To change the culture for kids and parents, we need to think more about how much we're spending, and why. What's your number?

Over the past decade — and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — participation in organized youth sports has been steadily declining. Experts cite numerous reasons for this trend — the most ...

An athletic trainer gives three tips for parents involved with youth sports. Illustration Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; iStock Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering ...

It began with two award-winning authors in children’s literature with an idea to pivot to sports. They huddled with a mix fellow authors, a diverse team of LGBTQ athletes, fans and an Outsports writer ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

As the school year winds down and many traditional sports seasons like basketball and baseball come to a close, not every child is jumping into summer leagues or travel ball. Some may not have the ...

A 90-acre youth sports complex, Rockrose Sports Park, is being built in Amarillo, Texas. The $30 million project by the nonprofit Kids, Inc. is entirely funded by private donations. Construction is ...

SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph High School sophomore Maya Ewing learned tennis through the Police Athletic League when she was in third grade. Now, she plays for her school and works as a tennis coach ...

Our sole house phone rang. It was my friend Greg, “Turn on ESPN. Now. You still have those old Sports Illustrated for Kids mags, right?” I flipped through channels and caught the tail end of a segment ...

The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is racing to find the best presents. Some years it can be hard to find the right gifts for kids, but if they are active or sports fans, we have you covered ...