Lawmakers consider federal law to help protect student athletes from concussion risks

Lawmakers seek to protect student athletes’ heads

Congressional hearing takes up need for legislation to address student athlete concussions

Congress takes up student athlete concussions

Indian leader’s meeting to discuss problems with scandal-plagued Commonwealth Games ends

Indian ministers’ meeting on games ends

NEW DELHI — An emergency meeting called by the Indian prime minister to take stock of preparations for the Commonwealth Games has ended with no comment from officials.

More athletes delay coming to New Delhi for scandal-plagued Commonwealth Games

Athletes delay arrival at troubled games in India

NJ congressmen hold hearing on bill to help identify, treat concussions in young athletes

NJ congressmen examine teen athlete concussions

Scientists say evidence links head injuries in athletes to disease that mimics Lou Gehrig’s

Scientists: Link between ALS, head injuries

Lawmakers hear about dangers of concussions among high school athletes

Lawmakers hear about young athletes’ head injuries

Professional athletes trek to Mass. Statehouse to push for sports concussion awareness bill

Athletes push for Mass. concussion awareness bill

Cuban hunger striker treated at hospital; maintains demand that gov’t free political prisoners

Cuban hunger striker in hospital after passing out

Colorado Gov. Ritter injured in bicycle accident; spokesman says ribs may be broken

Colorado governor injured in bicycle mishap

Mo. considers requiring medical clearance for young athletes to return after concussions

Mo. mulls bill restricting youths with concussions

Advocacy group on concussions calls for legislation in all 50 states

Advocacy group calls for concussion laws

MIAMI — With the issue of brain injuries in the NFL gaining attention, an advocacy group said it would push for legislation in all 50 states aimed at reducing sports-related concussions in young athletes.

Top racehorse owner ousted from Pa. racetrack amid jockey protest after 10 horse breakdowns

Top racehorse owner ousted from Pa. track

OXFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania racing authorities are ousting the top-earning owner in the sport amid a series of horse breakdowns and a protest from jockeys.

Top racehorse owner vows to quit amid Pa. jockey boycott; protest follows 10 horse breakdowns

Top horse owner vows to quit amid jockey boycott

Congressman blasts athletic conference for not implementing stricter rules for concussions

Conferences criticized over concussion standards

When in doubt, sit them out: States consider stronger laws to protect against concussions

All clear? Head injuries get attention from states

Off-road accident puts snowboarder Danny Davis in hospital, out of 2010 Olympics

Olympic halfpipe hopeful injured, out for 2010

76ers’ Dalembert has 17 points, 12 rebounds in 98-86 win over Kings after $100k Haiti donation

Dalembert donates, dunks 76ers past Kings 98-86

76ers’ Dalembert has 17 points, 12 rebounds in 98-76 win over Kings after $100k Haiti donation

Dalembert donates, dunks 76ers past Kings 98-76

Cabinda separatist worries about more attacks, denies responsibility for Togolese ambush

Cabinda separatist says more attacks possible

African soccer official: Togo confirms desire to play in African Cup, seeks OK from government

Official: Togo will play in Cup to honor dead

Raptors hold off Magic rally for 108-103 win, give Orlando 3rd straight loss

Raptors hold off Magic rally for 108-103 win

House Judiciary Committee to hold forum on youth and college football head injuries

Panel to hold forum on football head injuries

Pressed by Congress, ex-chair of NFL concussion panel denies certain link to brain disease

Ex-chair of NFL brain panel denies link to disease

NFL to weigh rule changes after helmet study; Congress examining football concussions, Leach

NFL to weigh rule changes after studying helmets

Hearing on NFL head injuries adds ex-players Johnson, Turley, and Rev. Sharpton as witnesses

Panel adds Johnson, Turley, Sharpton as witnesses

Redskins front office shakeup: Vinny Cerrato out, Bruce Allen in

Redskins shakeup: Bruce Allen replaces Cerrato

Pa. police accused of lying in probe of fatal attack on immigrant by high school athletes

Pa. police accused of cover-up in immigrant attack

Girl who sustained 11 concussions backs legislation aimed at curbing them in youth sports

Girl who sustained 11 concussions seeks new law

Venomous headlines in Egyptian media fed soccer fans’ anger with Algeria

Egypt’s media stoked soccer fan anger with Algeria

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