Shouts of thanks and congratulations greeted news that the annual Let’s Play Ball drive had reached its goal to help kids get more than 5,000 new sports balls in time for the holidays and next year.

sports drinks, towels, ice packs, restrung racquets, new shoes—that the ball kids feel duty-bound to scurry off and fetch for them. For too long, the sport has let the relationship between ...

It was the championship game and, after a long tournament series, both the fans and players were showing signs of strain. A batter was at the plate with a runner at third. When the batter hit the ...

“A lot of the kids involved in Buddy Ball face challenges that can make traditional sports programs difficult,” Aidan said. “By volunteering, we’re helping create an environment where they can have ...