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CFL's Chad Kelly suspended at least 9 games after investigation into ex-coach's lawsuit
TORONTO (AP) — The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for at least nine regular-season games Tuesday following its investigation into a lawsuit filed by a former strength and conditioning coach against both the player and club. Kelly is also suspended for...
Biden recognizes US Military Academy with trophy for besting other service academies in football
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday recognized the United States Military Academy with the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for besting other service academies in football. Army beat both the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy during last year’s season. The...
UFL at midseason: League took best of USFL and XFL, but has a familiar team at top of standings
The Birmingham Stallions are playing in a new spring football league, and they're continuing their winning ways. The Stallions are unbeaten as the United Football League reached its midway point last week. The UFL came about after the mergers of the USFL and XFL last September. ...
Ex-coach in Canadian Football League alleges harassment by Argonauts QB Kelly, wrongful dismissal
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Football League is investigating allegations made by a former Toronto Argonauts strength and conditioning coach who alleges to have been wrongfully dismissed after being harassed by quarterback Chad Kelly, the league announced Wednesday. The league said...
With few other options, football is hope for families in rural Mississippi
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — A winter sun is setting over the brown, patchy field where Ronald Redmond’s kids have been playing football since they were 5. The goalposts are rusting and the fence is ripped. But Redmond knows what kids who played on this field have gone on to achieve: high school...
Why children are still playing tackle football, despite brain risks
Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork, maybe attract a college scholarship. Growing research shows it also can cause injuries that damage developing brains. That leaves families to balance the risks against the opportunities. ...
Poll: Race a factor in how parents view youth tackle football
Most parents understand the health risks of tackle football for children, but a new poll found significant differences in how Black, Hispanic and white parents of children under 18 view the benefits of the game. Black and Hispanic parents are nearly twice as likely to see youth...
In an Atlanta suburb, youth tackle football is a way of life
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — Four days before the biggest game of their lives, dozens of 6- and 7-year-olds wearing full pads and Kelly-green jerseys bounded onto a practice field in suburban Atlanta. Under bright lights last fall, the Buford Webb football team performed tackling drills and...
