Latest from Fred BowenKidsPostPerspectiveSports columnist Fred Bowen offers parting words of adviceBowen has written for KidsPost since it started in April 2000. He has learned a lot — especially about youth sports.February 1, 2023KidsPostPerspectiveNBA scores are going up, thanks to the three-pointerNearly all of the teams average more than 110 points per game and many players average more than 20.January 26, 2023KidsPostPerspectiveSkier Mikaela Shiffrin could set new mark for World Cup winsShe recently tied Lindsey Vonn’s 82 Alpine skiing World Cup victories. With several races to go, she could challenge Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86.January 19, 2023KidsPostPerspectiveDamar Hamlin’s injury raises issues about other football dangersHis heart incident is said to be very rare but other serious football injuries are not.January 12, 2023KidsPostPerspectiveAlex Ovechkin isn’t the only pro athlete looking to break a recordAs ‘The Great Eight’ chases the NHL lead-scoring record, LeBron James is close to breaking NBA record. Other records may soon fall too.January 5, 2023KidsPostPerspectiveTop NBA awards will be a hat tip to some of league’s greatest playersMichael Jordan’s name will go on the MVP award. Other awards will be named for players kids might not know.December 22, 2022KidsPostPerspectiveIn college basketball, more players on are the moveTransfers are common these days because players no longer have to sit out for a season.December 15, 2022KidsPostPerspectivePickleball is a hit with kids, but interest in team sports dropsThe Aspen Institute’s new ‘State of Play 2022’ report shows positives but also disappointing trends in youth sports.December 8, 2022KidsPostPerspectiveSports all have flaws, but kids can still find ones that are good matchesIf baseball is too slow, try watching hockey. Or follow the amazing athletes of the NBA. There’s a game for every kid to watch and play.December 1, 2022KidsPostPerspectiveFor some athletes, sports runs in the familyThe Currys, Mannings and Kordas are just a few families with several high-achieving athletes. November 24, 2022Load more