The youth sports industry has amassed an estimated market value of $40 billion according to the Aspen Institute. Private equity has taken notice and is ready to play ball.

The risk of brain injury weighs on participation. Sports writer Dave Sheinin says there’s logic in an eventual move to a safer game.

In “Take Back the Game,” Linda Flanagan looks at how the growing youth sports industry has become a recipe for haves and have-nots.

Your kids might not be playing the game the safest way.