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Why the NFL Is Correct with Its Flag Football Initiative

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:04:44 -0700
There are few youth sports programs as engaging, dynamic and intelligent as the NFL 's flag football initiative. Launched all the way back in 1996, it seems that never has the program been more important than it is right now. See, there is this perfect storm surrounding football that makes flag football a key piece of the current NFL empire. Childhood obesity in the United States has tripled in ...
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Sports Briefs: NFL makes thigh and knee pads mandatory

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:15 -0700
ATLANTA -- The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, a move that drew criticism from the players' union and some of the players.
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'Sunday Night Football' tops 'Idol' for ratings title | A.M. Briefing

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:58 -0700
A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time. The NFL said "Sunday Night Football"...
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Riddell Football Helmets To Include Concussion Awareness Hangtag With Information From USA Football And CDC

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:35:00 -0700
CHICAGO, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Riddell Sports and USA Football today announced a renewed commitment to educating athletes and parents about concussion awareness. Starting today every new Riddell ...
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NFL games top-rated prime-time show of TV season

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:04:16 -0700
A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.The NFL said Thursday that "Sunday Night Football" averaged the most viewers for the 2011-12 ...
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NBC Prepares an Olympic Overload; NFL Players Are Suing Again

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:23:23 -0700
Today in Sports: A new NFL lawsuit, Golden State is building a new home, and NBC is all-in on the Olympics.
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RGIII gets NFL jersey perk?

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:48:25 -0700
SPORTS BLOGGERS! Robert Griffin III is becoming a pioneer in the football world. He became the first Baylor University player to win the Heisman Trophy, and now he’s becoming the first NFL player with Roman numerals on the back of his jersey, according to Uni Watch’s research .
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