Youth participation in tackle football has been declining for years as medical studies have linked the sport with brain injury and long-term behavioral issues. But not all parents balance risks versus rewards the same way.
About this project
Youth participation in tackle football has been declining for years as medical studies have linked the sport with brain injury and long-term behavioral issues. But not all parents balance risks versus rewards the same way. A four-month investigation by student…
About The Povich Center
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism prepares students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media. The center’s unique, experiential curriculum and public programs elevate and amplify discussion of race, gender, politics and the world —…
Gambling on Campus
As sports betting in the U.S. soars, universities have been slow to recognize a potential problem. Only about one in five major public universities has policies in place to restrict sports betting or educate students about potential perils. A handful have sports betting platforms as corporate sponsors. Those companies have purchased the right to promote their brands at stadia and on university sports websites to students, many of whom are under age for legal betting. That’s a growing concern for betting-addiction experts who cite years of research showing that college students are among the highest risk group for gambling addiction.
High Stakes Hoops
How are youth players and their families navigating the changing world of elite youth basketball?
The Faces of Title IX
We asked the same question of 60 women: “What’s the most important lesson you learned playing high school sports?”
Unlevel Playing Fields: Credits
Reporting Ben Curtis, Alexandra Gopin, Joe Lotano, Katie Manganelli, Kassidy McDonald, Jacob Richman, Emily Riley, Lauren Rosh, Jaelyn Watson, Kara Newhouse, Tatyana Monnay, Ashkan Motamedi, Iman Hassen, Amanda Hernandez, Colleen Neely, Molly Welby and Emily Williams Data Kara Newhouse Digital…