Unhinged dad banned from high school basketball games after accusing player of being trans
A dad in Utah was banned from his daughter's basketball games after confronting school principals about a transgender player on the opposing team.
The dad allegedly challenged the player's eligibility based on his perception of their gender, despite the player meeting the requirements set by the Utah High School Athletics Association. [ more ]
This Dad Thinks Parents Who Put Family Plans Over Kids' Sports Are "The Worst"
Parents are prioritizing vacations over kids' extracurricular sports, causing frustration among some parents like Steve Venlet.
Some parents believe family vacations should take precedence over youth sports, while others emphasize the value of sports for child development. [ more ]
Opinion | Why So Many Kids Are Priced Out of Youth Sports
Youth sports can be expensive and time-consuming, with travel sports being particularly costly.
Many parents struggle to afford the expenses associated with youth sports and find it difficult to manage the time commitment for their children's activities. [ more ]
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids. [ more ]
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids. [ more ]
California Lawmakers to Consider a Ban on Tackle Football for Kids Under 12
A bill to ban tackle football for children under 12 in California has cleared its first hurdle and will be considered by the state Assembly.
Advocates argue that the ban will protect kids from brain damage, while opponents believe it will cut off children from physical activity and important learning experiences. [ more ]
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids. [ more ]
'When people understand our humanity, we win.' L.A. Pride parade celebration gets underway
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/file photo)
Sebastian Soto wishes there could be an LGBTQ+ Pride parade every day - in every city and every country in the world.Alas, that's not the case.But for Soto, who is gay, there was plenty of joy and laughter to be had Sunday at the Los Angeles Pride parade, one of the nation's oldest and biggest LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations.
A chill descends on Davis as the probe into brutal stabbings intensifies
(Jessica Garrison / Los Angeles Times)
Amid a series of brutal and seemingly random stabbings that have left two men dead and a woman in critical condition, life in Davis is proceeding as if under a curfew.In a town that usually bustles with bikers and joggers on almost every street and path, its parks bursting with the sights and sounds of youth sports, city life is suddenly eerily quiet.
Chris Perkins: Dolphins are wrong (and right) on Tua's concussion risk
The Dolphins have taken the stance that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn't more prone to concussions than any other player.You might question their motive, but medically, it's tough to find fault with their position.It turns out it's a confusing topic.Four neurological experts told me that Tagovailoa, who sustained two concussions last season and one in college, is more prone to concussions because of his concussion history.
Football is the most dangerous team sport for kids. See how other sports rank.
Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath.That athlete is someone's child.Could that be my child?Cardiac events during sports are uncommon for anyone, said Dr. Stuart Berger, division head of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
How to protect your kids when they play sports, according to doctors
Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath.That athlete is someone's child.Could that be my child?Cardiac events during sports are uncommon for anyone, said Dr. Stuart Berger, division head of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Club soccer puts the sport out of reach for many kids
Fifteen-year-olds from a DCXI soccer team practice together in Washington, D.C., in November.Club co-founder and coach Pierre Hedji says some of their team members pay and some don't."If you can afford to pay the whole thing, pay the whole thing.That way we can afford to help the next kid that can't pay anything at all." Maansi Srivastava/NPR Youth soccer coach Pierre Hedji co-founded the club DCXI to give kids in Washington, D.C., a chance to learn the game, develop their skills and compete, just as he did when he was a kid growing up in Benin.
Opinion: Hey, Little League dads, make room for more female coaches like me
"Our coach is a woman!" is one of the first texts I received from a friend about my 7-year-old son's soccer team this past fall.Coach Liz appeared like a mirage, a woman willing to enter a space full of dads whose childhood athletic dreams stood to be lived out through their sons.It's discouraging that her presence on the field should still be so surprising to the kids, and to their parents too.
SF Gay Softball League Celebrates 50 Years of Competition, Camaraderie, and Inclusion - San Francisco Bay Times
By John Chen- "Humans need more playtime, fresh air, connection, and laughter.San Francisco Gay Softball League leadership encourages team managers to be inclusive of bodies of all abilities and players from all backgrounds and identities.At a time when lawmakers are working to exclude trans kids from youth sports, I feel pride in seeing our community set an example for prioritizing fun, sportsmanship, and intergenerational community."
Miami Marlins: Is Baseball still America's Pastime? Part II
Problems are only problems until we find solutions.In the case of baseball, the obvious solution to saving the sport is simply making it more fun, enjoyable and accessible to young players nationally.
Miami Marlins dilemma: Are we losing Baseball as America's Pastime?
This may sound like a rhetorical question but is baseball still America's pastime?Based on alarming trends at the youth level, baseball has been losing ground to multiple other sports.
Kevin Durant Responds to Video of 3rd Graders Emulating Pros: 'Good S--t Lil Homies'
Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Count Kevin Durant among those who have no problem with the video circulating online of third-grade basketball players unleashing a variety of celebrations after scoring baskets."As a kid, I remember, we did what we saw the pros do...good s--t lil homies," he tweeted.
Inside the weird vibes and existential debate after the Commanders-Giants tie
Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) and running back Antonio Gibson (24) leave the field at the end of the team's 20-20 tie with the New York Giants.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - In the Washington Commanders' locker room Sunday afternoon, players and coaches seemed unsure of how to feel.
Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former N.F.L. Star, Killed Youth Coach, Police Say
He is accused of fatally shooting the coach after an argument at a game in Lancaster, Texas, the police said.His brother, the retired Super Bowl champion Aqib Talib, was also there, a witness said.
GDT: Leafs Face Canucks on the Second Night of a Back to Back
7:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena Watch on: CBC, SNO, SNW, SNP After the Hall of Fame Game last night, the Leafs are celebrating their annual MLSE Foundation Change the Game night tonight.Change the Game is a research project about access, equity, and engagement in youth sports across Ontario.For more information about the Change the Game project, check out their page on the MLSE Foundation website here: The lineup should be the same as last night, including Källgren in net, but Keefe said that there's a game-time decision on defence, meaning we could see Benn get some action.
Days After Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Ban, A School District Passes Its Own
Ten days ago, on July 8, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed legislation in his state that aimed to ban trans kids from playing in sports in divisions that correspond to their gender identity.