The 2025 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) National Finals concluded in Richmond, Virginia, last week following two days of semifinal and championship matches. It brought together top youth soccer teams from across the country and marked the end […]
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The next generation of pro athletes are more often coming from elite athlete households. Girls volleyball in particular has had an influx of great players at the prep and college level descended from former greats in the NFL […]
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This week, Perfect Game announced the final rosters for the 23rd installment of the DICK’s Perfect Game All-American Classic. In a highly anticipated return to the West Coast, Petco Park (San Diego) will host the event August 15-17. […]
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This week, sports live-streaming company BallerTV launched BallerCam, an AI‑powered camera and app that can help users create youth sports broadcasts. The device has a compact design and wide-angle lens that uses AI to automatically pan, zoom, reframe, […]
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WNBA player Napheesa Collier, a five-time All-Star, former Defensive Player of the Year, and current MVP front-runner, captained her first WNBA All-Star game this past weekend in Indianapolis. The exuberant event for the highest level of women’s basketball […]
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In an opulent ceremony at the ESPYS over the weekend, Cameron Boozer and Jane Hedengren were each named the 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have finally won a championship–though not the one you might think. The 2025 NFL FLAG Championships showcased a full display of incredible athleticism and competition this past weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With events like these, prep athletes are helping to shine a light on the future of football. According to the NFL, flag football participation internationally is expected to overtake tackle football “in the next few years”. As parents remain concerned about the effects of head injuries on athletes, flag football has opened up as a safer alternative to the traditional tackle sport, and is growing in popularity amongst the youth.
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The burgeoning midfielder is already making history. When she joined NYCFC she became the first girl to earn a spot on an MLS Academy team.
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