The death of two young football players in late August sparked yet another conversation about the safety of youth football. A 13-year-old middle school player died from brain trauma during a practice, ...

A major 2026 study of over 72,000 youth cases shows football linked to 19% of sports-related brain injuries—more than any other activity—with higher repeat risks and issues like headaches, anxiety, ...

California could soon outlaw tackle football for children under 12 amid concerns over health and safety. Lawmakers in the state will initiate debate on Wednesday on whether to ban tackle football in ...

Youth football is much more than a game — it unites people, promotes pride within the community and builds extended family. It is a movement that not only looks to teach lifelong lessons, such as ...

The end of a lawsuit this month might also signal the end of youth football. The plaintiff in the suit, Debra Pyka, claimed that her son suffered brain damage from repeated head injuries in his youth ...

Keith Strudler wants to see the end of football played by very young children -- and not just because of the danger of concussions. He argues that the sport teaches kids to act rough and selfish, 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 ...

Football may be America's most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game. Football may be America's most popular sport, but the ...

A local effort to pour into young people is gaining momentum in Burke County, using football as the entry point and purpose ...