Football

Judge Delays Decision on High School Football Transfer Case Amid Family’s Unique Circumstances

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WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha County judge has delayed a decision regarding a former Kettle Moraine High School student’s eligibility to play football at Arrowhead High School, pending input from the Arrowhead Athletic Department. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Tristen Seidl’s parents against the Wisconsin Independent Athletic Association (WIAA) after the organization deemed their son ineligible for competition this season. Tristen’s family relocated to Lac La Belle within the Arrowhead district after their Dousman home was destroyed by fire in 2023. The Seidls had been living in temporary accommodations, hoping to return home, … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit Blaming Philadelphia School District for Tragic Shooting of 14-Year-Old Football Player

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a mother whose son was shot and killed near a high school football field, ruling that the school district could not be held responsible for the tragic incident. Fourteen-year-old Nicolas Elizalde was killed by a stray bullet on September 27, 2022, after leaving a scrimmage at Roxborough High School. As he and his teammates were walking toward the locker room, they were caught in a hail of gunfire from five assailants targeting someone else. The shooting also left four other teenagers injured. Meredith Elizalde, … Read more

BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Faces Serious Allegations in Civil Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Football Season

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Provo, Utah — A civil lawsuit has been filed against Jake Retzlaff, the senior quarterback for Brigham Young University, alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in November 2023. The lawsuit, submitted in Salt Lake City’s Third District Court, identifies the plaintiff as Jane Doe A.G. The complaint claims that Retzlaff assaulted the plaintiff at his residence after the two became acquainted through social media in October 2023. The incident reportedly occurred around November 22, when the plaintiff visited Retzlaff’s home to socialize, aided by a friend. After her friend departed, the lawsuit alleges that Retzlaff … Read more

Northwestern University Agrees to Settlement in Football Team Hazing Lawsuit

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Evanston, Ill. – Northwestern University announced it will settle a lawsuit which accused its football program of fostering a culture wherein hazing was allegedly prevalent. The decision marks a critical moment for the prestigious institution, indicating a move towards rectifying alleged systemic issues within its athletic department. The lawsuit, initiated by a former player, claimed that he and others were subjected to repeated harassment and degrading incidents by teammates, allegedly encouraged by the team’s environment. These allegations brought to light serious concerns about the practices within collegiate sports programs, prompting calls for wider reforms. As … Read more