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fromThe Washington Post
8 hours ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Women
fromESPN.com
11 hours ago

2026 college softball: Answering five big questions

Texas and Oklahoma are the top teams in college softball, with a major series upcoming this weekend.
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Norco serves notice of its baseball talent with win over No. 1 St. John Bosco

This is really a big win for us, said Norco pitcher Jacob Melendez, who picked up the save with a scoreless seventh. Melendez has hit three home runs in four games since becoming eligible and Brown is also contributing.
Miami Marlins
#texas-tech
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

College softball rankings: 2026 NCAA Week 9 Top 25 poll

Texas Tech leads the rankings, while Texas struggles with recent losses ahead of a crucial series against Oklahoma.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Big 12's Yormark, Texas Tech booster bicker over Friday games

A conflict arises between Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark over scheduling and fan traditions.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

College softball rankings: 2026 NCAA Week 9 Top 25 poll

Texas Tech leads the rankings, while Texas struggles with recent losses ahead of a crucial series against Oklahoma.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Big 12's Yormark, Texas Tech booster bicker over Friday games

A conflict arises between Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark over scheduling and fan traditions.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Takeaways from NCAA gymnastics regionals: Jordan Chiles, Kailin Chio and much more

The NCAA national gymnastics championships will feature eight teams, with five from the SEC, after a competitive regional season.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
LA Kings
fromPuck Prose
1 day ago

Soo Greyhounds end London Knights' playoff dominance in first round of OHL Playoffs

The London Knights were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 OHL playoffs by the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds.
#high-school-baseball
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: Boras Classic begins Tuesday with No. 1 and No. 2 teams playing

St. John Bosco is the new No. 1 high school baseball team in Southern California after defeating Orange Lutheran.
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Prep sports roundup: No. 2 St. John Bosco beats No. 1 Orange Lutheran in pitchers' duel

Gary Morse and Julian Garcia showcased exceptional pitching, but St. John Bosco triumphed over Orange Lutheran 4-1 in a thrilling matchup.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep sports roundup: Orange Lutheran advances to National High School Invitational final

Orange Lutheran secured a walk-off win against Queen Creek, advancing to the championship game of the National High School Invitational.
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep sports roundup: Bishop Alemany takes two of three games vs. Harvard-Westlake

Alemany defeated Harvard-Westlake, showcasing strong performances from players including Brody Thompson and Chase Stevenson.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Prep talk: Bell's baseball team is surging with 8-1 record

Bell High School's baseball team maintains championship momentum with an 8-1 record, featuring standout performances from returning players and new contributors.
Education
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

NYC students playing tennis in unlikely places as after-school program aims to boost sport citywide

Students in New York City learn tennis in unconventional spaces due to a free after-school program, emphasizing creativity and accessibility.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Get ready for oohs and aahs at Arcadia Invitational with arrival of Olympian Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson competes at the Arcadia Invitational, while Servite's relay teams aim for success against top competition.
fromwww.latimes.com
3 days ago

Prep talk: Youth golfers to compete in Drive, Chip and Putt finals

Amber Lee from San Diego is competing in the Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters tournament.
SF parents
Chicago Cubs
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Prep talk: Cleveland baseball team is surging with nine-game winning streak

Cleveland High's baseball team has improved dramatically, achieving a nine-game winning streak and tying for first place in the West Valley League.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Intensity level crescendoes for No. 1 Orange Lutheran vs. No. 2 St. John Bosco baseball series

Brady Murrietta's silence rounding the bases and his intense stare at St. John Bosco's pitcher after his home run sent a clear message: Don't poke the bear.
San Francisco Giants
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
#ncaa
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA proposes barring players who opt into, remain in draft

Boston Celtics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
#ucla
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA fans gather in Arizona to proudly cheer on Final Four Bruins they admire

UCLA fans passionately support women's basketball, hoping for equal recognition and success as men's sports.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

It's 'all or nothing' for UCLA seniors chasing NCAA women's basketball title

UCLA women's basketball aims for a championship in a crucial year before graduating key players.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

UCLA gymnasts say remaining calm, confident key to their push for a national title

UCLA women's gymnastics team aims for NCAA championship with calm, confidence, and commitment after winning the Big Ten tournament.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.
Running
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
San Francisco Giants
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Prep sports roundup: Brady Murrietta leads Orange Lutheran past rival St. John Bosco

Brady Murrietta's standout performance led Orange Lutheran to a 5-4 victory over St. John Bosco, avoiding a three-game sweep.
Women
fromNewsday
3 days ago

