CPSC Changes Its Mind on Unblockable Pool Drains

Sep 28, 2011

Reversing a decision made nearly 18 months ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday voted, 3-2, to change its guidelines regarding how aquatic facility operators comply with the reducing swim lessons and increasing unemployment. The commission's decision to include another level of entrapment protection may increase drowning risk as pools close and fewer children learn to swim."

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Game Changers: Lindsey Harding Named Second Female Head Coach in Summer League History

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Game Changers: Lindsey Harding Named Second Female Head Coach in Summer League History

One year after making history as the Los Angeles Lakers' first-ever female assistant coach, Lindsey Harding has raised the bar for female coaching representation.

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Florida Charges Ex-Jaguars Employee With Six Counts of Grand Theft

Former Jacksonville Jaguars executive Amit Patel has been charged with six counts of grand theft under Florida law after embezzling $22 million from the team.

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NCAA Announces Changes to D-I Women's Basketball Tournament Selection Process

The committee affirmed that the 2026 championship will feature an automatic qualifier from each of the 31 conferences to go along with...

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Coach Who Paid $700 a Week for Players' Uber Rides Draws Scrutiny

The Florida High School Athletic Association received an allegation Wednesday against Miami Northwestern Senior High School's football program, stemming from a social media post in which coach Teddy Bridgewater outlined his personal expenses while seeking donor support.

Daily Digs: New Boathouse and Indoor Sports Complex, Dartmouth Improves Hockey Facilities, and More!

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College Sports Commission Launches 'NIL Go' Portal to Monitor All Future NIL Deals

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Rattled by Bid-Rigging Report, LSU Arena Stakeholders Plan 'Due Diligence Review'

Amid disturbing revelations that have emerged about the top pick to develop a new $400 million arena for Louisiana State University, stakeholders plan a “due diligence review” to determine the future status of the project.

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NCAA Approves Women's Wrestling as 91st Championship Program

The 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.

Fundraising Friday: Donors Take $26M Plunge for Cal Men's Aquatics

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