Aware of the high chance of failure, young African talents show remarkable creativity and resilience as they dream of being the next Sadio Mané.
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New research suggests parents are too focused on their children’s competition to spend time or money on things that don’t involve the tournament, hotel stays or quick dining.
A key tenet of Samoan culture emphasizes community, deference to authority and confronting fears – a mindset that makes an ideal football player. But it can extract a physical toll.
After decades of continuous growth, participation rates have started to decline. What does it mean for the future of the sport?
Getting involved in sports-based projects offers young Zambians a sense of community and helps them to build new support systems.
Artificial turf has become popular for kids’ sports as well as for professional players. The little black crumbs that help support the blades of fake grass may not be so harmless.
The Super Bowl is a good time to party and celebrate, but it’s also a good time to reflect on where we stand culturally with concussions.
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