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Fantasy leagues are changing the way people watch football

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Sep 21, 2016
Former NFL player Nate Jackson talks fantasy football in his new book, Fantasy Man.
Nate Jackson used to play for the Denver Broncos, now he plays on a few fantasy football leagues. 
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The Curse (and trend) of Tommy John

by Molly Wood
Apr 6, 2016
Yahoo Sports Columnist Jeff Passan looks at baseball's billion dollar injury crisis.
Tommy John #25 of the New York Yankees pitches during a 1987 season game against the White Sox at Comiskey Park in Chicago Illinois.  
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NFL will pay $765M to settle head injury lawsuits

by Dan Gorenstein
Aug 30, 2013
Former players and their families will receive a massive payout, but the NFL has admitted no wrongdoing.
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How will injuries impact the NBA draft?

by Jeff Tyler
Jun 27, 2013
Basketball teams pick athletes to go pro at the NBA draft, but injuries among the top picks complicate the process of evaluating a player's worth.
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