James Prefers Football to Contract Games (AP via Yahoo! News)

James Prefers Football to Contract Games (AP via Yahoo! News)
Edgerrin James still likes playing football. He just doesn't like playing the games that come with it. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing champion said Thursday he was ready for another big season even though he'd prefer to have a long-term contract with the Indianapolis Colts.

Study: Three high-school football players died of heatstroke in 2004 (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Three high-school football players died of heatstroke in 2004 after none had died of the ailment in the previous two seasons, according to a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Missouri releases timeline in football player death (USA Today)
The University of Missouri on Friday released a 10-point timeline detailing the events leading up to the July 12 death of Tiger football player Aaron O'Neal. Officials had previously declined to disclose details surrounding the 19-year-old sophomore's death, citing an ongoing investigation by the Boone County medical examiner.