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Best Middle School Football Trick Play Ever

by Susan Avery, Posted Nov 9th 2010

When middle school quarterback Jason Garza took to this field this past weekend, his opponents had no idea that he and his teammates were going to ...When middle-school quarterback Jason Garza took to this field this past weekend, his opponents had no idea that he and his teammates were going to pull a fast one. Actually, it was more like a slow one. The Texas eighth-grader took the snap in the fourth quarter and then began a leisurely walk toward the goal line. To help pull off the bait-and-switch move, his teammates acted as if he had no idea what he was doing.

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Brain Docs Raise Concussion Alarm for Kids' Sports

by Associated Press, Posted Nov 2nd 2010

Concussions are a growing concern in sports. Credit: Dave Martin, AP

NEW YORK (AP) - The risk of concussions from football and some other sports ...The risk of concussions from football and some other sports is so serious that a qualified athletic trainer should always be on the field, a major doctors group says.

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How to Prevent Sports Injuries

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Oct 1st 2010

To avoid injury, have kids take some time off their primary sport throughout the year. Credit: Corbis School is back in full swing, and ...School is back in full swing, and for many kids that means sports are, too. While athletics are a great way for kids to get some fresh air, exercise and relieve stress, increasingly they are a source of injury, too.

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Punch, Throw, Swing: Experts Touting Exercise Video Games

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Sep 16th 2010

Kids are getting fit with the Wii and other video games. Credit: Alex Grimm, Getty Images

"Honey, I handed the kids the remote," is the new ...Experts say the virtual reality of many games actually requires kids to work up a sweat and helps keep video game players in physical shape. They're regaling the benefits of Nintendo's "Wii Sports," Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" and other video games that require players to go through motions to make their virtual counterparts perform.

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