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

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.

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 people born in the 1950s said their parents went to their sports events only a few times a year. But for those born in the 1990s, parents with a college degree attended games about once a ...

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 ...

Parents spend $3,000 annually on youth sports, with many believing their children can play collegiately (83%) and professionally (75%), survey finds.

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 ...