Full StoryParents say $5,000 youth soccer costs in the U.S. are pricing out families and limiting talent development
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Boerne Little League advances past first two rounds of playoffs and into state tourney
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Boerne Star ·
Brutal New Way to Lose: Catcher Meltdown After a Passed Ball
Around the Field
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Cheer coach arrested in Gulf Shores on sexual abuse charges
Cheer coach arrested in Gulf Shores on sexual abuse charges, raising urgent youth-sports-safety questions about safeguarding, reporting, and background checks.
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Full StoryScottsdale rec league baseball game ends in attack and shooting
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Full Story3 arrested after fight at youth basketball tournament in Berlin, Connecticut
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Full StoryParents Arrested After Wyandanch Flag Football Fight; Police Investigate School Shooting Threat
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Full StoryParents say $5,000 youth soccer costs in the U.S. are pricing out families and limiting talent development
The Money Game
MSN ·
Boerne Little League advances past first two rounds of playoffs and into state tourney
The Good Stuff
Boerne Star ·
Brutal New Way to Lose: Catcher Meltdown After a Passed Ball
Around the Field
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Trending
Full StoryScottsdale rec league baseball game ends in attack and shooting
Legal Trouble
https://www.kold.com +1 source ·
Full Story3 arrested after fight at youth basketball tournament in Berlin, Connecticut
Legal Trouble
Nbcconnecticut ·
Full StoryParents Arrested After Wyandanch Flag Football Fight; Police Investigate School Shooting Threat
Legal Trouble
Dailyvoice ·
Parking Lot Parents
Middle School Coach Caught Between Parents and High School Program Director
Reddit: r/basketballcoach ·
Full StoryDespicable brawl breaks out during 8U youth baseball game (video)
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Full StoryKendrick Perkins Ejected From Son's AAU Game After Altercation
Complex +1 source ·
The Money Game
Pearl City Little League seeks support for World Series run
Khon2 +1 source ·
Pay-to-play debate reaches northwest Ohio as youth sports costs continue to climb
Wtol +2 sources ·
Landon Donovan Says Pay-to-Play Leaves Poor Kids With “Zero Chance” in U.S. Youth Soccer
Streamlinefeed Co Ke ·
Youth Sports Cost Debate Rekindled After US Soccer Exit
Are you a robot? +1 source ·
USMNT World Cup Exit Reignites Scrutiny of Youth Soccer’s Pay-to-Play Model
YSBR ·
ESPN calls out the youth travel sports system — and why it hits travel softball families too
Reddit: r/softball ·
Full StoryBipartisan House panel backs review of private equity’s growing role in youth sports
The Miami Times +1 source ·
Full StoryLittle League president accused of spending league money on strip clubs, gambling, and Ubers
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Safety & Health
Never Seen This Before: Pitch Smart Usage in a 17U Tournament Game
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
11U pitcher/catcher workload: How to protect my kid’s arm?
Reddit: r/Homeplate ·
Full StoryArgentine youth footballer, 14, dies after rare chest injury
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Fourth of July fire shuts down Nevada Youth Sports complex, knocks out power
Fox5vegas ·
Seattle Law Firm Comments After Fatal Youth Lacrosse Injury on Mercer Island
Cloudflare ·
Top ALS doctor explains what youth football families should ask about the sport’s link to ALS
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Top ALS doctor answers the key question youth football families should ask about football’s connection to ALS
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Top ALS doctor answers the question youth football parents, players must ask about the connection to football
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Legal Trouble
Full StoryNo prosecution in shooting death of youth coach in Springfield
Masslive +1 source ·
Full StoryCoral Springs Parking Lot Fight Ended With a Gun and a Threat to Kill, Police Say
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Full StoryLocal cheer coach arrested on sex abuse charges
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Full StoryPinellas Volunteer Coach Arrested Over Alleged Texts to Teen
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Full Story3 arrested after fight breaks out at Berlin youth basketball event, police say
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Full StoryFort Myers mom accused of attacking teen at youth football game set to be arraigned
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Full StoryLas Vegas Youth Gymnastics Coach Arrested After Multiple Minors Allege Sexual Misconduct
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Full StoryLas Vegas children’s gymnastics coach arrested and fired
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Ref Watch
Full StoryChinese youth hockey player punches Thai referee
Khaosodenglish ·
New Youth Soccer Ref Describes a Rough Game With Loud Sideline Parents
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New football officiating course at Polaris aims to tackle Ohio’s referee shortage
MSN ·
Amid Ohio’s referee shortage, Polaris offers football officiating training
Cleveland +1 source ·
U11 Soccer Ref Crew Debates Goal After Ball Skims Attacker’s Head—Coach Approaches Wearing Meta Ray-Bans
Reddit: r/referees ·
Youth wrestling parent says 12U wrestler keeps taunting opponents after wins—and refs aren’t stopping it
Reddit: r/wrestling ·
Rules & Rulings
Full StoryFederal bill would ban “stay-to-play” and push private equity out of youth sports
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Downingtown Area School District investigates alcohol incident at youth football camp
6abc Philadelphia ·
UIL committee denies Colton Nussmeier’s appeal; QB ruled ineligible at Denton Ryan
On3 ·
Former EuroLeague player banned after fight at youth basketball game in Serbia
basketnews.com ·
Tennessee Little League shifts state tournaments to pool play + single elimination — parents and coaches question the change
Reddit: r/littleleague ·
Cricket boom in a Bay Area suburb sparks a youth sports turf war over fields
Sfchronicle ·
New state youth sports volunteer rule adds costs and paperwork for local leagues
WTWCFOX ·
Lawmakers take another crack at easing privatization of youth sports
USA Today ·
Hot Takes
Hot Take: The American Youth Soccer System Is Fooling Us
CatchMark Sports - West Michigan Sports Network ·
World Cup loss reignites America’s youth soccer debate — Louisville has ideas
WDRB ·
Travel Softball Parent Dilemma: Commit Now or Wait for Premier Tryouts?
Reddit: r/softball ·
The Good Stuff
Grand Island Intermediate Little League team headed to Central Regional tournament
https://www.ksnblocal4.com ·
Hewlett-Woodmere softball team makes historic Little League World Series debut
Herald Community Newspapers +1 source ·
Barnwell 6U All-Stars heading to Diamond Youth Baseball World Series to represent South Carolina
Post and Courier ·
South Baltimore Little League Wins Five District Titles, Hosts 8–10 Baseball State Tournament Starting Saturday
Southbmore ·
Little League 10U Team Wins District Title for First Time in Over 20 Years
Reddit: r/littleleague ·
Vestal 12U Little League Softball heads to State Tournament
Binghamtonhomepage ·
Boys of Summer: Athens rallies behind Little League team bound for the World Series
Athens The News Courier ·
Brattleboro firefighter named Little League 'Community Hero'
Brattleboro Reformer ·
Around the Field
Gastineau Channel Little League making tournament noise
Juneauindependent ·
Ryan Paulino lifts Mid-Island to District 24 All-Star 12s baseball crown as Little League World Series dream continues
Silive ·
Mid-Island moves one step closer to the Little League World Series behind Ryan Paulino’s pitching gem
Silive ·
Brooklyn West Little League inches closer to the Little League World Series
Brooklyneagle ·
Inside look at the Little League District 24 All-Star 12s baseball championship game
Silive ·
Central Oregon Little League teams advance to state tournaments
The Bulletin +1 source ·
Jake LoPinto, Alex Garcia shine on the mound as SHLL wins Little League District 24 12U All-Star title
Silive ·
Michigan escapes jam and wins Little League World Series
ESPN ·