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NFL, NFLPA Approve Helmet Designed To Reduce QB Concussions
The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of the quarterback concussions.

Purdue Returns To No. 1 In AP Men’s Hoops Poll; Alabama No. 2
Purdue returned to the top spot in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll on Monday, moving up two spots after Temple knocked off No. 1 Houston over the weekend.

Minnesota Vikings Hang On, For Victory Over New York Jets
The Vikings are one win or one Lions loss from clinching the NFC North and have a healthy lead for the No. 2 seed in the conference.

Carlos Beltran, 14 Newcomers On Hall of Fame Ballot
14 newcomers on the Baseball Writers' Association of America's Hall of Fame ballot.

Chicago White Sox Manager Tony La Russa Stepping Down
According to La Russa on Monday, there was an issue with the pacemaker he had implanted in February that forced him to step away from the team.

Rodgers leads Rockies against the Dodgers following 4-hit performance
The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Brendan Rodgers' four-hit game on Thursday.

Pebble Beach Now USGA Anchor Site for U.S. Open
Pebble Beach joins Pinehurst No. 2 and Oakmont Country Club as anchor sites.

Bruce Arians Retires as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach
Bruce Arians is transitioning to the front office as our Senior Football Consultant.

First Playoff Win for Drew Stafford, Rams Rout Cardinals
Matthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in his first playoff win, and the Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 victory over Arizona on Monday night.

PGA Golfer Angel Cabrera Sentenced Two Years in Prison
Cabrera was charged and convicted of assaulting, threatening and harassing his partner.