The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s annual rule-making process called the Representative Assembly most years does not create significant buzz. Well, for the high school sports governing body in that state and its leaders, this year is a much different story. The association announced the package of rule-change proposals high school principals and athletic directors from […]
Staunch gun rights defender in U.S. Congress recovers following medical scare
One of the most stalwart defenders of the Second Amendment in the United States Congress is on the mend following a recent medical scare. Colorado U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) is recovering from emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her leg. According to Denver’s KUSA-TV citing a statement from the congresswoman’s office, Boebert […]
Woman competing against men in professional golf tournament this weekend in Nevada
A fantastic story is happening this week in the world of professional golf. Lexi Thompson, a top competitor on the LPGA women’s pro tour, is competing against men this week in their pro tour event in Las Vegas. Thompson yesterday teed off against men’s PGA tour pros at the Shriners’ Children’s Open, being held down […]
Change of jobs for major university athletics leader causes stir, raises some questions
The fast-paced changes in college athletics these days are bringing about additional changes which speak to a need for folks in that landscape perhaps to find some perspective. The University of Southern California, in what appears to have been a surprise move, yesterday announced the hiring of former University of Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen […]
Controversy surrounding announcer not a new one for Orioles, team ownership
The job of a sports play-by-play announcer is part rewarding, part thankless, part influential. Play-by-play announcers are the eyes and ears for fans of teams who live far away or for whatever reason aren’t able to go see their favorite team in person. So there is a tremendous responsibility there, one which many announcers recognize […]
Liberty Park Press commentary: Changes in college sports league alignments throw tradition out the door in chase for dwindling television dollars
The world of college athletics has gone through tremendous turbulence in recent years, and it seemed like things had calmed down and returned to normal. But the forces of TV ratings and greed have once again returned to create more chaos, and in its wake leave lost traditions and lost interest in the games. The […]
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