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Aaron Hernandez (81), of the New England Patriots, lost his helmet during this play against the New York Jets in 2011. Hernandez killed himself in 2017, and researchers found that he had had one of the most severe cases of CTE ever seen in someone his age

Repeated Head Hits, Not Just Concussions, May Lead To A Type Of Chronic Brain Damage

6:57pm January 18, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Scientists believe they have solid evidence that repeated direct hits to the head can cause the degenerative brain disease seen in some athletes, even if there are no signs of concussion.

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Turner Town: Panthers Hire Norv Turner As New Offensive Coordinator

1:31pm January 12, 2018

by Steve Reed, Associated Press

There will be a Turner family reunion in Charlotte.

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After Undefeated Season, A&T Football Coach Broadway Retires

4:10pm January 09, 2018

by Paul Garber

A football coach who made history at North Carolina A&T University is retiring.

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches the action during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team

12:31pm December 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The announcement came just hours after the NFL announced an investigation of allegations of workplace misconduct, which reportedly includes complaints of inappropriate comments to female employees.

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Flag Football For Young People With Disabilities Kicks Off In Greensboro

1:55pm September 05, 2017

by David Ford

Greensboro's Parks and Recreation Department is making flag football and cheerleading available to young people with disabilities.

USC long snapper Jake Olson leads the Trojan Marching Band following a victorious game against Western Michigan on Saturday.

Blind USC Football Player Executes Perfect Snap In Game Debut

4:38pm September 03, 2017

by Amy Held

20-year-old Jake Olson helped earn USC an extra point in their winning game against Western Michigan Saturday.

Wake Forest Releases Head Impact Data From $30 Million Helmet Study

11:11am July 25, 2017

by David Ford

New research on youth concussions shows age matters when it comes to head trauma.

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Frank Deford in 1991, holding a dummy copy of the final edition of The National Sports Daily, which he edited and published. It's hard to distill 37 years of Deford's sports commentaries down to a few "best of" pieces. But, before he retired, he shared so

The 'Best Of' Frank Deford, According To Frank Deford

5:20pm May 30, 2017

by Tanya Ballard Brown

It's hard to distill 37 years of Frank Deford's sports commentaries down to a few "best of" pieces. But before he retired, he shared some of his favorites with us and, here, we share them with you.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney lofts the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Pittsburgh beat the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl XL in 2006.

Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, 'One Of The Finest Men' In NFL History, Dies At 84

6:05pm April 13, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

During Rooney's time steering the team his father founded, the Pittsburgh Steelers reached the heights of the NFL. Off the field he also spearheaded efforts to diversify the league's hiring practices.

USA Football says it will be testing a new version of the game in select youth programs this fall that could become an alternative to tackle football and flag football.

Big Rule Changes Could Make Youth Football Games A Whole Lot Smaller

2:04pm February 01, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

A modified version of the sport, billed as a bridge between tackle and flag football, will be piloted with select youth football programs this fall. It features fewer players and a shorter field.