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Tieng Anh Vui
The National Football League and former players who accuse it of hiding 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.
More than 4,500 former players sued the league, alleging it concealed the risks of long-term brain damage.
Many former players with neurological conditions believe their problems stem from on-field hits to the head.
US District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia announced the proposed settlement on Thursday after months of court-ordered mediation.
The class action accused the league of hiding research that had shown the harmful effects of concussions for decades, while glorifying violence.
Helmet-to-helmet impacts are common in American football as strong, heavy and fast-moving players collide on the field of play.
Studies have found a connection between repeated concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease with symptoms including memory loss and mood swings.
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