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NY youth mental health settlement: Governor’s budget fails to fund
A class-action lawsuit forced the state to overhaul youth behavioral health services. But the governor’s proposed budget includes no new investment.
How Ilia Malinin's Olympic failure is teaching moment for kid athletes
In his free skate voiceover, Ilia Malinin tells us to, "Embrace the storm." Our youth athletes do better when we do, too.
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder youth sports program celebrates a year of growth and community spirit
BAUMHOLDER, Germany – USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Child and Youth Services (CYS) sports and fitness program delivered an exceptional year expanding opportunities for youth and strengthening connections across the military community. Through the dedication of staff and volunteer coaches, the program delivered high-quality programming to military families across the Rheinland-Pfalz footprint, with a strong focus on the Baumholder community.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic Connects Young Athletes with Seawolves Role Models
Stony Brook University Athletics hosted more than 120 young athletes in the Pritchard Gymnasium for its annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic. The February 1 clinic is a free community event designed to introduce girls to a wide range of sports while connecting them with the university’s Division I student athletes.
Instagram's leader to testify in court on app design, youth mental health
Instagram's leader is set to face questions in court for the first time on Wednesday about whether the Meta-owned app's design is fueling a youth mental health crisis.
The dropout crisis in youth sports
Youth sports should allow kids to be active, have fun and build friendships, but intense pressure to succeed is causing burnout.
Clinic Connects Young Athletes with Seawolves Role Models
Stony Brook University Athletics hosted more than 120 young athletes in the Pritchard Gymnasium for its National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic.
Fantastic Turnout for Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event
WASHINGTON - More than 80 local youths participated in an annual event held by American University Athletics to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Bender Arena was the site of the February 7 free clinic for kids, following a game for the AU women's basketball team against Navy.
What’s behind the rush to cash in on kids’ sports?
NEW LENOX, Ill. (WGN) — Most parents can attest to the time and financial drain of kids’ competitive sports. Private equity is also taking notice by gobbling up youth programs in the suburbs.…
Youth Sports Can Turn Toxic. This District Focuses on Prevention
As sideline behavior worsens, athletic leaders focus on prevention, safety, and resetting expectations.
Are peptides the fountain of youth? Doctors warn hype may outpace science
Peptide therapy gains popularity as an alleged anti-aging solution, but health experts warn of significant limitations and serious safety concerns.
Quinnipiac University offers free youth heart health screening
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of families, young adults and students gathered at Quinnipiac University on Saturday to check in on their heart health. “It’s like your car, right,”…
Parents are ruining youth sports with their escalating misbehavior in the stands
Violence in the stands. Attacks on referees. Why can’t parents just let the children play?
Opinion | The parents and coaches who have ruined youth sports
How to fix youth sports, the jobs market and the tax system, in readers’ eyes.
Kamala Harris relaunches 'Kamala HQ' social media account for political engagement
Fox News contributor Joe Concha weighs in after former VP Kamala Harris relaunched her 'Kamala HQ' social media account, now rebranded as 'Headquarters,' aimed at progressive youth and discusses TPUSA's alternate halftime show.
'Losing Big': Author Jonathan Cohen on the dangers of America's sports betting boom
Jonathan Cohen, ‘Losing Big’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss America's sports betting boom, sports gambling and prediction markets' impact on the youth, what the potential solutions are, practicality of company self-regulation, and more.
Brooklyn celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with youth basketball clinic
Youth mental health trends marked by rapid technological change, shifting social habits
The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, laid out the emerging risks and opportunities in the year ahead.
136 schools nationwide awarded grants to improve student, faculty health
DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2026 — Physical activity is vital to American students’ physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to...
Kansas City Urban Youth Academy celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Girls participated in a variety of sports and heard from guest speakers representing various aspects of the sporting world.
Usher, Big Sean open 'Detroit’s Entertainment Innovation Incubator' for youth in the city
Two of the biggest superstars in music were in Detroit on Tuesday, making a million-dollar investment in the city’s youth.
Children’s Minnesota to pause some pediatric gender health services
Gender-affirming care for transgender youth remains legal in Minnesota, but the hospital says it will pause prescribing puberty-suppressing medications and pubertal hormones to patients under the age of 18.
Usher and Big Sean Open Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator at Michigan Central
The two artists shared why investing in Detroit’s youth mattered to them as they introduced a new $1 million production space inside Michigan Central.
It’s now easier than ever to navigate publicly available youth mental health data
Youth mental health researcher Hua Min created an easier way to find and analyze publicly available data to advance youth mental health research and outcomes.
