The early tipoffs have a lot to do with encouraging young fans to check out the sport.

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.

Statistics show participation in youth sports is on the decline — so ESPN wants to bring back the fun and joy of being a young athlete on a team.

In 2022 a British startup called Rezon began to sell a special padded headband for rugby and other sports. Known as Halos, it is composed of nine layers which slide over each other when hit at a ...

Injuries, overtraining and burnout are contributing to a high dropout rate in youth sports, according to a new report from the nation's leading group of pediatric doctors.. The report, released ...

In 2023, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population was playing games. What was once a niche hobby years ago is now rivaling or even surpassing music, TV, movies, and sports as a favorite hobby. But ...

A Harrisonville family is helping kids across Cass County stay in the game by giving away free sports gear through Rae’s Sports Closet, a community project started in memory of their late son ...