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Parents' dilemma: Let children play football?

Kia LaBracke holds up a picture of her son in her home Friday, May 18, 2012, in Oconomowoc, Wis. LaBracke is concerned about her kids playing football in the wake of NFL concussions.

Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.

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Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs

Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.

2 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

NFL games top-rated prime-time show of TV season

A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.

2 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

NFL and on-field officials agree to mediation

The NFL and its referees' union have agreed to federal mediation.

2 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.

2 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud

The lockout was easier than all this.

2 days ago
SPORTS - NFL

49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018

Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt - minus a few in the preseason - for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.

2 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.

3 days ago
SPORTS - NFL

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.

3 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

Manning, Giants focused as they return to field

As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.

3 days ago
NFL FOOTBALL

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.

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