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Flag football is being heavily promoted by the NFL as a gateway to “real” football as well as an alternative to a future in which the rising number of injuries – especially concussions – renders its modern model unsupportable.

A growing number of high schools are adopting “flag” and not just for girls, either.

Waiting just behind are rugby –faster and slightly less painful than football – and esports, which have the virtue of being able to compete sitting down.

As the sage said, “The only constant is change.” In today’s fast-moving sports scene, you can bet on it.

Jim Tortolano is considering taking up pickleball as soon as they change the name.