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The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games to reduce head injuries. Several have worn them, including Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke, who recently returned after suffering a concussion.

At least 58 players have died from exertional heat stroke since 1992. Five high school players have died since July of suspected heat-related illnesses.

A state law passed in 2020 requires school districts to monitor outdoor school activities for students showing signs of heat stress.

The game can stretch for four hours, which can raise the risk of foodborne illness. Experts say keep foods at the right temperature, avoid cross contamination and be mindful of leaving out perishables.

Boo Williams says the NFL and its benefits plan have repeatedly mishandled his claims. He needs surgery, medicine and doctors to make the pain in his injured neck subside, but he can't afford any of it.

Matthew Gee's widow alleged he suffered repeated brain-damaging hits as a college athlete that led to substance abuse and eventually his death. The verdict could affect countless claims by athletes who sue sports organizations over head injuries,

Said Tracie Hartman: “Since I’ve come here, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are learning how to eat a lot of veggies.”

In this episode of WJCT's What's Health Got to Do With It, retired NFL player Ben Utecht talks about his history of brain injuries before a panel of doctors discuss concussions in sports.

Starting practice at the hottest time of year, football players face dangers from the heat. Georgia high school heat rules have turned the state into a national model.

This Saturday's USF home game against Navy has been postponed as the Bulls deal with coronavirus issues and other injuries.