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Originally Posted by dreath

NFL players are more likely to suffer concussions and ankle injuries during games played on colder days, a new study finds.

Canadian researchers analyzed data on the five most common injuries that occurred during two National Football League seasons between 2012 and 2014.

Players had a two times higher risk of concussion and a 1.5 times higher risk of ankle injuries when the temperature was 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) or colder compared to games played in 70 degrees (21 degrees Celsius), the findings showed.

The researchers also found that players were 1.36 times more likely to suffer shoulder injuries during games played on natural grass instead of synthetic turf.

Hurray global warming!!