This photo provided by the University of Maryland shows Terrence Byrd, president of Maryland Heat, a youth tackle football program, speaking to players after practice in Fort Washington, Md., Nov. 9, ...

Excitement filled the air on Saturday at Melissa Penfield Park for the Plattsburgh Kiwana Club’s third annual punt, pass and ...

It’s football season. A few weeks ago in August, my cousin Larry, a rabid University of Michigan Wolverine fan, informed me that the Michigan Wolverines’ season started in 23 days. Not everyone is as ...

California is one step closer to becoming the first state to ban tackle football for young children after a state committee passed a bill Wednesday prohibiting it, though it’s been met with opposition ...

Children ages 4-5 can register for Sporties for Shorties flag football at the McAllister Center. Sessions begin Sept. 9.

A growing body of evidence establishes that tackle football is criminal child abuse for those under 16 – under current Connecticut statutory standards. Each play in tackle football is an intentional ...

Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork, maybe attract a college scholarship. Growing research shows it also can cause injuries that damage developing ...

Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork, maybe attract a college scholarship. Growing research shows it also can cause injuries that damage developing ...