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‘They felt like they were melting’: Heat raises safety concerns for football players and fans

 CSNC News Wire  October 2, 2026  Leave a Comment on ‘They felt like they were melting’: Heat raises safety concerns for football players and fans
‘They felt like they were melting’: Heat raises safety concerns for football players and fans

Scorching football games are raising safety concerns for players and fans, prompting calls to rethink kickoff times and strengthen heat protections.

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