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When Winning Matters

When Winning Matters

"Sure, winning isn't everything. It's the only thing." - Football coach Red Sanders, in Sports Illustrated, Dec. 26, 1955, often attributed to Vince Lombardi

Roughhousing – It's really not that bad, mom!

Roughhousing – It's really not that bad, mom!

“Roughhousing” has been making moms nervous for centuries, probably. And while you've obviously got to be careful when goofing around physically with your kids—just as they do with their siblings or their friends—there may actually be some benefits to horseplay.

Eating Right: Half-a dozen mealtime tips for families on the go

Eating Right: Half-a dozen mealtime tips for families on the go

When kids are involved in sports, especially in families with more than one child, parents can be hard-pressed to balance busy schedules with nutritious meals. Here are some mealtime tips for families on the go.

Saving Money: Holiday Gift Ideas

Saving Money: Holiday Gift Ideas

Take a Kid to a Game: Not only is it a cool gift, but it's a great way to spend quality time with the family. Most professional teams offer special discounts—Family Nights, Kid Days, Special Seating, etc—so look into their schedules to help save some money.

Of Course Cheerleading is a Sport!

Of Course Cheerleading is a Sport!

A sport is a physical activity that requires skill, balance, technique and flexibility in which a team or individual competes against another team or others, for entertainment. So why, then, is there even a debate about whether cheerleading is a sport?

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. Some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others: African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population.

Local School Districts Help Kids Fight Obesity
Ohio high schools following new government guidelines to promote healthier eating

Salads, fruits and wraps are in.

Burgers, fried and sugary snacks are out.

As a result of First Lady Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiative geared toward fighting...

Talkin' with the Penguins...
Pens forward Craig Adams chats with KidSports

KSM: What other sports did you play besides hockey?
Craig:
Soccer, rugby… all the sports in school pretty much.
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You Might Be a Football Mom...
How do you know if you're a "football mom"? Chance are you already know, but if not, here are some hints:

Your fall wardrobe has nothing to do with “your” colors, and everything to do with your team colors.

You’ve actually acquired a taste for Gatorade because that’s the only thing that’s...

Wrestling: The Basics
Breaking down a classic sport

From Olympic style to professional wrestling such as the WWE, there are several different styles of wrestling that exist. There are also different sets of techniques, rules and regulations that...

We often hear coaches talk about how honest and open communication with their players helps to build a strong team. If players know their roles, they can perform at their highest possible levels of their genetic potential.
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So your daughter wants to play sports – with the boys! This issue confronts parents more and more commonly these days. The passing of Title IX in 1972 dictated that schools must provide equal opportunities for both boys and girls in sports participation.
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When I was a kid I had many great memories, but my favorite is the first time I made a touchdown. So I’m on the D-line at nose guard. I always get through the line to make the sack, but this was my last game and I had made it to the championship.
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Just to confirm, it snowed before Halloween this year. Think about that the next time somebody says weather is the same as it was when we were kids. And speaking of…
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