Why investing in youth agency is now a business imperative
Reverse mentoring, youth advisory boards and corporate innovation labs are tools businesses can use to empower young people and build a strategic edge.
Youth mental health barriers still prevalent in Ohio, studies show
Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to Private Coaches
As youth sports become increasingly competitive, more preteen athletes are working with private coaches to level up.
SoxFest 2026 Friday night takeaway: Setting the foundation for success
Chris Getz and Will Venable stress youth and culture as White Sox rebuild takes shape
Developer buys Trinity International campus for $20M to create youth sports complex
The project stands to breathe new life into a large suburban property that has been underutilized since Trinity closed in-person undergraduate programs there in 2023.
Developer buys Trinity International campus for $20M to create youth sports complex
The project stands to breathe new life into a large suburban property that has been underutilized since Trinity closed in-person undergraduate programs there in 2023.
Newcastle United pushing hard to sign Barcelona youth team gem
According to a recent report from SPORT, a new name from Barcelona’s youth setup has begun attracting serious attention from across Europe. As such, Premier League side Newcastle United are making ...
Health Care Provider Consolidation
I. Issue Overview Ongoing consolidation among hospitals, physician practices, and other providers poses a serious challenge to the U.S. health care system—offering potential benefits to some but also with significant worrying impact on rising health care prices. Provider consolidation remains pronounced among both hospitals and physician practices. The share of hospitals operating independently declined from … Continued
Survey: Parents a top reason youth coaches quit
Most of America's youth-sport coaches are feeling burned out and fed up with verbal harassment and abuse, mainly from parents of athletes, according to a national survey released Thursday by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Yuba City eyes $8.5 million state grant for new regional sports complex
A new regional youth sports complex could be coming to Yuba City. The city's public works department is planning to apply for a state grant that could award up to $8.5 million through a revitalization program.
Getting yelled at comes with the job. Why Sacramento youth sports officials still show up
Youth sports officials in the Sacramento region face unsportsmanlike fans that make them sometimes question the work.
Feinberg Prof. Jessica Schleider’s mental health platform to partner with University of Notre Dame wellness project
Feinberg Prof. Jessica Schleider is bringing her digital mental health platform Project YES to St. Joseph County, home to the University of Notre Dame, through a three-year program aimed at promoting youth mental health and bridging gaps in healthcare service. The St. Joseph County Universal Wellness Project, funded by a grant from the Valinhos Foundation,...
Private club teams have upended youth sports. But are they good for kids?
Pay-to-play leagues dominate the landscape for young athletes. Some parents wonder if they’re steering children in the wrong direction.
Ypsi event to celebrate women and girls in sports with youth sports clinic, panels, and more
The event will feature an educational panel, a youth sports clinic, and the opportunity to cheer on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles at a basketball game, followed by post-game autographs and photos.
Meta, TikTok and YouTube heading to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims
For years, social media giants have argued against claims that their platforms harm young people’s mental health. Starting Tuesday, they will for the first time have to defend against those claims before a jury in a court of law.
Alum braces sports business frontiers
Earlier this month, alumnus Kyle Pagan jumped from sports blog Crossing Broad to youth sports newsletter Buying Sandlot.
Will a $45M youth sports complex spur new business on the West Bank? 'We're on top of oil.'
Learn about the new $45 million John Alario Jr. Youth Sports Complex in Jefferson Parish, poised to bring in thousands of tourists and boost economic development in the area.
California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump admin threats
Rady Children’s Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.
GTCR Leans Into Youth Sports With $400M Deal for LiveBarn
GTCR, a Chicago private equity firm, is buying LiveBarn, a youth sports streaming service.
India’s youth are turning concerts into an economy. The money is following
India saw a 17% rise in the live events space in 2025, marking a boom in demand for experiences. This was led by Gen-Z and millennial crowds.
Mamdani Administration Announces New Youth Clinics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens - NYC Health + Hospitals
TODAY, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined NYC Health + Hospitals and MetroPlusHealth to announce the launch of two new clinics to provide
Column | The right, and wrong, words for your kid’s postgame talk
The rising pressure of youth sports has made postgame moments, from the sideline to the parking lot to the drive home, more fraught than ever.
Largest U.S. Youth Sports Operator 3Step Explores Sale
3Step Sports, the largest operator of youth sports clubs in the U.S., has hired Goldman Sachs to explore a potential sale.
Opinion: What ‘Steal a Brainrot’ means for the future of youth entertainment
When you Google “Steal a Brainrot,” it’s hard to discern which sources are credible — largely because I’ve never played and have no barometer for what is accurate, but also because there are no peer-reviewed secondary sources on the game. There is no concrete documentation informing the mechanics of “Steal a Brainrot” besides “Brainrot Wiki”...
