Concussions Common Among NFL Players Survey
The Associates Press reports that half of 160 NFL players surveyed have suffered a concussion in their careers. The poll highlights concussion prevalence among professional football players and indicates significant injury risk across teams and positions.
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NFL players pressed to report head injuries amid concussion fears
AP interviews with 160 active players reveal wide fear of long term brain damage from concussions. NFL officials say players must observe and report symptoms to team medical staff, while players describe masking signs, risking rosters and wellbeing, with concerns raised by George Atallah and others.
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College athletes exceed in graduation rates across NCAA data
INDIANAPOLIS college athletes graduate at a record rate for the second straight year with 79 percent of students entering in 2002 03 earning diplomas within six years. The NCAA says this matches last year’s record and tops the four class average from 1999 2002. The federal measure shows 64 percent of athletes graduate, higher than the overall student body. Women’s teams meet or exceed averages in both systems, while men’s football basketball and baseball trail. Top BCS schools show varied results with several not reaching 70 percent on NCAA or federal measures.
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Big blowouts mark rough week for Houston Baptist women's basketball
Houston Baptist thrashed 104 35 by Duke and 109 30 by TCU in a brutal weekend. Coach Todd Buchanan defended the results saying he wouldn’t change them. The season has seen several lopsided losses as gaps widen between top teams and others.
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Sports broadcast slate with multiple events across networks
ESPN2 airs 8:30 p.m. golf autos pacing NASCAR final practice for Ford 200 at Speed 5:30 p.m. college football Colorado at Oklahoma State on ESPN. LPGA Golf 6:30 p.m. Dubai World Championship at 3 p.m. European PGA Dubai. 2 a.m. Men’s college basketball Puerto Rico Tip-Off Indiana vs Mississippi and Syracuse vs California on ESPN2 at 4 and 6 p.m. North Carolina vs Ohio State at 8 p.m. NBA on TNT Phoenix at New Orleans 7:15 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Lakers 9:30 p.m. United Football League Florida at California on Versus 8 p.m.
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NASCAR and college games teased for weekend schedule
Friday coverage includes NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford 400 practice and pole, Nationwide Ford 300 practice and final, and ESPN2 ESO final hour. College football highlights Boise State at Utah State, Ohio State at Michigan, and regional NCAA matchups with likely TBA teams. Golf Dubai World Championship and Cancer Classic airings accompany.
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