Children around the world have stood in front of their homes to show drawings of what they miss most from life before lockdown: grassy parks, playing soccer, and spending time with friends and family.

Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork and maybe win a college scholarship. But growing research shows it can also cause injuries that damage devel… ...

The study notes that children who start playing tackle football at an early age or participate in the sport for more than 11 years run an increased risk of such impairment.