Ohio State University Jun 26 2026 Reviewed Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one's lifetime, and in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study. The study, published online recently in the Sociology of Sport Journal , found that while most survey respondents - including those who played youth sports - never engaged in violence, 17% did report they had committed acts of violence. Ever playing heavy-