Soccer 'header' impact likened to hard punch

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JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday named Freddy David as their new coach in place of Yossi Abuksis, who was sacked at the weekend. David's contract runs until the end of the season, but club owner Haim Ramon said that he could be retained next term if the club's results improve. Hapoel stalwart Abuksis, who is also the Israel national team ...

Soccer and society: Madrid to Mason

In our latest installment of Soccer and Society, a periodic feature chronicling the intersection of the beautiful game and American life, the Insider sits down with George Mason University President Angel Cabrera, 45, a native of Madrid and lifelong supporter of Real Madrid and Spain's national team . Read full article >>

Soccer 'header' impact likened to hard punch

New research into the impact of a soccer ball when pla yers "head" the ball suggests that the forces can be substantial and that headgear designed for the sport doesn't appear to mitigate those forces much