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Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Most NWSL players currently oppose potential calendar switch

Majority of NWSL players oppose switching to a fall-spring season due to concerns over player health and safety.
Miami Marlins
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Orlando City v Houston Dynamo: Spicer open to new role after return from injury - Soccer News

Tyrese Spicer returned from injury, scored as a right-winger, and expressed happiness in adapting to a new role for Orlando City.
Running
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes? | Emma John

ADHD presents unique challenges for athletes, impacting their preparation and performance, yet many find ways to thrive despite these obstacles.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

"He Gave Himself A Thumbs Up During Sex": People Are Sharing What It's Like To Date Pro Athletes

Dating an athlete involves unique challenges and perks, including intense training schedules and competitive personalities.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

South Philly dragon boat team dreams of reaching world championship

The Discovery Pathways Dragon Boat Team gives students a chance to dream even beyond the lakes and rivers of Philadelphia, providing opportunities that were previously inaccessible.
Fundraising
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

More than a jersey: Kits are putting soccer's underdogs on the map

Lower-league soccer teams are redefining jersey culture, using kits for self-expression and identity, gaining global recognition despite their modest status.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep baseball roundup: Big VIII League receives big-time performances

Jordan Ayala of Norco struck out 10 in five innings and finished with two hits and three RBIs in an 8-0 win over Eastvale Roosevelt.
Atlanta Braves
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 days ago

This Mountain Bike Brand Wants to Fund Your Local Race for Free

OneUp Components launches the SYLBR program to support local bike races by providing free t-shirts for fundraising.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

How LSU's strength coach became the ultimate example of fortitude

Katie Guillory is committed to helping the LSU gymnastics team repeat its national championship win through intense strength and conditioning.
#nfl
National Football League
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
#youth-soccer
Liverpool FC
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

A Mass. youth soccer club says it sent nearly half a million dollars to a company for a European trip. Now it's allegedly ghosting them.

A youth soccer club lost $450,000 after a travel company canceled a planned European trip just days before departure.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth FC provides mentorship and training for young athletes, founded by players to support the next generation in soccer development.
SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Try Soccer for Free: Kids Demo Day (Palo Alto)

A free soccer demo day occurs March 7th at Rinconada Park with age-specific sessions for children ages 1-5 years old.
Liverpool FC
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

A Mass. youth soccer club says it sent nearly half a million dollars to a company for a European trip. Now it's allegedly ghosting them.

A youth soccer club lost $450,000 after a travel company canceled a planned European trip just days before departure.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth FC provides mentorship and training for young athletes, founded by players to support the next generation in soccer development.
SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Try Soccer for Free: Kids Demo Day (Palo Alto)

A free soccer demo day occurs March 7th at Rinconada Park with age-specific sessions for children ages 1-5 years old.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep talk: Oakwood, known for children of actors and actresses, is 14-0 in baseball

Mitchell Butler's legacy and Steve Smith's leadership are elevating Oakwood School's sports, particularly baseball, which boasts a strong 14-0 record this season.
#transgender-rights
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
LGBT

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
4 days ago

The Bridgeport Islanders are heading to the Calder Cup playoffs

Bridgeport Islanders clinched a playoff spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs after a significant turnaround from last season's performance.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. soccer coach plans to give back after $1M lottery win

A Ludlow soccer coach won $1 million in the lottery and plans to donate part of it to local youth sports programs.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 week ago

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Much More than a Building | TalkNats.com

Generous donations support youth baseball programs, providing tangible rewards that reinforce core values and encourage scholar athletes at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
fromDefector
3 days ago

Should I Take My Two-Year-Old To A Soccer Match Abroad, Or Can I Leave Him At Home? | Defector

Traveling internationally with a toddler requires careful planning and consideration. The longest flight a child has taken should be factored into the decision-making process.
Parenting
Running
fromStrength Running
3 days ago

Masters Running, Motivation, and Breakthroughs with Nick Thompson - Strength Running

Nick Thompson exemplifies how to maintain motivation and achieve peak performance in running, even as age increases.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

England star helps non-league club over pitch woes

Jarrod Bowen is funding a new drainage system for Hereford FC to ensure consistent home games and support the local community.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

OK, So Everybody's Struggling To Pay For Their Kids' Extracurriculars, Right?

