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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...
Panthers hire Chiefs lead contract negotiator Brandt Tilis as executive VP of football operations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have added to their front office, hiring former Kansas City Chiefs contract negotiator Brandt Tilis as their new executive vice president of football operations on Wednesday. Per the team, Tilis will handle all football administration...
Panthers organizational shakeup continues; Samir Suleiman out as VP of football administration
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is continuing to shake up the organization. Vice president of football administration Samir Suleiman is no longer with the team, meaning the Panthers will be looking for someone to manage the salary cap and contract negotiations moving forward, a...
