Fans want fun— and the newest sports are delivering it by blending familiar formats with bold, inventive twists. Forget tradition. From parkour to pickleball, golf to 3v3 hoops, today’s breakout ...

Are youth sports a symptom of a serious, widespread social disease? Or are they the salvation of our youth? The answer is neither. No reasonable person can deny that important problems do exist in ...

Your early-round opponents at a tennis grand slam can be some of your toughest. Part of the reason is the atmosphere, which this week and next finds the world’s best in the sport standing square in ...

Many families have children in sports, and while physical activity is healthy, too much of it can be a bad thing. Almost three million kids go to the emergency room in the United States each year for ...

The Canadian leader in youth sports is expanding across the U.S. These days, 17% of parents have expectations that their kids will go pro, yet less than 2% of NCAA athletes do. Sportball offers a ...

Sport scientist Amanda Visek's research suggests that "fun" is a key element in athletic development, not just a cliché. Coco Gauff's experience at the US Open highlights the importance of ...