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Calif. Law Tries To Prevent Young Brains From Football Injuries

A California measure will limit the amount of full contact middle and high school football players can have during practice. The new law takes effect January 1.

Calif. Law Tries To Prevent Young Brains From Football Injuries

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School Hearing Clears Florida State's Jameis Winston Of Sex Allegations

Florida State says quarterback Jameis Winston did not violate any school code of conduct in an alleged sexual assault case. This allows Winston to go on playing football for the undefeated Seminoles.

School Hearing Clears Florida State's Jameis Winston Of Sex Allegations

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Texas Teams (Correctly) Shut Out Of New College Football Playoffs

Ohio State's romp in the Big Ten championship game propelled the Buckeyes past TCU and Baylor in the eyes of the college football playoffs selection committee.

Texas Teams (Correctly) Shut Out Of New College Football Playoffs

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Washington QB Robert Griffin III's Sinking Career; More NFL News

Was the New England Patriots-Green Bay Packers game a Super Bowl preview? Does the putrid NFC South really deserve a spot in the playoffs, or can they give it to the SEC?

Washington QB Robert Griffin III's Sinking Career; More NFL News

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NFL Fans Get Their Fill With 3 Games On Thanksgiving

Jerry Dockery checks his frying turkey as he tailgates at Eastern Market before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears in Detroit on Thursday. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption

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NFL Fans Get Their Fill With 3 Games On Thanksgiving

The Philadelphia Eagles routed the Dallas Cowboys 33-10, the Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 19-3 and the Detroit Lions won handily over the Chicago Bears 34-17.

NFL Fans Get Their Fill With 3 Games On Thanksgiving

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NFL Suspends Adrian Peterson Without Pay

The NFL says Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will be suspended, without pay for the rest of the 2014 season. Peterson pleaded no contest to a felony charge after he injured his 4-year-old son while whipping him with a switch. The players union says it will appeal the decision.

NFL Suspends Adrian Peterson Without Pay

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Lawsuit, Drug Raid Raises Questions About NFL Painkiller Practices

Federal drug agents searched several NFL medical staffs this weekend, part of an ongoing investigation into alleged prescription drug abuse. Players have also filed a lawsuit about how painkillers are administered by teams.

Lawsuit, Drug Raid Raises Questions About NFL Painkiller Practices

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World Series Moves To Game 7 After Royals Grab 10-0 Win

The Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 10-0 in Game 6 of the World Series, pushing the battle on to Wednesday for the final game. David Greene gets the news from NPR's Tom Goldman.

World Series Moves To Game 7 After Royals Grab 10-0 Win

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Giants Are Close To Winning The World Series — But It May Not Be That Easy

The San Francisco Giants need one more win over the Kansas City Royals to clinch their third World Series championship in the past five years. Sounds simple, but history says otherwise.

Giants Are Close To Winning The World Series — But It May Not Be That Easy

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'Curse Of The Shuttlecocks' Haunts Kansas City's Teams

Ever since the giant Shuttlecocks art exhibit was installed in the 1990s, Kansas City professional sports teams haven't been able to win a national championship. And there are some who believe the exhibit is to blame.

'Curse Of The Shuttlecocks' Haunts Kansas City's Teams

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World Series A Matchup Of Two Post-Season Upstarts

Game one of the World Series begins tonight between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. Relief pitching and scrappy play by both teams are expected to make the series close.

World Series A Matchup Of Two Post-Season Upstarts

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Going Into World Series, Giants And Royals Play Winning Baseball

Game One of the World Series is Tuesday night between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are playing in their third World Series in the last five years, and it's the first for the Royals since 1985. Steve Inskeep gets a preview from NPR's Tom Goldman.

Going Into World Series, Giants And Royals Play Winning Baseball

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Wild Card Teams, Giants And Royals, To Meet In World Series

The San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Thursday to advance to the championship. The day before, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles to win their series slot.

Wild Card Teams, Giants And Royals, To Meet In World Series

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