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Sports Law

NCAA Denies Appeal of Former Coach

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

The NCAA rejected the appeal of former Southeast Missouri Men's Basketball Coach Scott Edgar who had a three year show cause order imposed against him according to Marty Mishap of the Southeast Missourian.

Safety, Fans and Foul Balls

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Scott K. Parks of The Dallas Morning News reviews a recent foul ball death at a minor league game in Texas and the steps that teams are taking to deal with the issue.

Cheerleading Expert Says: Not a Sport

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

In testimony at the Title IX trial involving Quinnipiac University a cheerleading expert said that cheerleading is as much a sport as chess. Jeff Webb, CEO of Varsity Spirit, said that classifying cheerleading as a sport will jeopardize sideline cheering.

Committee Looks to Limit Non-Coaching Staff

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

The Division I Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet has proposed legislation that would curb the number of noncoaching staff members with responsibilities specific to several high-profile sports. The proposals would: limit noncoaching staff dedicated to football teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision to four; limit noncoaching staff dedicated to football teams in the Football Championship Subdivision to two; and, limit noncoaching staff dedicated to basketball teams (men’s or women’s) to one.

Is Cheerleading a Sport? Quinnipiac Case Will Provide Answer

Mon, Jun 21, 2010

The Quinnipiac volleyball players that have brought a Title IX lawsuit argue that cheerleading does not meet federally defined standards for a "sport" under Title IX. The case should resolve this hotly debated issue.