One Bison basketball great suing another in fraud dispute over sports app
In a newly-filed federal securities lawsuit, Ben Woodside and Ray Kvalvog allege Brady Lipp and others misrepresented a youth sports fundraising venture in order to get them to invest.
Oakland University Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University Athletics will celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day by hosting a free youth clinic for girls ages 12 and under on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The event is designed to inspire and empower young athletes while highlighting the impact of women in sports at Oakland University.
Polis’ removal of sex ed funding endangers LGBTQ+ youth
By Shara Smith At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is attacked by public policy driven by religious extremists, I am deeply concerned by the removal of funding in the governor’s budget for Colorado’s Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CCHSE) grant program. I hope Gov. Jared Polis and the Joint Budget Committee will recognize the program […]
Nearly 100-person fight cancels youth games at Mesa sports complex
Police from multiple agencies responded to reports of a large fight at a sports complex in Mesa during a youth soccer event Sunday.
The price of youth sports can be heavy. Should you pay it?
To change the culture for kids and parents, we need to think more about how much we're spending, and why. What's your number?
St. Louis Science Center cancels MLK Day showcase, halts YES teen program
One month ago today, the Saint Louis Science Center convened a meeting of staff assigned to its Community Science program—and then informed all of them they were being let go, effective immediately. The staffers supervised the science center’s long-running Youth Exploring Science program, better known as YES, which supports local students from underserved communities with […]
Federal mental health and addiction funding for Oregonians fully restored, 24 hours after Trump cut it
The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Florida State to host Next Level Youth Football League for first time
Florida State will host the Next Level Youth Football League for the first time, bringing flag football to Tallahassee.
Struggling St. Louis mall could be converted to youth sports complex
Youths sports facility arises as a use for North Omaha business park project
A sports facility has come up as another potential use as part of a North Omaha business park site to be developed with a $90M state grant.
Youths sports facility arises as a use for North Omaha business park project
A sports facility has come up as another potential use as part of a North Omaha business park site to be developed with a $90M state grant.
Trump administration cuts nearly $2B in mental health services funding, impacting WA
Funding cuts will mean the abrupt end of programs for youth suicide prevention, addiction recovery services and peer support programs.
Cooper Flagg taking NBA by storm. How 'special bond' spurred his ascent
Cooper Flagg's rise from youth phenom to No. 1 overall draft pick to Mavericks' biggest weapon has been guided by the same man.
Navigating the rising costs of youth sports
The Aspen Institute estimates that the youth sports industry generates $40 billion in annual revenue.
Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
Wisconsin youth mental health report reviews findings from 2025
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health released its 2025 review, presenting its findings on the current state of youth mental health in Wisconsin.
'The goal of the game?' A sportswriter dives into youth sports mania
Former New York Times writer Harvey Araton's novel reveals a raucous life of a youth athlete, and lessons we can all learn from it.
US Supreme Court's next transgender rights battle could affect more than sports
When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to ban transgender youth from seeking certain medical treatments, advocates and lawyers took some comfort that the narrowly written ruling did not appear to jeopardize transgender rights more broadly.
Pittsburgh Penguins jersey auction to support youth sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will auction special green Sports Matter jerseys on Saturday, Jan. 10, during a home game against the Calgary Flames at PPG Paints Arena, with proceeds supporting The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program.
Plans for Kalamazoo County indoor youth sports complex delayed
Plans to build a state-of-the-art, $40 million youth sports complex in Kalamazoo County are on hold for now.
The soaring price of youth sports: $50 to try out, $3,000 to play
Parents are struggling to keep up as costs and luxury options rise. Investors see an opportunity.
Community Service, Small Business, and Youth Entrepreneurship Strengthen Tampa’s Local Economy
Community events in Tampa highlighted support for healthcare workers, small businesses, youth entrepreneurship through public engagement & private sponsorship. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Across the United States, progress is shaped not only by public policy, but by the everyday efforts of healthcare workers, small-business owners, educators, families, and young people. […]
Protecting Our Kids: Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Proposals to Protect Kids Online, Restrict AI Chatbots and Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Governor Hochul unveiled her first State of the State proposals, which will continue to build on her progress to keep New York’s kids safe online and combat the youth mental health crisis statewide.
Duke to Host 2026 National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke Athletics is excited to host the 2026 National Girls and Women in Sports Clinic, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolin...
Ethiopia advances youth-led food systems transformation through new science-policy-society interface workshop
Ethiopia has taken an important step toward strengthening evidence-informed, inclusive, and youth-driven food systems transformation. With the workshop “Building the Next Generation of Ethiopia’s Food Systems Leaders”, the country launched a promising national Science-Policy-Society Interface...
