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16 Stories on Sports Injuries
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SI.com: Ann Killion: NFL needs help in policy to deal with dangerous concussions

The NFL took a small step forward from its customary stance of denial and obfuscation on the issue of brain injuries.

SI.com: LaMarr Woodley: Steelers want payback vs. Bengals

Throughout the 2009 NFL season, SI.com's Jeff Ritter will work with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley to get his thoughts and observations on the NFL and take you behind the scenes with the Steelers. Woodley is in his third season and finished with a career-best 11.5 sacks in 2008 while helping Pittsburgh win a Super Bowl title. The 6-2 Steelers host the 6-2 Bengals on Sunday.

House panel considers brain injuries and NFL players

Are professional football players at greater risk of dementia and other neurological problems?

SI.com: Andy Staples: Concussion information has improved but isn't exact science

It's only been three years since Florida quarterback Chris Leak stood at a lectern and claimed a vicious hit from Georgia defensive tackle Jeff Owens hadn't resulted in a concussion. "I just got dinged," Leak said. "No more than that."

SI.com: Chris Ballard: When a Hit Hits Home

This article appears in the October 12, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated.

SI.com: Jim Trotter: Postcard from Chargers camp

SI.com has dispatched writers to report on the 32 NFL training camps across the country. Here's what Jim Trotter had to say about the Chargers' camp in San Diego. For an archive of all the camp postcards, click here.

SI.com: Cliff Corcoran: Is Toronto the real deal?

The three best teams in baseball are in the American League East.

SI.com: Ross Tucker: Walker's secret surgery shines light on growing problem

The recent revelation by Raiders coach Tom Cable that wide receiver Javon Walker had surgery and did not let the Raiders know about it until last weekend's mandatory mini-camp shines a bright light on a distinct issue in the NFL: the propensity of players to consult with medical personnel outside of their organization.

SI.com: Red Sox activate Lugo, return Bowden to minors

The Boston Red Sox activated shortstop Julio Lugo and gave outfielder J.D. Drew a day off Monday.

Arteta ruled out for the rest of the season

Everton's injury crisis deepened on Monday as influential midfielder Mikel Arteta was ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing a cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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