee is the University of Louisville’s attempt to cover the projected $12.5 million athletics department budget deficit and support operational expenses.July 18, 2025BudgetingAkron, Ohio, Invests $100K in Youth Sports to Curb Violence Among Younger GenerationA shooting injured 15 minors at the Mason Community Learning Center. The tragedy marks a continued increase in youth violence throughout AkronJuly 18, 2025Safety & SecurityNYC Youth Baseball Coach Shields His Players and Clashes with ICE in Riverside ParkICE agents entered Manhattan’s Riverside Park just as Youman Wilder and athletes from the Harlem Baseball Hitting Academy were wrapping up their practice.July 17, 2025LegalSacramento Residents Protest Stadium Funding Model, Force City Council and Republic FC to PivotResidents of the Railyards neighborhood of Sacramento successfully stopped the city from expanding a special taxing district and allocating $92 million toward stadium infrastructure.July 16, 2025Safety & SecurityClemson Football Recruit Dismissed From Team for Locker Room ThreatsClemson campus police responded to the football facilities on June 16 when Henderson allegedly made threats...July 16, 2025AquaticsWhat to Expect When Renovating a Pool: From Budgeting and Demolition to the Grand OpeningThe most common reasons for large-scale projects at the pool include leaking, repainting or mechanical upgrades, and these are projects that industry pros tackle every day.July 16, 2025Stadium & ArenaIn Response to Extreme Heat, FIFA Says 2026 World Cup to Use Only Covered StadiumsRising temperatures have prompted FIFA to announce that all 2026 World Cup games will be played in covered stadiums to protect both fans and athletes from heat-related illness.July 15, 2025LeadershipGame Changers: Lindsey Harding Named Second Female Head Coach in Summer League HistoryOne year after making history as the Los Angeles Lakers' first-ever female assistant coach, Lindsey Harding has raised the bar for female coaching representation.July 14, 2025Governing BodiesCollege Sports Commission Launches 'NIL Go' Portal to Monitor All Future NIL DealsThe Commission will judge NIL deals in three categories: payor association, valid business purpose and range of compensation.July 11, 2025Governing BodiesNCAA Approves Women's Wrestling as 91st Championship ProgramThe NCAA this week announced that women’s wrestling would advance from its classification as an Emerging Sport for Women to a national collegiate championship program.July 11, 2025Page 1 of 49Next PageTop StoriesNewsletter OnlyAB Today Replay - Week of July 14Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today and see how you stack up against fellow athletics, fitness and recreation professionals.FundraisingFundraising Friday: New Haven, Fresno State Secure Seven-Figure GiftsGoverning BodiesU.S. Appeals Court Rules for NCAA in Dispute Over Player EligibilityBudgetingUniversity of Louisville to Collect $200 Student Athletic Fee Starting This FallSponsored ContentElectronic Beam Steering: How LVH-900 Saved the Day at Georgia Southern
