Parents shopping for their kid’s first pair of soccer cleats run into this question fast: are metal studs even legal? The honest answer is that it depends on which league your child plays in, how old they are, and what kind of field they’ll be running on — and the answer is more nuanced than … [Read More…]
Youth sports in America are at a defining crossroads: participation is hitting all-time records while a congressional battle over private equity threatens to reshape who can actually afford to play. This week’s roundup covers the most important developments across youth athletics — from a landmark Capitol Hill hearing to explosive growth in girls flag football … [Read More…]
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