Sports News
Home-schooled students and sports
Home-schooling is on the rise, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Is soccer a 'second-class' sport in the U.S.?
According to the National Sporting Goods Association, 13.5 million individuals over the age of 7 played soccer in 2010. While this number is certainly not low, many say that the sport isn't as popular as it is in other parts of the world.
February is American Heart Month
During American Heart Month, experts are reminding women that heart disease is their number one killer, taking the lives of one out of every three women.
School to use grant money for nutrition education, exercise equipment
An Illinois school has been awarded a $4,000 grant to help kids eat right and to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day
Chocolate is good for heart health
There's good news for anyone who wants to indulge in some chocolate this Valentine's Day and throughout the year.
Modern versus vintage helmets
A recent study that compared the protection offered by old-fashioned "leatherhead" football helmets and state-of-the-art modern ones had some surprising discoveries.
Sports bullying a problem for many young athletes
Bullying has become a major problem for kids of all ages both on and off of the playing fields.
