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Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports
Pennsylvania’s governing body for high school sports has changed its policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete in prep athletics to follow President Donald Trump’s executive order.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Harry"
In 2013, Harvard crew coach Harry Parker reflected on his long career while preparing a group of rowers, and fighting his last race against cancer.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Some Schools Rethink “College For All”
The idea that every student should aim for a four-year college motivated a bipartisan movement for decades. Now even enthusiastic promoters of the idea are reconsidering it.The New York Times - 1h -
Yahoo Sports AM: Chasing Gretzky
In today's edition: Ovechkin inches closer, beards in the Bronx, San Diego FC wins opener, Shiffrin reaches 100, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"
In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Speed Riding"
JT Holmes has jumped, skied and flown off Alpine peaks. In 2016, Anderson Cooper met up with him and learned more about one of his extreme sports skills: speed riding with a parachute device called ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'
Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Gene Hackman’s Gritty, Grouchy, Old-School Style
Between the idols of Hollywood’s golden age and the media-savvy stars of today, he had an appeal all his own.The New York Times - 5d -
Murderer worked in schools after being barred
Rashid Zaman failed DBS check to work with children yet visited schools for charity projects.BBC News - 2d -
Federal Cuts Came to Native Schools. Students Are Livid.
As the Trump administration trims the federal work force, students and educators at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas fear for the future of a school that was already facing troubles.The New York Times - 23h -
Match point: what to wear to watch sport
Whether it’s the Six Nations or your local footie final, here’s the kit to stay stylish while shouting from the sidelines Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again
In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards
The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
The hottest sports debate is happening in women's college hoops
JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo and Paige Buckers all have a case to win national player of the year as we enter March.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Phanatic fanatic: Harper sports tattoo of mascot
Phillies star Bryce Harper arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic Phillie Phanatic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
60 Minutes Sports: "Friday Night Lights"
In 2015, 25 years after the best-selling book was published about a high school football team in Odessa, Texas -- introducing the phrase "Friday Night Lights" into popular vocabulary -- Sharyn ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Life on MLB's waiver wire
In today's edition: Life on MLB's waiver wire, top 10 NFL combine storylines, F1 testing in photos, NFLPA report cards, the White Sox may never win again, and more.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Jimmy Johnson announces retirement from Fox Sports
TThe Fox studio show is going to be a bit different for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
When a Brutal Sport Descended on Las Vegas
The Athletic was granted full access when the rugby league champions Wigan Warriors traveled to the U.S.The New York Times - 2d -
Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game
Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.BBC News - 2d -
Hall of Famer Johnson retires from Fox Sports
Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports.ESPN - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Great Barrier Thief
In today's edition: Dyson's game-winning steal, Champions League Round of 16, Flagg's final home game at Duke, fight night in D.C., money can't buy wins, and more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 20h -
Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure
Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones
The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools
It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency
DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.
The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs - check the full list
From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Man who killed family was planning shooting at former primary school
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'
Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools
The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
