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7 deaths linked to football raise concerns about sport's risks for young players - PBS News Hour - Segments

7 deaths linked to football raise concerns about sport's risks for young players - PBS News Hour - Segments

Update: 2024-09-06
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Fans and families will pack the bleachers in high school stadiums across the country as football season ramps up. But after at least seven deaths tied to the sport in August, including two teenagers who sustained brain injuries on the same day, questions are again being raised about the safety of the game. William Brangham discussed more with Chris Nowinski. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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7 deaths linked to football raise concerns about sport's risks for young players - PBS News Hour - Segments

7 deaths linked to football raise concerns about sport's risks for young players - PBS News Hour - Segments