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Entertainment & Sports

Jul. 31, 2025

When the game ends before the dream

Injuries and illnesses can abruptly end promising sports careers, underscoring the need for college athletes to secure insurance that protects both their health and financial stability.

Frank N. Darras

Founding Partner
DarrasLaw

Email: frank@darraslaw.com

Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA

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When the game ends before the dream
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Everyone loves a comeback. Unfortunately for athletes, one bad hit, twist or misstep can cause long-term damage and thwart the resurrection of an otherwise promising career. 

High-profile injuries and disabling illnesses underscore the need for college athletes to face the possibility that an injury or sickness can prevent them from achieving or maintaining a professional sports career. The latest example of a prematurely finished career occurred in...

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