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Editorial: Is football on its knees as a favorite pastime?
Injury risk, protests cut into popularity of fall’s top sport
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Cleveland Browns fans hold a sign following the national anthem before the Sept. 24 game in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy) - photo by Associated Press
It may seem sacrilege to even whisper such in October in North Georgia, but it’s worth asking: Is football fading as America’s favorite sport? The trends may be headed in that direction both in youthful participation and wavering interest in pro football, one decline eventually leading to the other.