Dave Sheinin

• College Football

Michigan still has more high school players than almost any state. But even there, participation is falling as the country grapples with safety concerns.

• Horse Racing

Baltimore track would undergo a two-year, nearly $400 million upgrade if state’s General Assembly approves the agreement.

• The Divided States of Football

As tackle football declines in Ohio and across the Midwest, it remains huge in many parts of Dayton. Where it thrives depends largely on money.

• The Divided States of Football

There are more high school football players in Texas than in any other state, but even under the Friday night lights, the sport is losing some of its glow.

• The Divided States of Football

Football participation is declining across America. How race, politics and economics are shaping which kids abandon the sport and which keep risking its toll.

• Olympics

Klete Keller, a gold medalist for Team USA, was sentenced to six months’ home detention, three years’ probation and 360 hours of community service.

• MLB

Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson died Tuesday at the age of 86.

• Olympics

Team USA was trounced on the medal table by Australia at the World Aquatics Championships, lending more importance to its performance at next summer's Paris Olympics.

• Olympics

Another dominant win in the 800 free by Ledecky Saturday gave her 16 individual gold medals at the World Championships, breaking a tie with Phelps for the most all-time.