NFL adjusts rules to curb helmet hits and peelback plays
The league banned crown-to-defender contact and peel-back blocks as safety steps amid head injury lawsuits. Camp injuries persist with Dan Koppen Melvin Ingram Danario Alexander and Jeremy Maclin sidelined by ACL tears and A J Green injuring a knee during day one. Rams coach Jeff Fisher notes preseason injuries are common while Gronkowski Crabtree and Harvin miss time before a full camp.
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Jones California camp stays in Cowboys future
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones signals Oxnard in California will remain the team training home beyond next year and confirms a Frisco Texas complex is planned. He notes a three year option on Oxnard and discusses moving back to Texas while keeping a California presence for camp.
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Altidore hat trick drives USA comeback win over Bosnia
Jozy Altidore scored a hat trick and added an assist as the United States rallied from 2-0 down to beat Bosnia Herzegovina 4-3 in Sarajevo. The victory extended the US winning streak to 12 games, a global best, and boosted World Cup qualifying momentum with matches against Costa Rica and Mexico upcoming.
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