29 August 2013
The National Football League and former players who say it hid the dangers of concussion have reached a $765m (£490m) settlement, a judge says.
The NFL would pay the sum to fund concussion-related compensation, medical exams and research.
Federal Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia announced the deal after months of court-ordered mediation.
More than 4,500 former players had sued the league, alleging it concealed the risks of long-term brain damage.
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