Doctors get angry about an "epidemic" of overuse injuries in young athletes. "More than two dozen" blame "specialization in one sport at an early age" and subsequent "year-round" training. "Overuse injuries" in kids "were once virtually unknown."

Should this issue affect any arguments about recruiting and seasons for AAU play? (The WBCA's proposal would limit fall and spring non-school recruiting, making it more important for ambitious high school athletes to play summer ball.)

The feds weigh in with a parents' guide.