youth football
Mom of 11-year-old seen shooting two other boys with her gun is charged with criminal negligence: prosecutor
Sharelle Johnson faces up to five years in prison if convicted of culpable negligence for allowing her son to easily grab a loaded gun from her car.
HS football coach fired for holding baptism service for 20 of his players after practice
A Georgia high school football coach is out of his job after footage posted to social media capturing him holding a baptism service for 20 of his players, local news...
Houston boy, 14, dies after suffering brain injury during football game
An eighth grader in Houston died last week after he suffered a brain injury during a football game.
St. Louis youth football coach shot by parent angry over his son's playing time: prosecutors
A St. Louis volunteer youth football coach was shot in the back Tuesday in front of his 9- and 10-year-old players by a father who was ticked off over his...
11-year-old athlete seen grabbing gun from mom's car before shooting teammates in shocking video
Shocking surveillance footage caught the moment an 11-year-old grabbed a gun from his mother’s vehicle and fired on his teammates after they reportedly took his bag of chips.
Florida boy, 11, arrested for allegedly shooting 2 teammates at football practice
The alleged baby-faced shooter was slapped with an attempted second-degree murder charge over the Monday night shooting at a sports complex in Apopka, about 20 miles from Orlando.
Youth football coach accused of punching, knocking out 14-year-old player
Eibylardo Funes was booked on charges of battery and willfully harming a child after a scuffle involving players, parents and coaches broke out during a youth football game.
Security guard shot in back of head trying to break up fight at high school football game
A group of about a dozen people were brawling on the pavement when at least two shots rang out, video of the incident shows.
Parents of slain Georgia football star sue mall where he was killed
His parents are seeking damages from the owners of the mall, claiming they failed to keep Dewitt safe.
New Jersey boy dies during no-contact football practice
“He was a healthy kid…I don’t know why Friday night was his day.”
Popeye’s meme kid is all grown up — and wants to get paid
Dieunerst Collin is unlikely a name you have ever heard but if you’ve been on the internet, there is no doubt you’ve seen his face.
Damar Hamlin collapse splits moms and dads over football safety
Parents are increasingly passionate about what side of the field they stand on when it comes to letting their own children play, with the issue even dividing some families.
Pop Warner investigation finds coach didn't use racial slur, but used other one
Pop Warner has concluded its investigation into a coach accused of using a racial slur directed at another team's coach.
Pop Warner investigating alleged racial slurs after youth football game
The incident occurred following a 12U quarterfinal game at the Pop Warner national championships in Orlando between the Hamden (Conn.) Hurricanes and the Highlands Ranch (Col.) Mountain Lions.
'12-year-old' athlete with tattoo, facial hair sends social media into frenzy
Jeremiah Johnson, a reported 12-year-old running back from Fort Worth, Texas, has the internet dumbfounded over his size and maturity.
Beloved Michigan fan dies after two-year cancer battle
Former high school football star and Michigan Wolverines fan Dametrius "Meechie" Walker died Friday.
Football coach used own body as a shield, was shot 10 times while protecting kids during drive-by shooting
A 21-year-old football coach was driving four boys from tryouts when someone opened fire on his SUV in Jacksonville, Florida, killing 13-year-old Prince Holland and injuring an 11-year-old child.
HS football coach quits mid-year over abusive, 'vulgar' parents
A long-tenured Catholic high school football coach in Massachusetts suddenly left his post after abusive and "vulgar" parents on the sideline became too much to take.
Norwalk man arrested in assault on youth football coach
A Fairfield coach told the Norwalk Hour the incident occurred after the game while players and coaches held a post-game meeting.
Out-of-control parent accused of hitting youth football coach with a helmet
The Norwalk Junior Football and Cheer League Commissioner Jeff Fatone reportedly said in a message to families the alleged assault was an “isolated incident."