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Forbessports7 days ago
Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Leads Team USA to FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup Title
The 6-foot-11 forward scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 107-81 final win over Serbia. He was named tournament MVP after averaging 19.6 points and 10.9 rebounds.
skysports.comsports8 days ago
Wales lose 3-0 to Denmark at U19 Championship
Wales suffered a third straight defeat in the Uefa Men's Under-19 Championship. The result ended their hopes of advancing and removed them from contention for a Fifa Under-20 World Cup play-off place.
sbs.com.ausports12 days ago
Australian Football Bodies Call for Limits on Youth Heading
The Professional Footballers of Australia and a concussion researcher are urging Football Australia to restrict heading for players under 12 and to cap high-force headers in training. An Australian-led team has developed an on-pitch concussion test now under real-world study by F…
thehindu.comsports15 days ago
Spain Beats Wales 7-0 in Uefa Under-19 Championship Opener
Spain scored seven unanswered goals against Wales in the opening match of the Uefa Men's Under-19 Championships at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground. The result marks Wales' heaviest competitive defeat at this age group since 2021.
New York Postpolitics24 days ago
Former New York governor organizes American football event for Ukrainian youth
A former New York governor is helping run a youth American football tournament in Ukraine next week. The event includes matches, clinics, and workshops for more than 300 children.
sports27 days ago
Norway's Youth Sports Rules Delay Competition Until Age 11
Norway's youth sports guidelines limit travel, rankings and national events by age. The system has produced high participation and Olympic success for a country of 5.6 million people.
middleeasteye.netsports28 days ago
FIFA Seeks Match Between Israel and Palestinian Youth Soccer Teams
FIFA is arranging for the under-15 national teams of Israel and the Palestinian Football Association to face each other at the organization's first global youth tournament scheduled for September.
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The Guardiansports34 days ago
17-Year-Old American Wins First Diamond League 800m Race
The 17-year-old runner added a Diamond League victory to his indoor world title. He has recorded a personal best of 1 minute 42.27 seconds and faces the Olympic champion next week.
Forbessports39 days ago
Brand Velocity Group Acquires Youth Sports Operator RCX Sports From Raine Group
Eli Manning’s private equity firm purchased the youth sports operator that runs NFL Flag and official programs for five other major leagues. Financial terms were not disclosed.
mining.comsports40 days ago
Tanzania Reach First CAF U-17 Final but Lose on Penalties; 14-year-old Dismas Shida Athanasi Wins Golden Boot
The 14-year-old scored three goals to lead Tanzania to its first CAF youth final before a penalty loss to Senegal in Rabat.
nypost.comworld44 days ago
Bus Carrying Young Athletes Crashes in Hungary, Killing Driver and Injuring 23
A bus carrying youth athletes and coaches veered off the road and struck a tree near Hird early Saturday. Police said the driver died and 23 of the 28 people aboard were injured.
Rapplersports45 days ago
Davao 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.
politics54 days ago
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.comworld64 days ago
Australian 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.jpsports64 days ago
Australian 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 Jazeeraworld64 days ago
Gaza 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 reviewworld93 days ago
Teen 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 Todayscience93 days ago
Analysis 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…