<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9 http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9/sitemap-news.xsd"><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15837946/tennessee-warned-fans-not-to-storm-field-before-win-over-alabama-fined-by-sec-anyway</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T13:31:04.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Tennessee Warned Fans Not to Storm Field Before Win Over Alabama, Fined by SEC Anyway</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/steve-dimatteo-rj4kvedn7ta-unsplash.aYUM1BlTFZ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/budgeting/article/15837950/power-outage-cancels-football-game-costs-high-school-thousands</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T13:30:59.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Power Outage Cancels Football Game, Costs High School Thousands</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images-3.TWqGWaDIj0.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/article/15837948/bakersfiled-high-school-athletics-manager-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-on-football-sidelines</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T13:24:02.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Bakersfield High School Football Staffer Suffers Fatal Heart Attack on Game Sidelines</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/0zulstzzohztgjvklxt9og7ti93vst3cs7e9aaae8bkhn7sy339056770796927381.esDzj0nV54.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/media-technology/article/15837945/hudl-outage-impacts-high-school-football-games-across-the-country</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T13:14:50.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Hudl Outage Impacts High School Football Games Across the Country</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/thomas-park-fdmpxdv69ea-unsplash.JTmLasXaTq.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15837944/neighbors-shone-laser-pointer-at-hs-football-game-possibly-connected-to-stadium-lighting-legal-fight</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T13:01:25.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Neighbors Directed Laser Beam at HS Football Game, Possibly Linked to Stadium Lighting Debacle</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images.8EVwQKycTc.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/aquatics/article/15834878/a-look-back-at-12-years-of-the-athletic-business-aquatic-design-portfolio</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-20T12:22:13.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>A Look Back at 12 Years of the Athletic Business Aquatic Design Portfolio</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webopener.gAuP8H6pEB.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webchart3.r6EDBTrpeq.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webchart4.GUXu6Re5Z7.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Texas and Colorado lead all states in ADP appearances over 12 years, with California and Ontario close behind — Sun Belt growth markets and Rocky Mountain recreation districts both investing heavily in aquatics.&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webchart2.lTf6pZ0JP1.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Median project cost has roughly tripled, from the $6–14 million range in ADP’s first six years to a consistent $18–21 million from 2021 on.&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webchart5.EIsYxhqape.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webchart1.fpJoXEgG1M.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Submissions have more than tripled since ADP’s debut — from 13 projects in 2015 to 42 in this year’s portfolio — with the sharpest jump coming after 2018.&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg1-14brightonoasis-07.mmHF27ophE.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg1-46-quechee-051.QeiCsnkgpG.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg4-114720184000-waukee-20csd-20natatorium-kz-exterior-20dusk-2002-highres.QuuvSXXrbZ.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg2-114721217996-img-5901-submission.zkDDzYhGl4.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg4-114720865935-park20hills20reef20nw20view20drone20-20fe.R1KRnlsG43.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webpg4-114722634810-3-hcma-tc999mc999sewcc93txcab7acc-detail20-social20leisure20pool20with20views20to20south20plaza20ravine20outdoor20space-credit20nic20lehoux.kD6fcoudEf.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/legal/article/15837789/city-sues-contractor-over-flaws-in-neartwoyearold-family-athletic-center</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:21:31.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>City Sues Contractor Over Flaws in Near-Two-Year-Old Family Athletic Center</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/norman.CIh4Z2j4DA.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15837786/two-dead-11-injured-after-pickup-truck-drives-through-youth-soccer-game-in-kansas</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:44:19.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Two Dead, 11 Injured After Pickup Truck Drives Through Youth Soccer Game in Kansas</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/jack-monach-5gcm189ya7o-unsplash.sNQ5hsM3wD.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/marketing/article/15837787/cal-opens-twitch-production-studio-to-expand-nil-opportunities-for-studentathletes</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:35:42.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Cal Opens Twitch Production Studio to Expand NIL Opportunities for Student-Athletes</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/california-golden-bears-logosvg.WGUiYVcq55.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15837784/division-ii-football-player-dies-days-after-ingame-injury-school-cancels-next-game</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:06:42.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Division II Football Player Dies Days After In-Game Injury, School Cancels Next Game</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/southern-nazarene-univ-seal.zayQLSCZEP.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/leadership/article/15837778/game-changers-golden-state-valkyries-become-first-womens-professional-sports-team-to-surpass-100m-in-revenue</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:37:34.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Game Changers: Valkyries Become First Women&apos;s Professional Sports Team to Surpass $100M in Revenue</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ab25-gamechangers-logos-v2.REunRumTB6.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/newsletter-only/article/15837666/ab-today-replay-week-of-october-12</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:36:41.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>AB Today Replay - Week of October 12</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ab-today-replay.KbJtDpRFXC.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/fundraising/article/15837679/fundraising-friday-1mplus-gifts-land-at-utah-state-hawaii-rit</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:19:58.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Fundraising Friday: $1M-Plus Gifts Land at Utah State, Hawaii, RIT</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ab24-fundraising-friday.KjJK5qSUKo.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15837680/high-schools-athletics-department-placed-on-probation-following-racist-behavior</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:57:40.