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manilatimes.netDavao Region Defeats National Capital Region 76-66 in Palarong Pambansa Semifinal
Davao Region advanced to the final of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys' basketball tournament after defeating National Capital Region. Calabarzon also reached the final with an 83-76 win over Central Luzon.
Private Equity Firm Acquires Youth Hockey Leagues and Rinks
Black Bear Sports Group owns the Atlantic Hockey Federation and multiple rinks along the East Coast. The company charges parents up to $37 monthly for video access to games. Private-equity investment has expanded into other youth sports programs.
thehindu.comAustralian Teen Sprinter Sets World Age Record in 200 Meters
Gout Gout, an 18-year-old Australian sprinter, became the fastest teenager ever in the 200-meter dash with a time of 19.67 seconds in Sydney last month. The son of South Sudanese immigrants was identified as a potential star six years ago by his school's track coach, who has rema…
japantimes.co.jpAustralian Teen Sprinter Breaks Usain Bolt Record in 200 Meters
An 18-year-old Australian athlete ran 19.67 seconds in the 200-meter dash last month, becoming the fastest teenager in history and surpassing a mark set by Usain Bolt in 2003. The performance follows an earlier national record of 20.04 seconds set at the Australian high school ch…
Al JazeeraGaza Teenager Finds Refuge in Football After Losing Family in Strike
A 16-year-old from Jabalia refugee camp survived an Israeli air attack in October 2024 that killed his parents and two brothers. He now cares for his grandmother in a displacement camp while continuing to play football on one of the few remaining pitches. The Palestinian Football…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTeen Football Player's Persistent Headache Diagnosed and Treated After Year of Symptoms
Jack Alston, a 14-year-old from Kentucky, developed a persistent headache following two concussions during middle school football practices in 2024. After unsuccessful treatments from various specialists, he received a diagnosis of persistent post-traumatic headache at the Clevel…
Usa TodayAnalysis Finds 70% Youth Sports Dropout Statistic Inaccurate and Outdated
A widely cited statistic stating that 70% of children drop out of sports by age 13 lacks a verifiable primary source and dates back nearly four decades, according to researchers. Multiple studies show high school sports participation has remained above 50% since 2000, except duri…