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A group of graduate students at SIU-Carbondale is hosting its second annual Brain Awareness Month.It kicked off Friday with a guest lecture by two SIU…
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The sponsor of a proposal to ban Illinois children younger than 12 from playing tackle football tells The Associated Press the measure lacks the votes to…
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A new plan in Illinois aims to end youth tackle football programs… and it bears the name of Dave Duerson, a 1985 Chicago Bear who killed himself. The…
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Relatives of Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers say the Bears legend has been diagnosed with dementia. His wife, Ardythe Sayers, tells The Kansas City…
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As the high school football season kicks off tonight in southern Illinois, there is a strong emphasis on player safety, especially related to concussions.…
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A former high school quarterback is suing the Illinois High School Association for allegedly not doing enough to protect football players.Attorney Joseph…