Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/)

common sense media says

Sports junkie news site plays it safe.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the most questionable part of this comprehensive sports hub is the users' comments, but they're kind of hidden and most of the posts stay clean -- a filter takes out swear words to make "f--k yeah!" become "[profane] yeah!" -- although kids can get around it with some clever rewording ("fxck," for example). The occasional user posts links to outside betting sites in the message boards. Also, whenever you register, Yahoo! collects personal information such as your name, email address, birth date, ZIP code, and personal interests. Content can be read without registering, but to get an account kids under 13 must have parent create a Yahoo! Family Account. Kids under 13 are also never contacted about marketing items without parental permission. The site does link to the unmonitored message boards on Rivals.com, which can't be read without a subscription. There's a sports store, sponsored links, and a few ads.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Some users post links to outside betting sites in the message boards.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Users can post comments, but they're kind of hidden. Most of the posts stay clean; there's a filter that takes out swear words ("f--k yeah!" becomes "[profane] yeah!"), but kids can get around it with some clever rewording ("fxck," for example).
Consumerism: Minimal ads for Yahoo! personals, special sports programs on TV, all the major leagues, movie rental services, and more. A "shop" link leads users to Yahoo's online sports store, featuring official gear. Sponsored links at the end of each article often relate to the area content -- for example, the NASCAR articles include offers for NASCAR mini-helmets. Also, many of the interactive elements are only offered on Rivals.com, which involves fees. The annual Ultimate Ticket membership is $99.95 a year; the monthly cost is $9.95. The site offers a free 7-day trial, but you must enter a credit card to enroll.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about why athletes are idolized in our culture. What do athletes do that should be praised? Criticized? Families can also discuss why parental permission is important. Why would a parent need to register first on a Web site to make sure their kid's time on that site was safe?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Yahoo! Sports just keeps getting better. The add new tools all the time, making an already uncomplicated site even easier to use, such as being able to drag and drop players on your fantasy team's roster. Highly organized, uber-informative, and just plain fun, Yahoo! Sports gives sports fan a cool glimpse inside the athletic world -- and makes them feel like they're involved, not sitting on the sidelines.

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This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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what the [profane]
it becomes to what the hell.


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