Parents looking for a safe haven for their children online should consider kids' content at sports sites. Educational, fun and usually in good taste, these pages can keep youngsters engaged and, at the same time, away from some of the less savory material on the Web. Executives say kids want simple, yet creative, fare. We used to be featurey. We had 600-word doctoral theses.
Fantasy sports are popular.
Other features entice youngsters. The most recent slide show displays the best goalie masks. A map of the league's teams helps teach geography and offers facts of each city. Hockey quizzes and polls dot the site. One area allows kids the chance to send ideas for feature stories.