A summary of topics this week on the Association’s official blog.

Behind the scenes at the Women’s College World Series

The Double-A Zone will be covering the Division I softball National Championship. Check back for updated content throughout the finals.

Delaware sports gambling ruled constitutional

The Delaware Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the sports betting law signed this month by governor Jack Markell complies with the state's constitution.

What do you think of the decision?

What's the impact of a hiring freeze?

The New York Times reports that the once recession-proof sports industry is feeling the pinch of tough economic times, which means hiring freezes and other cutbacks.

With penny pinching on every athletics director's mind, it's become tough for recent grads and aspiring administrators to build a career in intercollegiate athletics. New blood means new ideas and diverse perspectives.

How is your university coping?

Swoopes memorabilia going, going, SOLD!

Sheryl Swoopes' personal memorabilia, including her diploma from Texas Tech, graduation cards from friends and family, photos, her 1993 Kodak Women's All-America trophy, a box of "Air Swoopes" Nike sneakers and an U.S. Olympic team towel, have been sold after the former WNBA star failed to pay rent on a storage unit in Texas.

SEC's Slive to coaches: No more smack talk

At a recent conference meeting, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive asked conference football coaches to play nice and stop the smack talk. Recent flare-ups among Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Florida's Urban Meyer have caused a media stir.

Is smack-talking part of the game, or was Slive right to make his request?