Denver Health, Children's Hospital Colorado suspend gender-affirming care for youth
Denver Health, Children's Hospital Colorado suspend gender-affirming care for youth
In response to regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Denver Health and Children's Hospital Colorado say they have suspended all medical gender-affirming care for patients under 18.
Youth gender affirming care suspended at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health
The action comes after the feds threaten hospital funding.
Brown Deer youth sports facility project proceeds with site purchase
A Cobalt Partners affiliate bought the site on North Arbon Drive, south of West Brown Deer Road, and plans to develop a $50 million facility.
'Out of the ring, he was fighting another fight'
How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London's oldest youth clubs.
James Cook: How former European champion changed lives
How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London's oldest youth clubs.
Grice Connect’s local sports coverage builds community connection across Bulloch County
Grice Connect highlighted the growth of its high school sports coverage at its annual Stakeholder Luncheon, emphasizing consistent reporting across all four Bulloch County programs and a team-based approach to same-night coverage. Leaders said the expanded sports initiative strengthens community pride, youth engagement, and connection by celebrating student-athletes beyond the scoreboard.
UNA announces National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic for January 31 - University of North Alabama Athletics
FLORENCE, Ala. (December 30, 2025) – For a second straight year, the University of North Alabama Department of Athletics will host a free youth clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the UNA Rec Center.
Youth baseball becoming year-round sport in Wis., producing more talent but with concerns
Youth sports have become a year-round reality for many as more and more indoor sports facilities are being built in Wisconsin.
Nevada youth rank last in sports participation. Will rising costs make it worse?
Children from high-income families in Nevada are nearly three times more likely to play on a sports team as children from low-income families. Dive into the data on declining participation and rising costs.
Film premiere, 'Cats,' youth theater, food celebrity visit among 2025's entertainment highlights
Lancaster and the surrounding areas: you did it again.
New 'Community Playbook Academy' to revolutionize youth sports leagues in the U.S.
In youth sports, one of the most important charactersitics needed to
Maine among 19 states suing HHS over youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F.
Female youth sports injuries on the rise in Michigan, doctors say
Doctors are seeing an uptick in ACL knee injuries in young athletes across Michigan. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently sat down with WCMU multimedia producer Stefanie Mills to learn more.
Youth in Ugandan Politics
Across Uganda, young people are stepping boldly into the political arena. In our Street Debate we ask them: Where does your drive and sense of urgency come from? And: Do they actually stand a chance?
How This Alumna Built the Nonprofit Good Sports
Christy Keswick reflects on her journey from Georgetown to leading the national nonprofit Good Sports to expand access to youth sports.
How To Submit Public Comments To Oppose Proposed Rules Restricting Transgender Health Care Access
Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can help fight the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict federal funding for transgender health care for youth. This toolkit details how to submit them.
Zorts Sports Announces Strategic Partnership With GAME Network to Expand Youth and Amateur Sports Visibility
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zorts Sports, a leading sports-technology platform powering youth and amateur tournaments nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with GAME Network, a rapidly growing sports-streaming and athlete-driven content network. The partnership brings together Zorts’ tournament infrastructure and GAME Network’s media and broadcasting capabilities to create a more connected ecosystem for athletes, event operators, families, and fans. Zorts provides
Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]
German business welcomes pending return of UK to Erasmus Programme
German business has welcomed the United Kingdom's re-entry into the European Union's Erasmus youth education programme from 2027 and hopes that it will lead to an easing of visa requirements. Ulrich Hoppe, head of the German-British Chamber of Commerce (AHK) described the decision as "a very significant step" in remarks made to dpa days after Brussels and London agreed on the step.
Judge orders Dept. of Education to reverse ‘unlawful discontinuation’ of youth mental health grants
Judge Evanson ruled that the Department of Education acted unlawfully when it abruptly terminated the mental health grants, which were originally intended to fund additional mental health professionals in schools.
4-H Youth Explore Future STEM Careers at UW–Madison Science Expedition - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
On November 5, 2025, thirty-three 4-H members from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington counties kicked off their day before sunrise—boarding a bus to UW–Madison for the first annual Tri-County […]
Youth Sports in Philadelphia Are Uneven — and the Gaps Are Growing
Decades of uneven investment have left Philly kids playing at a disadvantage, with consequences that stretch far beyond the game.
USA Ultimate and 2-4-1 Sports Join Forces to Bring Ultimate to Youth Nationwide
Colorado Springs, Colo. and Hartford, Conn. (December 19, 2025) — USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States,