Inconsistent heat policies leave college athletes vulnerable after Arizona State player collapses
Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich was placed on life support after suffering a heat stroke during an August workout, raising concerns about the patchwork of heat-safety rules for student athletes.
Why it matters
It shows how uneven heat-safety rules can endanger athletes as extreme temperatures become more common.
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