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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Florida State will host the Next Level Youth Football League for the first time, bringing flag football to Tallahassee.

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 ...

Youth football players from across Connecticut and Massachusetts hit the field in Plainville on Saturday to make final preparations ahead of the trip of a lifetime. The Southern New London County ...

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 ...

Children under age 12 would no longer be able to play tackle football under legislation introduced this week by Albany Democrats ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Football ought to follow the lead of soccer ...

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell leads children in drills during a Florida State football youth clinic at the Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, Fla., Friday, May 14, 2021. The ...

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 ...