My daughter and I walked into the crowded gymnasium greeted by the sight and sound of elementary-age girls running, laughing, ...

Youth sports participation is down nationwide. We're taking a look at the issues -- cost, time and travel -- and what's being done to fix this problem.

As Kansas City prepares to host the FIFA Men's World Cup next summer, it's worth asking: What lasting impact can this major ...

According to data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and the Aspen Institute’s “State of Play 2024” report, only 38% of kids ages 6-12 played sports on a regular basis in 2023.

Most American kids quit playing sports by age 11. That means a lot of kids are missing out on some of the huge benefits of sports, including spacial awareness, physical activity and team skills.

Child psychologists and educational researchers highlight a skill that builds brainpower, discipline, creativity, and ...

Most kids play a sport when they're growing up, and that's a great thing. Today, on The Scope, I'll talk about the benefits of having your child play a sport. Benefits of Sports for Children. Like ...

Max Levitt is the founder of the non-profit Leveling the Playing Field. He started the effort to make sure kids in ...

To Ken Griffey Jr., the picture – and the goal – is simple. “If you look at what’s going on in baseball, (there are) a lot of ...

When the kids get to junior high and want to play at higher competitive levels, Free Play for Kids has partnerships in place ...

Though sports tend to be a way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and stay physically active, these findings highlight that it can also improve their character long after they stop playing ...

He founded Kids Play USA Foundation, an organization that tries to remove the financial barriers that might keep kids from playing sports. Their website explains the challenges they face: ...