Baseball may be called America’s pastime, but looking at television ratings, far and away it’s actually football that Americans are watching. On the list of most viewed prime-time shows in 2023, ...

Only 21 percent of traumatic brain injuries suffered by kids are caused by sports and the biggest culprit is cycling. Shutterstock / photobychance Would you encourage your 10-year-old to smoke? That’s ...

One of the most ambitious international youth football events in recent years is set to take shape in Central Florida. From May 30 to June 7, 2026, Orlando will host MagiCup 2026, a global tournament ...

The death of two young football players in late August sparked yet another conversation about the safety of youth football. A 13-year-old middle school player died from brain trauma during a practice, ...

Without a doubt, football remains the national pastime of the U.S. football is a contact sport. In combat sports such as boxing, where the goal is to win by causing a knockout (e.g. a concussive head ...

Youth football is much more than a game — it unites people, promotes pride within the community and builds extended family. It is a movement that not only looks to teach lifelong lessons, such as ...

The proposed law is striking in its brevity. Sure, the single sentence is a bit rambling, but California Assembly Bill 734 leaves no doubt about its directive: “On and after January 1, 2026, a youth ...

California could soon outlaw tackle football for children under 12 amid concerns over health and safety. Lawmakers in the state will initiate debate on Wednesday on whether to ban tackle football in ...

Keith Strudler wants to see the end of football played by very young children -- and not just because of the danger of concussions. He argues that the sport teaches kids to act rough and selfish, as ...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A youth football league is at risk of shutting down after the City of Alpharetta said it was looking into not renewing the league’s contract. The city and the North Atlanta Football ...

This is the week that our national fascination with pro football reaches its annual climax. The run-up to the Super Bowl is also a good time to ponder the effects of the game on its youngest ...

Kids will have plenty of opportunities to damage their brains as adults. So why should they start before age 14? Could flag football help reverse what seems to be flagging interest in tackle football ...