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AP Analysis: Youth concussion laws pushed by the NFL were passed swiftly, but lack bite
PHOENIX – Criticized for its own handling of head injuries, the NFL launched an extensive lobbying campaign to pass laws protecting kids who get concussions while playing sports. The result: Within just five years, every state had a law on the books.
Linebacker Greenwood anxious for opportunity to start with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – This isn’t a typical off-season for Cory Greenwood.
Belichick, Barrel Boy and The Beast: Theatre of the absurd at Super Bowl Media Day
PHOENIX – Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch knew he had to talk. It didn’t mean he had to say anything.
Marshawn Lynch’s only Media Day statement: ‘I’m here so I don’t get fined’
PHOENIX – Marshawn Lynch smiled politely, waved at the crowd and answered every question the same.
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Jan. 19-25
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Jan. 19-25. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Canadian Tyler Varga enhances NFL stock with solid Senior Bowl showing
He’s the fourth-ranked prospect for this year’s CFL draft but Jim Barker firmly believes Tyler Varga’s football future lies south of the border.
Fierce snowstorm could paralyze Northeast US for days; ‘It’s going to be ridiculous out there’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tens of millions of people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and 1 to 3 feet of snow that could paralyze the Northeast for days.
Veteran defensive end Ricky Foley anxious to return to Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO – Ricky Foley’s shock and dismay have been replaced by the excitement of returning home.
CFL, NFL have similar protocol regarding inflation of their footballs
TORONTO – The NFL and the CFL may have different rules and play different styles of football but they follow a similar protocol when it comes to inflating balls.
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign all-star Tyron safety Brackenridge
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed safety Tyron Brackenridge to an extension.
Watt danced, Graham dunked, OBJ had a dazzling catch and everyone had fun in the Pro Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. – J.J. Watt danced, Jimmy Graham dunked, Odell Beckham Jr. dazzled.
NFL, YouTube partner to post official clips and other programming to popular video site
Searching for Super Bowl highlights next week after the big game?
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Belichick defends team’s process for prepping footballs, says team tries to do it right
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Saying his team “followed every rule to the letter,” New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick described in detail how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
Habs to visit Bruins in 2016 Winter Classic as NHL unveils outdoor game schedule
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two years after the massive success at Michigan Stadium, the Montreal Canadiens will become the second Canadian NHL team to take part in a Winter Classic.