I was saddened that some boys were deserting soccer for hockey and tackle football.

During Thanksgiving, many Americans are known to play in "Turkey Bowls", games of touch or tackle football (without football pads) between family and friends.

We passed African-American kids on skateboards and bicycles, and other African-American kids playing pepper in the streets or tackle football on empty lots.

The school has tems in volleyball, flag football, tackle football, basketball, soccer, track and field, and tennis.

The 2010s have seen most Brazilian states develop football teams of various types; including flag football, tackle football and women's football.

It's probably my first vivid memory of contact, or tackle football.

If you're not sure whether you're more suited for flag or tackle football, amateur or semipro, consult some local leagues.

The athletics program follows an inclusive 'no cut' philosophy and offers programs in basketball, golf, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, tackle football, track and volleyball.

They raised the idea that it was no longer tackle football.

"Better make it tackle football," I said.