The NFL's Impact: Hanging on a Wall

Oct 21, 2010

As an addendum to extensive news coverage of the NFL's sudden focus on concussion awareness, prevention and treatment, we would be remiss if we didn't mention that last night, the league was honored by the Sports Legacy Institute for "the NFL's new advocacy and educational programs on youth sports concussions." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was on hand at the Boston gala to accept, apparently without irony, the SLI's "Impact Award." Meanwhile, the league has finally decided to give teeth to its 30-year-old rules against spearing.

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Daily Digs: Missouri City Approves Funds for Indoor Athletics Facility, Denver Approves New NWSL Stadium, and More!

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Why More Parks and Schools are Prioritizing DarkSky-Friendly Sports Lighting

Why More Parks and Schools are Prioritizing DarkSky-Friendly Sports Lighting

Illinois to Allow HS Student-Athletes to Participate in Non-School Sports During Season

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Fundraising Friday: UNF Esports Venue Gets $3M Boost From Jacksonville

Acrobatics and Tumbling, Stunt Recommended for NCAA Championship Status

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Truckee, North Tahoe to Remain NIAA Members at Least One More Year

The two California high schools that appeared poised to leave the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association in order to comply with California transgender law will stay in the NIAA at least one more year.

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Illinois to Allow HS Student-Athletes to Participate in Non-School Sports During Season

High school student-athletes in Illinois will now be able to participate on non-school teams during season play after the Illinois High School Association...

Fundraising Friday: UNF Esports Venue Gets $3M Boost From Jacksonville

The Jacksonville, Fla., City Council recently voted to allocate $3 million in city funds toward a state-of-the-art esports venue inside the John A. Delaney Student Union at the University of North Florida.

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Acrobatics and Tumbling, Stunt Recommended for NCAA Championship Status

Acrobatics and tumbling, and stunt have been recommended by the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics to graduate to championship sports.

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Missouri Lawmakers Fail to Pass Stadium Funding Legislation

Missouri governor Mike Kehoe proposed Senate Bill 80, “Show Me Sports Investment Act,” and the House of Representatives approved it on Tuesday.

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Daily Digs: Harvard Celebrates New Boathouse, Sames Auto Arena's $45M Renovation, and More!

Harvard Athletics recently welcomed more than 1,100 guests — including eight generations of Harvard-Radcliffe rowers, coaches, and supporters — for a landmark celebration marking the completion of the four-year Boathouse Renewal Project along both banks of the Charles River.

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New Product Roundup: Fitness | Aquatics | Lockers | Outdoor Equipment

New products from EGYM, Card on Guard, ANCORE, Bison Inc. and others featured in the May 2025 issue of Athletic Business magazine.

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Ohio Lawmakers Vote to Limit NIL Deals From Extending Beyond College

The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 90-0 to protect college athletes from long-term name, image and likeness agreements.

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Florida Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Over Life Time's Trans Policies

A fitness center in Florida has responded to the Florida attorney general James Uthmeier's threat of legal action over the gym's...

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Investigation of IU Indy Coach Pat Corsaro Confirms Intimidation, Abuse Allegations

IU Indy has parted ways with its first-year men’s basketball head coach, Paul Corsaro, amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse.

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California HS Track Meet Erupts in Protest Over Trans Athlete Participation

Tensions rose when track meet officials asked the student-athletes wearing "Protect Girls Sports" shirts to remove them before entering the stadium.

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Former High School AD Stands Trial for Allegedly Covering Up Abuse

A former Pennsylvania high school athletic director will stand trial for allegedly covering up abuse by a former junior high wrestling coach.

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