#youth-sports

#youth-sports

Eric Jacob Layton was arrested in 2023 at his University City home on allegations of posing as a doctor, sports reporter, massage therapist and youth sports modeling agent in order to obtain sexually explicit photographs from minors and arrange in-person meetings with the juveniles, officials said. The FBI said victims who participated in youth sports were primarily targeted and that Layton presented himself as a sports massage therapist named Travis Parkin who specialized in youth athletics, as well as a sports physician named Dr. Alexis Iniesta.

A bus carrying a junior high football team to a game crashed on Saturday north of Pittsburgh, sending 21 of the 28 people onboard to the hospital, officials said. Twenty-five Aliquippa junior high students and three adults were headed to a game in nearby Gibsonia. The crash occurred in Economy Borough, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. The Economy Borough police chief, Michael O'Brien, said he didn't have information on the medical status of those taken to hospitals.

When the games start, these kids seem to focus like I've never seen for a bunch of 8-year-olds. They absorb everything so quickly.

"I've always believed in doing something that matches your interests and that you enjoy, as well as giving back and helping others, so coaching and mentoring were good ways to do that."

I'm protective and I'm a father first before anything. Those players became my sons. I was just trying to protect them.

Tua Tagovailoa expressed that joining the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition is a great honor, although he is still learning about its implications.

Rochon claimed the 2025 U18 Fischer Outdoor Junior National Championship in girls' singles at the end of July. She trains six days a week, committing a lot of time to tennis and fitness.

The Buccaneers went 0-10 last season, but improvements are expected with the hiring of first-year coach Keith Miller and the presence of his 14-year-old son, Austin.

Katz struck out seven batters, allowed one earned run over 5⅔ innings, and contributed offensively with two home runs, leading St. James/Smithtown to a 7-2 victory.

I heard them saying, 'Where are you from? Where are your parents from?' Wilder told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. 'And I just stepped in and said this is very inappropriate to ask these kids anything ... I'm just going to have them implement their Fifth Amendment right, and not say anything to you.'

Wilder recalled, 'We were just practicing, finishing up a practice and I went to shoot some hoops. And next thing I knew, we just see these guys coming in their uniforms.'

Ace Liriano, 6, sprinted around the basketball court at the Madison Boys and Girls Pinkerton Clubhouse, playing 'L-ball,' a 3-on-3 version of lacrosse.

Marley's journey highlights the transformative power of sports for children with disabilities, demonstrating how inclusion can help in developing confidence and achieving dreams.

Waterford's minor hurlers delivered a dominant performance in the first half, showcasing their strength as they scored early and maintained a solid lead throughout the half.

Youth sports often devolve into hostility among players, parents, and coaches, detracting from the true purpose of sports—skill development, teamwork, and learning to handle competition.

Germany's Under-21 team showcased dominance over France with a 3-0 victory, set to face England in a bid for their fourth title.

LeBron James reflected on how much different the experiences of young basketball players today are compared to his own upbringing, indicating a shift in the game's landscape.

In many cases, character traits will prove just as important. Resilience, work ethic, coachability and competitiveness are all qualities that elevate good players into great ones.