. >>> up to 70 former football players are suing the league and the helmet riddel for long term brain. i have seen the research firsthand at boston university where researchers have found surprising signs of damage in athletes who donated their brains before they died. repeated blows can lead to depression and long-term damage. when asked about the new lawsuit, a spokesman for the nfl will contest any claims of this kind. riddel cannot comment on any pending litigation. >>> some good news about a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury. he was a comedian named will carter. thanks to technology and laughs, will is back in the spotlight once again. take a look. >> will carter always loved making people laugh. when he was a child, he dreamed of becoming a comedian. if you asked him at 17, he would have said his biggest hurdle was fear of failure. that changed a horrific car accident. >> they had to remove part of the brain flap. >> he lost his spleen. >> he was in a coma for three weeks. i was driving home one night. i thought, my son has a brain injury. does he have a future? >>

. >>> 75 professional football players sued the nfl and riddell this week.y knew for decades that head injuries can result in long-term brain daj. researchers have found surprising signs of damage in many athletes whoco nated their brains to be studied before they died. last year, the nfl acknowledged that repeated blows can lead to depression as well as a long-term damage. but when asked about the new findings, they say thooe they're going to of any kind. riddell says they cannot comment on pending litigation. >>> will carter wasn't sure if he would ever be able to return to the stage. but thanks to incredible technology and some laughs, will is back in the spotlight once again. will karlter always loved of making people laugh. when he was a child, he dreamed of become ago comedian. if he would have asked him at 17, he would have said his biggest obstacle was stage fright. >> they had to remove part of his skull because his brain had swollen. >> he was a collapsed lung. he lost his spleen. >> he was in a coma for three months. i was driving home one night a

riddel had no comment.iners here at diablo valley college say they test each player and educate them all about head injuries. >>> two bay area football rivals may be teaming up on a new stadium plan. the 49ers and raiders have been meeting to discuss the possibility of sharing a stadium. nfl commissioner roger goodell has previously stated the teams should consider building a stadium together, like the new york jets and the giants. the shared stadium could mean the plan will be eligible for more money. >>> a bay area high tech company reports record sales. which one coming up. >>> are married parents better for children than single ones? yes, but in some cases, no. when you're better off being alone. >>> the tsa is changing the software on its airport body scanners to make them less invasive to your privacy. this is the machine being tested in las vegas last february. it provides an outline of the person's body as opposed to a more detailed view with the old software, and if you're going through the machine

. >>> a new lawsuit names riddell after a hit by 49er kena turner, anderson says he was never the samethey say they know about concussions that hit the effects. >>> one bay area teen got the opportunity of a lifetime. >> reporter: one year ago he was on his deathbed by today he stood on the pitching mound at at&t park. he threw out the ceremonial first pitch this afternoon paper waste, the stories about how fun took a year. it began when he was 15 feet under is told the boy he had severe liver failure and would be dead than less than a week. >> how is it possible that i -- you know, my life was already over. >> reporter: and then with time running out a suitable dugger became available from a sacramento man. >> reporter: up in the stands up on stow's family watched their son the fields -- alfonso's family watched their son on the field could he says he would like to serve as an ambassador to the transplant/donor network. >> are you nervous? >> a little. i think right now i am on cloud nine. >>> as for today's game, diane's fans were treated to a pitcher's duel. >>> the space shuttle at

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