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Linebacker says risk of head injury not worth it

Chris Borland, 24, of the San Francisco 49ers walks away from big money "to do what's best for my health." Studies suggest that the hard knocks of football can lead to debilitating head injuries.

Senh: Wow. Borland's thinking long term. In his brief NFL stint, he's probably made enough to last him a lifetime if he spends it wisely. It's courageous of him to make a stand, especially after most of his peers became depressed and committed suicide shortly after their retirement because of head injuries sustained during their careers. This will change football.

NHL GMs decide against ban on head shots

NHL general managers have decided against recommending a ban on head shots to curb concussions. Instead, they will propose tighter enforcement of rules on charging and boarding.

Man grows new skull after decades

The damaged skull of a man involved in a car crash 50 years ago has regenerated itself, a process thought to be rare.

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O'Brien back on `Tonight,' joking about accident

Conan O'Brien turned his "Tonight Show" stunt injury into comedy and showed footage of it as a "cautionary tale" for kids....

Conan O'Brien hits head during 'Tonight' stunt

Conan O'Brien hit his head during a stunt for the "Tonight Show," an accident that halted production and brought back memories of a rare absence by his predecessor in the job....

Checklist helps gauge head injuries

Dr. Robert C. Cantu, a neurosurgeon who is an expert on sports-related concussions, says every parent of a child who plays a contact sport should have the Graded Symptom Checklist.