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<p>In this file photo taken Oct. 16, 2010, Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) reacts after being injured on a pass attempt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Coach Bobby Petrino said Mallett suffered a concussion in the first half. Athletes of all ages who are suspected of suffering a concussion should be evaluated by a specialist before they return to sports, a major doctors group said Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in the latest sign of concern over potential lasting damage from head injuries.</p>

<p>In this file photo taken Oct. 16, 2010, Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) reacts after being injured on a pass attempt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Coach Bobby Petrino said Mallett suffered a concussion in the first half. Athletes of all ages who are suspected of suffering a concussion should be evaluated by a specialist before they return to sports, a major doctors group said Monda…

November 3, 2010

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Brain docs raise concussion alarm for kids' sports
November 3, 2010 9 p.m.

Brain docs raise concussion alarm for kids' sports

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NEW YORK - The risk of concussions from football and some other sports is so serious that a qualified athletic trainer should always be on the field - at adult and children's games, and even at practice, a major doctors group said Monday.