Bill Limiting California Football Practices Points To Broader Debate About Safety

jwhite@sacbee.com (Jeremy B. White), Sacramento Bee: Sports
Tue, 08/19/2014 - 9:51pm

California’s action points to a sea change in how America perceives its most popular sport. As the perils of football have become undeniable, highlighted by mounting evidence of severe damage to the brains of professional and college athletes, youth football programs are scrambling to adjust. Iyzick Webber, left, Willshawn Menefee, center, and Xavion Kirk join teammates in a prayer after practice at Sacramento Charter High School.

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