NFL hits to head risk careers despite four-year crackdown
AP review of penalties through week eleven shows head and neck contact averaging nearly one per game. Defensive players complain about a harsher standard while offenses claim rules protect stars, with 224 major infractions on defense versus 69 on offense.
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NFL shoulder hits target runners and blockers
Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton says almost every play features a leg target due to current offenses and blocking schemes. Rob Gronkowski left the season after a knee injury from a low hit by Browns safety T J Ward, with no penalty called. Ward defended the need to play the game as required.
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Celtics Fall As Nets Pierce Tough Return On Bench
Nets beat Celtics as Paul Pierce returns off the bench for the first time in six years after a right hand injury. Garnett added 11 points and nine rebounds while Avery Bradley led Boston with 22 points in the loss.
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No decision yet on Mack Brown's Texas future
Texas AD Steve Patterson says no decision has been made about Mack Brown amid reports he would step down. Brown has not resigned, and future with Texas remains up to the coach as the program finished 8-4 and prepares for the Alamo Bowl against Oregon.
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