Audrey LeeAudrey Lee is the Online Managing Editor for Athletic Business magazine. BudgetingOhio School District Eliminates Pay-to-Play FeesPreviously, students paid $75 per sport. Fees per student did not exceed $150 for students who played multiple sports.June 20, 2024BudgetingStudy of Big Ten Football Ticket Prices Reveals the Need for Accessibility of Live SportsThe revenue from ticket sales is distributed among a conference’s many schools and then is put toward coaching salaries, facility updates and fan experiences in the stadium.June 20, 2024AquaticsNYC Mayor Makes a Big Splash Investing in Public PoolsThe initiative will pour more than $1 billion into New York City’s public pools. The goal of the program is to improve 39 public pools, fully renovate three pools and build two brand-new pools.June 19, 2024PersonnelUmpire Pat Hoberg Accused of Violating MLB Sports Gambling LawsThe MLB forbids officials, coaches, players and owners from betting on baseball at any level – youth, college or professional. Hoberg is the second person to face retaliation by the MLB for sports betting.June 18, 2024FitnessNo Boys Allowed at 'Girl Gym' in San Antonio'Girl Gym' opened with the goal of creating an inclusive and safe fitness center for women to feel comfortable and confident while they get their sweat on.June 18, 2024Outdoor FieldsSeahawks Donate Turf for HS Stadium with a Focus on Flag FootballThe Seattle Seahawks along with the NFL’s Foundation Grassroots Program granted $250,000 to the Highline Public Schools for new synthetic turf in the district’s shared stadium.June 17, 2024Stadium & ArenaHistoric Former Detroit Red Wings Arena Faces DemolitionA town outside Detroit is the surprising home to a big piece of Michigan sports history. The historic Windsor Arena in Windsor, Ont., was built in 1924June 14, 2024Safety & SecurityBuffalo Bills Medical Staff Completes Training for NFL Emergency Action PlanThis week, the Buffalo Bills medical staff hit the field to run medical emergency drills. They practiced five scenarios in accordance with the NFL’s emergency action plan.June 13, 2024Athletic TrainingVirtual Reality is the New Frontier in Student-Athletes Recovering From InjuriesA new virtual reality (VR) tool is healing student athletes mentally, while they work on getting stronger physically. At University of North Carolina, assistant professor Shelby Baez is pioneeringJune 13, 2024ProgrammingThe Rising Cost of Youth Sports is Leaving Some Would-be Players BehindOne man in Wood River, Ill. is making youth sports more affordable for local families. This week, Jason Quigley opened...June 12, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesFundraisingFundraising Friday: Baylor Receives $10M Toward Performance CenterBaylor University has announced a $10 million gift from Bob Simpson to support Baylor Athletics, which will recognize Simpson's philanthropic support through the naming of the 6,000-square-foot Bob R. Simpson Performance Center.OperationsInvestigators Recommend Northwestern Enhance Hazing-Prevention TrainingLegalJury Finds NFL Liable for $4.7B in Damages in Sunday Ticket Antitrust LawsuitLegalEx-Strength Coach's Discrimination Suit Cost Michigan State $195KSponsored ContentKeys to Picking a Winning Athletic Seating Partner