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

South Carolina ended UConn's undefeated season in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA defeated Texas to advance to the national championship game.
#high-school-softball
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Prep talk: El Camino Real's Glassman twins lead their teams

Ryan, a junior in his first year on varsity, was the top player on the junior varsity team last season. Now he leads the defending City Section champions with a .412 batting average.
Atlanta Braves
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Since 2006, Inside Higher Ed has used the NCAA's data on teams' academic performance to select its March Madness winners. First, we compare teams' academic progress rate, the metric the NCAA uses to measure athlete retention and academic eligibility. This year, we used data from 2023-24, the most recent available.
Higher education
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Senior Day Ain't What It Used To Be | Defector

Maryland honored four first-year basketball players as seniors, reflecting how the transfer portal has fundamentally transformed college basketball rosters and player retention.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Prep talk: Greatest individual performances in state basketball history

There was nothing quite like Tracy Murray scoring 64 points for Glendora in the 1989 Division II final at the Oakland Coliseum. Damien coach Mike LeDuc was then Glendora's coach. Glendora lost to Menlo 89-83.
Los Angeles
#high-school-basketball
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Prep talk: Your guide to state basketball and soccer championships in Sacramento

It's time for the CIF state championships in basketball and soccer (first time for soccer) in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday. Basketball will be played at Golden 1 Center. Soccer is at Natomas High.
Los Angeles Rams
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Would Never Fly in High School Sports. Why Is It OK for Team USA?

Most U.S. men's Olympic hockey players have failed to meaningfully apologize for laughing at Trump's misogynistic joke about the women's team, with only one player offering a direct apology.
#high-school-athletics
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Sondheimer: A family turns to high school sports to reduce stress from tragedy

The Southern Section granted eligibility to a transferred student-athlete after his family relocated following his brother's death from cancer, recognizing legitimate hardship rather than athletic recruitment.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Bay Area high school girls athletes are recognized weekly through a reader-voted poll covering performances from the previous week, with voting open until Wednesday at 5 p.m.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Sondheimer: A family turns to high school sports to reduce stress from tragedy

The Southern Section granted eligibility to a transferred student-athlete after his family relocated following his brother's death from cancer, recognizing legitimate hardship rather than athletic recruitment.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

Bay Area high school girls athletes are recognized weekly through a reader-voted poll covering performances from the previous week, with voting open until Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Revelations from an action-packed high school basketball season the end nears

High school basketball playoffs conclude with regional finals and state championships, featuring standout players and coaching performances across Southern California programs.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Loyola lacrosse team is making noise with domination

Loyola's high school lacrosse team dominates with dominant defensive performances, led by face-off specialist Andrew Golden and scorer Tripp King, preparing for East Coast competition.
#high-school-sports
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

It's no Milano Cortina, but these students are getting their Olympic pride on with their own winter games | CBC News

At the curling station in the gymnasium, students pushed forward little benches on wheels that they use in gym class instead of using curling stones. The school also created a scoreboard. "Not everything is perfect," Robin said. Upstairs, there was an ice fishing station, where the school set up cardboard boxes with white construction paper meant to look like snow on the outside. It magnetized fish and seals and put them inside.
Toronto
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Clayton Valley takes command down stretch, beats Acalanes to win DAL title

Clayton Valley won the DAL boys basketball championship, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Acalanes 69-57 and improve to 25-3.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Football student-athletes to be honored at annual banquets

National Football Foundation local chapters honor top senior football student-athletes based on academic performance and leadership skills at regional banquets.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

NFL athletes help students celebrate new sports field in East Palo Alto

A $5.5 million renovation delivered a regulation multi-sport Los Robles-Ronald McNair field in East Palo Alto, benefiting local youth and honoring former players.
California
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

Prep talk: Girls' basketball in the spotlight on Saturday and Monday

One-day girls' basketball events Saturday at Mira Costa and Monday at Rosary will feature top prep teams including JSerra, Flintridge Prep, Etiwanda and Brentwood.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: It's a family affair for El Camino Real boys and girls soccer

The head coach for the defending City Section Open Division champion boys soccer team is Ian Kogan, whose daughter, Jordyn, is a top defender for the El Camino Real girls team. In two seasons, Kogan and girls coach Eric Choi will be talking even more, because arriving in the fall 2027 will be Jordyn's sister, Peyton, and Choi's daughter, Leighton. "I can't wait," Choi said.
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