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Even non-concussive blows can cause serious damage

A football player is constantly taking blows to the head. Most are not strong enough to cause a concussion, but there is growing evidence a series of lesser hits could do significant damage.

Tags: concussions, University of Rochester Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic

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Live Chat: Clinton Yates on changing the Redskins name

Clinton Yates, a Washington Post Express editor and columnist for The Root DC, will join WTOP at 2 p.m. Friday to weigh in on the Redskins name controversy.

Tags: Redskins, NFL, Live chat, Clinton Yates

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Blog: Finding patriotism during the Super Bowl in Buenos Aires

Expats and tourists who are abroad throw on NFL jerseys and look for a place that will show the game - a challenge in some countries where little is known about America's most popular sport.

Tags: Super Bowl, NFL, Super Bowl ads

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Good to Go: Hearty dishes for a Super Bowl crowd

WTOP's Katie Howard offers crowd-pleasing Super Bowl party recipes that are so simple, even a child can whip them up in minutes.

Tags: Super Bowl, recipes, Good to Go, Katie Howard

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Marcus Vick gets 5 days in Va. jail for contempt

The younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will spending five days in jail.

Tags: Marcus Vick, Virginia Tech, courts

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JV football player in Va. dies after practice

A Chesapeake high school canceled a junior varsity football game due to the death of a player following a practice.

Tags: Chesapeake,

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Maryland edges William & Mary 7-6 on late score

Maryland gave a sloppy performance against its Football Championship Subdivision opponent, which led most of the game before losing its opener for the 10th time in 11 years.

Tags: terrapins, William & Mary, NCAA

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After shooting, Ravens' Rice urges student action

Monday's shooting at a Baltimore County high school has prompted a public response from a high- profile football player.

Tags: Ray Rice, bullying, Perry Hall High School, Baltimore Ravens

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Blog: Portis' dramatic career comes to an end

Well, that's a wrap. Clinton Portis has come to the realization that everyone but he already had: his NFL career is over.

Tags: Rob Woodfork, Clinton Portis, Redskins,

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Va. football player awaits judge's ruling

A Montgomery County judge has delayed a ruling in the case of a Norfolk State football player accused of injuring his infant daughter.

Tags: child abuse, Virginia, Norfolk State, Virginia Tech, courts

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