Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

Baseball Fans Take a Swing at Anti-Immigration Law

Protesters are calling on Major League Baseball to help boycott Arizona because of SB-1070, a new immigration law.



Native Americans’ Visas Denied

Native American lacrosse players were denied visas from the government of the United Kingdom.



South Africa’s Poor Pushed Out for World Cup

Not everyone is excited about the World Cup Finals. Thousands living in South Africa’s unofficial houses or shacks have been protesting their forced removal by the African National Congress.



Your Turn: What do you like about playing sports?

IndyKids asked these girls what sports they play and what they like about playing sports.



Canadians Protest Olympic Games

Activist groups in Canada objected to the use of Native lands for the Olympics and the displacement of people from their homes in preparation for the Games.



Who Am I?

Guess who this famous female athlete is…



Girls for Equal Play!

Learn about the history of girls in sports in the United States, Title IX (a 1972 law that opened doors for girls and women athletes) and some trailblazers who showed the world that girls and women can play tough and be sports champions too.



Letters to the Editor

letters were sent to IndyKids from seventh graders at PS 184 Shuan Wen School



Stadium Madness

In the past 10 years, more than $16 billion of the public’s money has been spent for stadium construction and upkeep from coast to coast.



Steroids Scandals: Heroes — Or Just Cheaters?

Baseball player Barry Bonds is accused of using steroids but disputes the allegation.