News Scoop: April 6, 2007 Vol. #12 Iss. #23
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Team Sports For Kids
In 1995, baseball was the most popular team sport for kids. But basketball now scores big points among 7-to-11-year-olds. Here are the top kids' team sports, and the numbers of kids who played them in 2005.
Millions of players
1. Basketball -- 6,071,000
2. Soccer -- 5,136,000
3. Baseball -- 4,700,000
4. Softball -- 2,039,000
5. Football -- 1,672,000
Source: National Sporting Goods association
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