3-sport athlete dies from football injury
A high school quarterback in N.J. died Friday, apparently as a result of injuries suffered on the football field. An autopsy has been scheduled.
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Severe weather in N. IL, incl. tornado in Frankfort
Severe weather, including at least 1 tornado, caused property damage and cancellation of football games Friday in northern Illinois.
H.S. students opt out of football in Texas
Why do you suppose football participation numbers in Texas have gone down a little bit over the last 5 years? NPR hypothesizes.
Texas H.S. football players assault ref
A viral video has landed 2 football players from a San Antonio, Texas, HS in hot water for assaulting a referee during a game.
La. H.S. football player dies in game injury
A Lousiana high school football player died from a broken neck while covering a punt at a football game Friday night.
Towson H.S. to install artificial turf
An artificial turf field will be built at Towson HS in Baltimore County, for the school and a rec council, which will share the cost.
Movie preview: Concussion
A film starring Will Smith as the doctor who 1st identified traumatic brain injuries in the brains of former NFL players is due out in December.
Football’s victory margins vary widely in Week 1
The mean victory margin in Week 1 of IL high school football was about 23 points.
In football, not life, the Phoenix of North rise up
Lincoln-Way North HS will will close in June, but in football, the school rises from the ashes, as its mascot implies.
College football players can't unionize
Northwestern's football players can't form a union, but the need for reform in FBS college athletics is dire.