Sport can build youth’s self esteem. An opinion piece on the Why and How.

We came across an opinion piece that really captures the essence of the sport and development, from the value it has for individuals and communities, to suggestions to ensure that…

Fifth World Scholar-Athlete Games/World Youth Peace Summit – June 26-July 4

From PR Newswire: KINGSTON, R.I., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –The Fifth World Scholar-Athlete Games (WSAG), an initiative of the Institute for International Sport, opens on June 26 at the University…

Tennis at San Quentin: Playing inside the lines and outside of ourselves

There are constant debates about the merits of locking people up, as well as programs or services to make available to those who are indeed incarcerated. Is it all about…

Equality: Different paths, same destination – The “It Gets Better Project”

There has been a number of stories about/involving gay (hereafter “LGBT”) sports personalities in the past 6 months or so. Outsports.com actually listed 27 in a piece from May 19,…

Update to “Cycling IS a team sport”: Damian Lopez Alfonso

We highlighted the story of Damian Lopez Alfonso last month (May 8 post, “Cycling IS a team sport”). For another great piece on this courageous athlete and his wonderful support…

Giving your all in life and in death – Paco Rodriguez

E:60 is an incredible program on ESPN whose stories we have highlighted before. But the story of Paco Rodriguez may be the one that touched us the most. It is…

First Ever Israeli-Palestinian Girls Mini World Cup Event

From our friends at the Peres Center for Peace. For the first time, the Peres Center in partnership with the Al Quds Association for Democracy and Dialogue, held a Mini…

Universal languge of sport, youth, development

“We have extended our support to many sporting clubs in the belief that sports encourages healthy competition and motivates young people to improve their skills and develop active bodies and…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCD) – Playing with heart

Many of us know about the tragic story of Wes Leonard, a student-athlete at Fennville High School outside of Detroit, who after hitting the game winning shot that ensured his…

Top 10 Responsible Sports Moments for 2011 – start “tracking” the news

* Liberty Mutual Insurance Teams Up With Positive Coaching Alliance to Honor “Top 10 Responsible Sports Moments” for 2011 PR Newswire BOSTON, April 21, 2011  /PRNewswire/ — After St. Mary’s…