NFL agrees to $765 mln settlement deal in concussion lawsuit

(Adds quotes from mediator, lead plaintiff, paragraphs 5-8, 10) By Scott Malone BOSTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The National Football League has agreed to a $765 million settlement deal with thousands of former players who sued the league, accusing it of hiding the dangers of brain injury while profiting from the sport's violence, according to court papers released on Thursday. The league agreed to pay $765 million to fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and a program of medical research as well as to cover some legal expenses, according to a filing in U.S. ...



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