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A Safety-First Rating System For Youth Sports Leagues

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Pro sports have prioritized player safety in recent years. Some youth leagues have too, but there are so many that it's hard for parents to know which ones take safety seriously.

The state of Tennessee has decided to establish a rating system that health officials hope will catch on — the NFL's top doctor has even pledged to help spread the program across the country. Blake Farmer (@flakebarmer) from WPLN reports.

This segment aired on May 11, 2018.

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