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> especially when considering the damage their bodies absorb

Not all sports are football. Most professional sports don't damage bodies significantly.

Repetitive forceful motions cause damage too, such as pitching in baseball. Headers in soccer also cause CTE.

Extreme sports and mountain climbing are also known to cause damage. But ultimately, people are free to choose how they wish to live their lives.

I agree. Only change I would in US is to remove sports from academic schools. Especially ones known to damage the brain.