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What new CTE research could mean for football players at every age

As high school football season ramps up across Central Florida, new research is raising fresh concerns about the potential long-term effects of repeated head injuries.A study of nearly 1,000 former NFL players found that at least 25% may have had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a...

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Florida gaming regulators urge responsible betting as football season ramps up

With college and professional football seasons underway, Florida gaming regulators are urging bettors to know their limits and recognize the warning signs of problem gambling.The Florida Gaming Control Commission said the beginning of football season can bring increased interest in sports wagering,...

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Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'

After seven novels that span centuries, continents and even planets, Emily St. John Mandel has not only created a substantial body of work, but a universe unto herself — what admirers like to call the Mandelverse.“It means that the novels, although they can be read entirely alone and independently,...

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