Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

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In early January, dozens of children, some decked out in helmets and pads, showed up at the California capitol to push back against a proposal that would ban tackle football for children under 12. The ...

To help start a fledgling youth football league in south Clinton Township, organizers were able to secure the players, coaches and field, but had little money available for equipment such as shoulder ...

The proposed law is striking in its brevity. Sure, the single sentence is a bit rambling, but California Assembly Bill 734 leaves no doubt about its directive: “On and after January 1, 2026, a youth ...

In a field behind Hinkley High School in Aurora, the Box State Hornets pour their hearts into football practice. "We have kids ages 5 to 11," said Coach Marquise Enoch, who started the community youth ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last year when he voted to ...

Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. This story was originally ...