Kids can benefit from organized athletics, even if they don’t excel at their sport. (Photo: Peter Muller via Getty Images) Those kinds of numbers are a potent reminder to families that playing at the ...

Children are specializing in sports at increasingly younger ages. I have to wonder why. Is it because their parents or coaches believe they kids are the next (insert greatest player in the history of ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman. The beginning of the school year is underway and so are youth sports. We'll tell you about the pros and cons of playing. Plus , flag football is among the ...

“There are just so many benefits to youth sports at all different age groups,” said Nikki Wendt of Appleton’s parks and recreation department. “We see it across the board from that kid who shows up ...

The debate on the possible role of sporting activities for college students has been the subject of intellectual debate for decades, with divergent views on the issue. According to some scholars, ...

Children who engage in team or individual sports into adolescence exhibit better working memory, higher academic performance at the end of school, and higher odds of going on to college — by some ...

While exercise is generally beneficial for a person's overall health, physical activities may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular disease events in certain susceptible individuals. However, ...

Fall intramural sports began at the University of Maine, and it is encouraged that students use these programs as a way to participate in the community. This is a long-standing and well-loved program ...

Sports is big business—according to Barron’s, upwards of a trillion dollars. That is a lot of money. CNBC reports that a stack of 1 trillion dollar bills would add up to 67,866 miles and could circle ...

Sports drinks have been around for several decades. However, in the past five years, what constitutes a sports drink has gotten cloudy with social media and misleading advertising. Water is the main ...