Audrey LeeAudrey Lee is the Online Managing Editor for Athletic Business magazine. FitnessKaizen Athletics Provides Fitness Opportunities for Wounded VeteransAt this gym, Throckmorton and her team are prioritizing functional fitness for adaptive athletes, meaning people – particularly veterans – who want to stay fit despite their physical limitations.July 15, 2024ProgrammingThe State of Flag Football in the U.S.There are now 22 colleges that offer women’s varsity flag football. That’s a huge touchdown for women’s sports. An even bigger score is the announcement that flag football will be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics!July 12, 2024Rec Center'Sensory Escape' is a Children's Gym for Kids on the Autism Spectrum'Sensory Escape' has two gym areas and a calming room. The space is designed for neurodivergent children to enjoy kid’s equipment like swings, slides and jungle gyms in a way that is comfortable for them.July 12, 2024Stadium & ArenaDamaged NRG Stadium Transformed Into Temporary Housing for Displaced HoustoniansThree large holes now punctuate the roof of NRG Stadium in Houston. The home of Houston’s NFL team, the Texans, sustained damage during Hurricane Beryl this week.July 11, 2024Safety & SecurityNew AI-Powered Lifeguards Detect Potential Drowning VictimsMYLO is an AI-powered pool camera and alarm system that will alert when someone appears to be drowning. The tool will also send text messages when someone approaches or enters the pool in general.July 11, 2024LegalMore Utah State University Athletic Department Personnel TerminatedAmy Crosbie, executive associate athletics director for internal affairs and senior woman administrator, joins the growing list of Utah State University personnel who have been terminated in recent days.July 10, 2024Governing BodiesNevada School District Takes Action on Student-Athlete Concussion ProtocolHeadache, confusion and balance problems? A student-athlete who has recently hit their head would experience all of these common concussion symptoms.July 9, 2024LegalUtah State University Interim AD Fired on Allegations of Mishandling Title IX Reporting PoliciesJerry Bovee, interim athletic director in 2023, was one of three Utah State University officials fired last week.July 8, 2024ProgrammingReport: How Coaches Can Prioritize Community Over Competition in Youth SportsA recent survey from The Kids Mental Health Foundation, reports that the benefits of youth sports include teamwork (88%) and friendship (82%) more often than competition (52%) or wanting to play at a higher level (35%).July 8, 2024Stadium & ArenaDes Moines Buccaneers Back out of Arena DealThe original partnership and plan for the arena was announced in 2020. The team’s current arena is showing it’s age, and a renovated 3,500-seat venue at a multi-purpose destination seemed like a great solution.July 3, 2024Previous PagePage 48 of 51Next PageTop StoriesPersonnelHigh School's Football Coaches Accused of Paying Nearly $8K to Recruit PlayerTwo coaches at Fairfax High School are on leave following allegations centering around football recruiting in Northern Virginia.Governing BodiesCollege at Center of Trans Fencer Controversy Reaches Agreement with DOEPersonnelAdministrator Given Two-Year Probation for Response to Bullying, Harassment on Football TeamLegalThird Fired Utah State Athletics Administrator Sues UniversitySponsored ContentTesting Finds No Detectable PFAS in FieldTurf—Outperforming Even Grass