S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman. The beginning of the school year is underway and so are youth sports. We'll tell you about the pros and cons of playing. Plus , flag football is among the ...

Sports is big business—according to Barron’s, upwards of a trillion dollars. That is a lot of money. CNBC reports that a stack of 1 trillion dollar bills would add up to 67,866 miles and could circle ...

The debate on the possible role of sporting activities for college students has been the subject of intellectual debate for decades, with divergent views on the issue. According to some scholars, ...

Children who engage in team or individual sports into adolescence exhibit better working memory, higher academic performance at the end of school, and higher odds of going on to college — by some ...

The Eagles have Philly fandom peaking. With the Birds heading to the NFC championship game, the region is euphoric at the prospect of another trip to the Super Bowl. The social contagion is ramped, ...

While exercise is generally beneficial for a person's overall health, physical activities may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular disease events in certain susceptible individuals. However, ...

Fall intramural sports began at the University of Maine, and it is encouraged that students use these programs as a way to participate in the community. This is a long-standing and well-loved program ...

I have often written about the benefits of physical activity. Today I am going to share with you brief summaries of studies supporting the health benefits of physical activity. These studies were ...

If you’ve been watching any of U.S. Open coverage on ESPN over the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed the graphic sitting on the right of the screen, right off the sideline at Arthur Ashe ...

In the never-ending quest for physical activities that are both effective and fun, paddle tennis has emerged as a top choice. This sport, which blends elements of tennis, squash, and badminton, is not ...