Youth leagues across the country are facing major umpire and referee shortages. At the same time, we're seeing a lot of aggression from parents and even coaches at youth games.
Philadelphia Adult League Softball offers fun and competitive mixed-gender softball leagues in West Philadelphia with an emphasis on community engagement, plus international softball service trips
NFL Flag, the NFL’s official program for non-contact football, launched in Brazil in 2023 and “has impacted 4,550 young athletes in schools and local youth leagues.” The NFL hopes to grow the game of football at all levels in Brazil and internationally....
Both the Philadelphia Public and Catholic Leagues now recognize girls' flag football as an official sport, appointing league chairs and hosting their own championships. Currently, more than 1,600 girls participate in the Eagles Girls' Flag League across eastern Pennsylvania. ...
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts smiles on the podium after a win over the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Keeping the main thing as the main thing has kept Jalen Hurts one step ahead...
But removing body contact altogether seems extreme. If contact remains in the sport at higher levels and pro leagues, then proper body contact should be stressed in youth hockey. Perhaps limitations on contact would make sense. It's not a totally crazy idea for young players. ...
Sports include different activities and games such as football, soccer, basketball, and etc. to express their skills and talents. Also, sports are a way to relax and have fun; but are sports all our African Americans rely on? The dream to become future sports stars. The reason why Gates ...
Even a mere eight days ago, the Patriots were looking forward to an undefeated season of football. They had given their opponents a tough beatdown one after another, and the Eagles of Philadelphia didn’t seem to present much of a challenge. However, it all changed on December 7th, as the...
Dallas meanwhile had to navigate their challenges with one of the youngest rosters in the league, chock full of homegrown stars who came through their youth academy. One of them, midfielder Tanner Tessmann, might have been kicking for the No. 1 ranked Clemson football team this fall; not jus...