Youth coaching crisis grows as programs struggle to recruit
Nancy Justis surveys trends from the Aspen Institute and Local initiatives noting fewer trained coaches post pandemic, rising stress on football coaches, more reliance on volunteers, and shifts in training and gender representation. Programs seek safer, better structured youth sports with new formats like Quickball and pickleball growth.
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Aspen
America
U.S
Lenge
Ohio
Demise of Sports Illustrated Draws Sad Reflections
In Blando Florida a writer mourns the decline of Sports Illustrated as layoffs hit the magazine. He recalls colleagues and a lifelong fandom, notes ownership changes by The Arena Group and AI content concerns, and laments broader media industry struggles and shrinking profits.
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Steve Shaff
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Cheryl Tiegs
Sports Illustrated
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University of Florida
Hank Aaron
Brophy College Prep
Shaff
Arena Group
A.I
New York Times
Cardinals fans push back as Carpenter returns to 26 man roster
The Cardinals welcomed Matt Carpenter back as the 26th man, drawing ire from some fans who favor Luken Baker or Jose Fermin. Critics say the move shows deeper issues after a 91 loss last season, with ownership silent and bullpen-focused strategy underlined.
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Matt Carpenter
Luken Baker
Jose Fermin
Carpenter
Nolan Gorman
Brendan Donovan
Alec Burleson
Bill DeWitt Jr
DeWitt
ST. Louis
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