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 Rising cost of youth sports across the country

Parents are spending 46% more on average on their kids' sports since 2019, according to a recent study. Experts say part of the problem is private equity buying up youth leagues and facilities. The skyrocketing costs have even sparked a new bill in Congress, aimed at keeping private equity out of these programs and to make sure families of all income levels can have access to youth sports. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.

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