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The Future of Concussions: How 5 New Advances Could Change Treatment
Scientists and engineers are working on ways to diagnose, treat and prevent head injuries
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The Science Behind Deflated Footballs
Could failure to inflate give a team a strategic advantage?
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Outfitting Football Helmets With Magnets Could Reduce Concussions
Strong magnets can repel at least 300 lbs of force, preventing heads from colliding
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When Did We Start Calling ‘Football’ ‘Soccer’?
“Soccer” isn’t an Americanism at all—it’s a British word
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The NFL Isn’t Happy with Michael Sam Being Gay, But Most Players Don’t Care
While the coaches, commentators and officials aren’t ready for Sam, the players he’d share the locker room with are
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Michael Sam Could Become the First Openly Gay NFL Player Ever
He’ll have no protection under the law, nor does it seem like he’ll receive much protection by coaches, scouts or other players
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The People Who Went to the Super Bowl Are Now a Little Bit More Deaf
Major sports games are loud enough to cause permanent hearing loss
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The Superbowl-Predicting Orangutan Has Chosen the Seahawks
The Seahawks can take the field knowing that at least one hairy mammal is rooting for them
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The Science of the First Cold Weather Super Bowl
Science shows that the cold weather will make it harder for players to grip the ball, avoid slipping and hear each other over the roar of the crowd
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This Super Bowl, Players Will Be Wearing 3D Printed Cleats
Nike has designed special shoes that make athletes more explosive from a standing position
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College Football Players Push to Unionize for Medical Benefits
Are college athletes students or employees?
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Prepare for the Super Bowl by Watching This Primer on American Football
For those of you who aren’t football fans, never fear, we’ve got you covered
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The NFL Is Considering Axing the Extra Point After Touchdowns
Scoring these points is easy, and the NFL might just get rid of them
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Seattle Seahawks Fans Caused an Earthquake This Week
Seattle fans take pride their stadium and ability to be loud. But to anyone’s knowledge, the 12th Man causing an earthquake is a first
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How Politics Has Changed Modern-Day Sports
Sportswriter Dave Zirin counts the ways that political issues have infiltrated sports at every level
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Obesity Could Be the True Killer for Football Players
Head injuries have received much deserved attention in the news, but there’s a 350-pound problem that few are discussing
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The 11 Things You Didn’t Know About Wheaties
Wheaties has been around for nearly 90 years, but when did they start putting athletes on the cover?
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The Top 10 Biggest Sports #Fails of All Time
For athletes on the world stage, nothing is worse than choking under pressure. Here are the 10 most memorable transgressors
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With over 30 years of experience in the industry, John Adams shares what it takes to make a great Super Bowl advertisement
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The Essentials: Five Books on Football History
Sports columnist Sally Jenkins picks out the books that any true sports fan would want to read
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