Sentence examples for persistent football from inspiring English sources

But examples of the way concussions are handled in one community in Washington, regarded as perhaps the most enlightened state on the issue, demonstrate the limits of such legislative action and how persistent football culture, as well as questions of legal liability and resources, can leave young athletes in danger.

Randolph is just as persistent on the football field.

Banners were held up and, knowing how persistent and strong-minded football fans can be when they sense injustice, we can probably expect this to be a regular theme at West Brom's matches until it shames the people who have ignored this story for too long.

Faced with competition from televised NFL games and a persistent perception that home-grown football was second-rate, the CFL saw TV revenues fall to $240,000 per club by 1991.

More troubling still for Italian football have been the persistent instances of fan violence.

What's more, Tebow tends to win in the closing minutes, against considerable odds and amid the persistent doubts about his ability by the football establishment.

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international did not play any club football last season because of a persistent groin injury.

Due to a persistent knee injury, he announced his retirement from football in July 2004 and left Barcelona without compensation.

Carlos Alberto won 53 caps for Brazil, retiring from international football in 1978 following a battle against persistent knee problems.

Mr. Nielsen has run a persistent grassroots campaign, knocking on doors, attending high school football games and standing near Interstate 84 entrance ramps to wave to drivers headed for work.

Dozzell retired from professional football in 2001 as a result of persistent injuries, in particular an ongoing toe problem.