How Popular is Flag Football? NFHS Is Writing the Playing Rules
Flag football has exploded in popularity, and nowhere is that more evident than at the high school level, where girls teams are proliferating exponent...
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Emergence of Parvovirus Among Youth Raises Vaccine Questions for Sports
As fall rolls around, school sports ramp up, and with them comes the inevitable debate over flu shots, as well as other vaccines. This year, the wrink...
Growing the Sole of Running Events by Collecting Old Sneakers for Recycling
Running events, from local charity 5Ks to elite marathons (and everything in between) are booming in the sports space. That’s a lot of feet on the asp...
USA Men's Flag Football Team to NFL Players: You’re Not a Walk-On
A number of NFL stars have been making noise about inclusion in the men’s flag football team that will play at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles – but ...
Moon Bounces, a Summer Sports Staple, Carry Risks of Fatalities
A bounce house at a recent Minor League Baseball game in Maryland took flight in the wind and was sent 15 to 20 feet into the air, killing one child, ...
Wanted: A New Headquarters for US Youth Soccer
We’ve seen lots of RFPs but this one is different. US Youth Soccer is seeking a new home for its headquarters; the organization will need to vacate it...
Winning the Green Game by Recycling Trophies, Medals and More
As sports tourism grows, more medals, trophies, ribbons and plaques are being handed out than ever, meaning parents are faced with an ever-expanding a...
Tours and Showcases Fanning the Flame, Even After the Olympics
The formula works: Showcase a sport at the highest level possible, then follow it up with a crowd-pleasing tour to boost participation. Consider the O...
The Paralympics are Coming and They’re Bringing the Inspiration with Them
The Paralympic athletes have a message for Simone Biles, Turkish marksman Yusuf Dikec (whose casual expression as he shot his way to a silver medal we...
How an Invasive Insect Pest Is Disrupting Sports Tourism This Summer
A few years ago, it was the cicadas. Every year, mosquitos are a bother. This year, the spotted lantern fly, an invasive pest, is disrupting tourism, ...