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Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
FORT JACKSON, South Carolina (AP) — After several very difficult years and a swath of new programs and enticements, the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close, the military services say. ...
Gunfire outside a high school football game injures one and prompts a stadium evacuation
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio student-athlete was injured in a shooting outside a stadium where a high school football game was being played, the second case of gunfire near the stadium this month. North College Hill police said the gunfire occurred at about 8:15 p.m....
Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players
BRANDON, Mississippi (AP) — The month of August means the start of high school football in many parts of the country. But it's one of the hottest and, sometimes, most humid times of the year. And it's only getting worse with climate change. That makes it a dangerous time for...
Joy in Mud Bowl: Football tournament celebrates 50 years of messy fun
CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — College football players aspire to play in bowls games. Professional players dream of playing in the Super Bowl. A bunch of amateurs in New Hampshire just want to get muddy. On Sunday, a three-day sloppy, muddy mess wrapped up for the Mud Bowl,...
Florida high school football player dies after collapsing during game
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Panhandle high school football player has died after collapsing during a game, officials said. Port St. Joe High School wide receiver and defensive back Chance Gainer collapsed during Friday night's game at Liberty County High School. The...
