Audrey LeeAudrey Lee is the Online Managing Editor for Athletic Business magazine. LegalJudge to Rule in Favor of HS Track Coach Fired for Emails About Trans Athlete PoliciesIn an email following Friday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon agreed with Parks’ lawyer. Simon wrote that he believed Parks’ actions fell, “within protected speech made by a private citizen.”November 25, 2024Media & TechnologyMLB to Move Forward with Robot Umpires for 2025 Spring TrainingAn announcement from Major League Baseball this week confirmed that it plans to experiment with robot umpires in spring training, and the robots may be used in competition as early as 2026.November 22, 2024FacilitiesFrom AB Show 2024: The Importance of Inclusive FacilitiesThe speakers used specific case studies to highlight the importance of inclusive design and walked attendees through the process of going the extra mile for accessibility.November 22, 2024OperationsCalifornia HS Forfeits Girls' Volleyball Match Due to Transgender PlayerStone Ridge Christian High School’s administrator, Julie Fagundes, sent a letter to parents explaining that they would not be continuing in the playoffs.November 21, 2024Governing BodiesNCAA Committee Expands Technology Use for Baseball GamesThe NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel announced this week that it will approve the use of expanded technology in 2025 season baseball games.November 21, 2024AquaticsFrom AB Show 2024: Diving Deep into Aquatics Training StrategiesMadison Seil, recreation superintendent for the town of Trophy Club, Texas, hosted the session, “Dive Deep: The Importance of Realistic Aquatics Training.”November 21, 2024FacilitiesAB Show 2024 Tours: LSU, Tulane, Southern University, Oschner Fitness CenterEvery year, AB Show attendees have a chance to tour local recreation and athletics facilities. Not only do these facilities show attendees what is available in the local market.November 20, 2024Stadium & ArenaTampa Bay Rays Could Lose New Stadium Deal Due to Delays and the ElectionWhile damage is assessed at Tropicana Field, important bonds and voting dates for the team’s new stadium have been delayed.November 18, 2024PersonnelNewly Elected School Board Member and Head Football Coach Barred from School EventsThe school district has informed Jason Baker that he will need to ask permission to attend school events, speak with football players or handle district property.November 15, 2024LegalTeen Arrested for Striking BYU Cheer Coach with a Water BottleWilliam Gardner, 18, will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor assault charge. He was not a University of Utah student.November 15, 2024Previous PagePage 86 of 106Next PageTop StoriesSafety & SecurityTennessee Warned Fans Not to Storm Field Before Win Over Alabama, Fined by SEC AnywayUniversity of Tennessee athletics director Danny White asked fans in Neyland Stadium for Saturday's game against Alabama to celebrate the Vols imminent victory in their seats until the visiting players and coaches had exited the field of play.BudgetingPower Outage Cancels Football Game, Costs High School ThousandsOperationsBakersfield High School Football Staffer Suffers Fatal Heart Attack on SidelinesMedia & TechnologyHudl Outage Impacts High School Football Games Across the CountrySponsored ContentHow Wilmington College Turned a Routine Upgrade Into a Record-Setting Moment