The original poster (OP) wrote, 'My second child is starting high school next year and is hell-bent on joining the marching band. I was in marching band myself when I was in high school and I wasn't against her joining. The discipline would be good for her. Then I found out how much it costs.'
Parenting
Washington Nationals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Can the USMNT and USWNT become America's favorite sports teams'? Their CEO thinks so

US Soccer aims for men's and women's teams to become America's favorite sports teams, enhancing popularity and participation in soccer nationwide.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
MMA
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Small Ring, Big Dreams: The Central Valley's Backyard Wrestling Underdogs | KQED

The 209 Dragon's Den is a key venue for independent wrestling talent development in San Joaquin County.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Pollok United named best grassroots football club in Europe

Pollok United is recognized as the best grassroots football club in Europe for enhancing community well-being through sports facilities and programs.
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

How a D1 College Baseball Player is Raising a Toddler Alongside His Teammates

15-month-old Grayson McNelis, son of outfielder Chaz McNelis, threw the first pitch for the University of Arizona baseball team.
#youth-sports
Education
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island youths answering call to help fill officiating shortage

Teens in Long Island are training as umpires to address the officiating shortage in youth sports, ensuring proper gameplay for their peers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
#curling
Women
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
#table-tennis
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Great Table Tennis Renaissance

Brooklyn Table Tennis Club hosts a weekly tournament where diverse players compete in a basement venue, reflecting table tennis's resurgence in American culture.
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Great Table Tennis Renaissance

Brooklyn Table Tennis Club hosts a weekly tournament where diverse players compete in a basement venue, reflecting table tennis's resurgence in American culture.
Women
fromBBC
3 weeks ago

More than the Score - Sporting JAX: How to start a football club - BBC Sounds

Sporting Club Jacksonville is the first professional women's team from the city, currently leading in the USL Super League.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Your guide to state basketball and soccer championships in Sacramento

It's time for the CIF state championships in basketball and soccer (first time for soccer) in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday. Basketball will be played at Golden 1 Center. Soccer is at Natomas High.
Los Angeles Rams
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The kids 'picked last in gym class' gear up for Super Bowl | TechCrunch

The Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium will attract many tech executives and wealthy investors, featuring expensive tickets, major AI-company presence, and competitive tech advertising.
#high-school-basketball
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

NFL athletes help students celebrate new sports field in East Palo Alto

A $5.5 million renovation delivered a regulation multi-sport Los Robles-Ronald McNair field in East Palo Alto, benefiting local youth and honoring former players.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Photos: An East Palo Alto school celebrates a new football field and Sports for All Hub

A collaboration of community, government, business and sports organizations helped create the new Sports for All Hub at Los Robles Ronald McNair Academy in East Palo Alto. The grand opening of the full-size football field was celebrated with speakers, a ribbon cutting and a flag football clinic. The Bay Area Host Committee invited the community to the Sports for All Ribbon Cutting event to officially open the first-ever regulation football field in East Palo Alto.
East Bay (California)
Running
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

Join local run clubs to meet people in person, get outside, and find groups for every pace and identity, often cheaply or free.
#high-school-sports
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A new start after 60: I became a wrestler, 50 years after falling in love with the sport

On the night of her 60th birthday, Sally Goldner climbed on to the top rope of the wrestling ring, to the roars of the crowd, and launched herself on to her competitors with a missile dropkick. The crowd roared. For a second, she was completely airborne, before landing on her opponents. Wow, I'm doing this,' she thought. Exhilarating. I couldn't think of anything I'd rather be doing on my birthday.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Parents Are Getting Tasered, Punched, and Arrested Over a Seemingly Benign Activity. It Didn't Used to Be Like This.

They were right. If you've been around interscholastic sports long enough, you can sense trouble. The real problem arrived in the fourth quarter, when two players tackled each other at half court. Coaches and teammates rushed in, and one boy appeared to kick the player from the opposing team. Security and administrators broke up the tussle, but this time parents made it to the center of the action.
US news
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Goalie, 82, still turning out for six-a-side team

An 82-year-old runs and plays goalkeeper for a Barnet six-a-side football team weekly, exemplifying dedication, skill, and community leadership.
Exercise
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How the Bay Area is pushing parkour to new levels

Parkour is an urban movement discipline combining acrobatics, running, jumping and climbing, practiced both as artistic expression and athletic training.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Watching my six year old deadlift 35kg was pretty cool': meet the children who work out

People tell me it will stunt their growth or that it's dangerous, she says. She is also often accused of forcing her children to train, when actually it all started the other way round. What child doesn't look at their parents and want to do what they're doing?
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: GALS LA to expand no-cost soccer program

Wednesday is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so why not salute Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles, the only public, all-girls middle school in California. The school is expanding its no-cost soccer program after receiving a $ 26,000 grant for being selected one of 26 Community Champions as part of the World Cup coming to Los Angeles.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Premier League is committed to the care and support of young players | Letter

Premier League academies provide comprehensive, regulated youth development with mandatory education, safeguarding, psychology, transition support and aftercare emphasizing mental health and career planning.
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