E-News - Dec. 3, 2008

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A preview of articles from the December issue of Athletic Business Magazine.

This Month in Athletic Business MagazineDec. 3, 2008

Look for these articles and more in the December issue.

The 10 projects selected as winners of AB's prestigious Facility of Merit awards will be honored this week at the AB Conference + Expo in San Antonio.

Features Facility Design: Dormant racquetball courts are easily transformed into bustling climbing gyms, group cycling studios and other alternative fitness spaces.

High School Sports: As more women begin coaching boys' teams, prep sports may be entering a post-gender era.

Equipment & Components: Investing in intelligent access control systems can enhance a facility's security - and its bottom line.

Athletics Administration: Discover the keys to negotiating - and achieve success at the bargaining table.

Purchasing Guide - Aquatics Equipment: The deadline approaches to install unblockable drain covers.

Read more: December Table of Contents

Race on the Sidelines	Columns
	Sports Law: A fatal fall highlights the importance of proper supervision and medical care.
	College Sports: In a year of political change, advocacy groups see the same old racial disparities on the football sidelines.
	High School Sports: Coaches and administrators are encouraged to push back against players' dangerous weight gains. Recreation: Troubled economy or no, one community's commitment to soccer continues. Military: A new initiative funds YMCA memberships for families of National Guardmembers and Reservists. Design Details: A clearly demarcated path guards against chaotic fitness center circulation. Plus: The NAYS Excellence in Youth Sports Award winners, dog and pony workouts and "Tips from the Toilet." Read more: December Table of Contents

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Leadership

MLB Commissioner Manfred Makes 'Quality of Life' Argument for Public Funding of Stadiums

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, appearing Monday at the 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors Commissioners Meetings in New York, made some interesting remarks regarding the public financing of professional sports venues.

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Media & Technology

Indy Star Bans Columnist From Caitlin Clark Coverage After Comments at Press Conference

The Indianapolis Star has barred columnist Gregg Doyel from covering Caitlin Clark, as well as the WNBA's Indiana Fever, after Doyel's remarks at Clark's introductory press conference.

Safety & Security

Judge: Sheriff's Deputies Owed No Obligation to Intoxicated Man Beaten in SoFi Lot

A judge in California has found that Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies owed no duty of care to an intoxicated San Francisco 49ers fan who sued the county after he was beaten in a SoFi Stadium parking lot during the 2022 NFC Championship Game.

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Facilities

Daily Digs: Mudcats Break Ground on New Stadium, Caesar's Arena VIP Lounge, and More!

The Milwaukee Brewers’ president and general manager will be among the speakers at Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mudcats stadium.

Operations

Records Show Nevada Ran Afoul of Title IX as Leaders Were Indifferent

A USA TODAY investigation shows that the University of Nevada continually placed women's sports teams at a disadvantage compared to its men's...

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Fans Balk as Northern Kentucky Basketball Implements Major Price Hike for Season Tickets

Northern Kentucky University basketball fans will be paying a lot more for the privilege of seeing their team play next season, after the school significantly raised prices for season ticket holders.

Legal

Appeals Court Sides With Zion Williamson in Dispute With Agent Over 'Student-Athlete' Status

An appeals court has ruled in favor of former Duke University basketball star Zion Williamson in his legal battle with a former agent.

Stadium & Arena

Voters in North Texas Reject Proposal for $100M High School Stadium

For the second time, voters in North Texas have rejected a proposal to build a $100 million high school stadium in Anna.

Leadership

Crimson Collective’s NIL Utah Utes Vehicle Lease Deal Offers Retention Strategy in Transfer Era

Decades ago, talk-show titan Oprah Winfrey famously gave away a car to each member of her studio audience, stunning the recipients (and the rest of us) with the generous, high-value and unprecedented surprise.

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