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>High School&apos;s Athletics Department Placed on Probation Following Racist Behavior </news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images-2.cvwisj4bu3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15837673/hs-water-polo-players-injured-in-hotel-room-hazing-incident</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:17:07.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>High School Water Polo Players Injured in Hotel Room Hazing Incident</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images-1.1uhDzs2B0K.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/fitness/article/15834952/strength-experts-break-down-the-proliferation-of-weight-training-in-womens-sports</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Strength Experts Break Down the Proliferation of Weight Training in Women’s Sports</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webmx-lifestyle-plate-loaded-lever-row-female-concentric-2-front-angle.sdhR1ntGtW.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webmx-lifestyle-plate-loaded-hip-thrust-female-eccentric-front-angle-2.CDMWmcSfUv.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webreedsburg-area-hs4.RMdut45UOF.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Students at Reedsburg Area High School explore the weight room in Annie Hinkhouse’s strength training class.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/weblife-fitness4.ca0dyLq1gO.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/fitness/article/15835018/product-spotlight-2026-weight-rooms-strength-equipment</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Product Spotlight 2026: Weight Rooms &amp; Strength Equipment</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1k-1024-ab-performbetterweb.9qs5VL2rOt.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1k-1026-ab-fullcircleweb.SL0VP4gUho.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1i-1026-ab-technogymweb.LefZu7ZIin.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1j-1026-ab-actionnewweb.WQf5huTOnl.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1d-1026-ab-ecoreweb.qTC1j6Av35.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1n-1026-ab-matrixweb.B8HeKTwoVU.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1e-1026-ab-spotsart-web.Ri2fKKyOMR.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1c-1026-ab-regupol-web.P9Z4nt6fA8.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1g-1025-ab-robbins-web.RiR3rsDkVS.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1b-1026-ab-precorweb.V8viIxrQ2f.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1l-1026-ab-concept2web.UjzstPnp9X.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1m-1026-ab-lifefitnessweb2.UpG4h87E7q.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1i-926-ab-balazs-combinedweb3.fhHvye9J3O.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1d-1024-ab-mondoweb2.Bb6N831XeT.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/article/15837629/daily-digs-county-breaks-ground-on-new-ymca-facility-new-renderings-of-19b-royals-stadium-and-more</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Daily Digs: County Breaks Ground on New YMCA Facility, New Renderings of $1.9B Royals Stadium, and More! </news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/224003-n8.XnsfyjKJDU.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Rendering of the Dane County West Branch YMCA</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ab26-dailydigs-enews-600x400-sportsart.GPqnvnftBL.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/personnel/article/15837558/high-school-football-coach-fired-after-630-victory-onside-kick-attempt</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:11:30.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>High School Football Coach Fired After 63-0 Victory, Onside Kick Attempt</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/marist.YtSWQlMJ92.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15837563/ohio-governor-signs-executive-order-allowing-2022-high-school-grads-a-fifth-year-of-college-eligibility</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-15T14:08:23.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Ohio Governor Signs Executive Order Allowing 2022 HS Grads a Fifth Year of College Eligibility</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/seal-of-ohiosvg.cZdMBRdpXt.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/personnel/article/15837557/hs-football-coach-reinstated-after-investigation-finds-no-evidence-of-hazing-related-to-students-severe-hand-injury</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-15T13:47:44.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Coach Reinstated After Investigation Finds No Evidence of Hazing Related to Student&apos;s Hand Injury</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/roanoke-rapids-dmid1-5xl2b8l0j-960x720.P73gQKRwil.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/events/article/15837231/last-call-register-for-ab-show-2026-today-before-price-increases</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-15T12:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>LAST CALL! Register for AB Show 2026 Today Before Price Increases</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/screenshot-2026-10-13-at-123122-pm.MSujtlEcqq.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15837420/maryland-suspends-club-tennis-team-over-alleged-distribution-of-racist-imagery</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-14T13:12:11.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Maryland Suspends Club Tennis Team Over Alleged Distribution of Racist Imagery</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images-1.JqV9cBqL8G.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/article/15837417/dii-athletics-director-promises-more-precise-field-markings-in-future-after-viral-video</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-14T13:00:33.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>D-II Athletics Director Promises More Precise Field Markings in Future After Viral Video</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/thomas-park-fdmpxdv69ea-unsplash-1.dRwOSDpwWF.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15837418/sec-becomes-second-power-4-conference-to-adopt-standardized-nil-contracts</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-14T12:52:42.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>SEC Becomes Second Power 4 Conference to Adopt Standardized NIL Contracts</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/1200px-southeastern-conference-logosvg.5SEMPiUZ2W.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/marketing/article/15834920/how-to-raise-rates-without-upsetting-a-majority-of-members</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-14T12:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>How to Raise Rates Without Upsetting a Majority of Members</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/webshutterstock-2587172687.yrSLKCHlq8.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/rec-center/article/15837346/nirsa-rec-center-join-80-teams-for-nirsas-inaugural-womens-club-flag-football-season</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-14T11:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NIRSA Rec Center: Join 80-Plus Teams for NIRSA’s Inaugural Women’s Club Flag Football Season</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/nirsa-logo-01-basic-rgb.krfPbBEe6O.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/article/15837298/kansas-board-of-regents-adds-approval-guardrail-to-private-equity-sports-deals</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-13T13:37:05.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Kansas Board of Regents Adds Approval Guardrail to Private Equity Sports Deals</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/kansases.reioO2LkXo.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>