American football: Cheap shot in college game stirs national controversy

An incredible cheap shot by the Japanese collegiate American football champions has sparked controversy in Japan, forcing the Japan Sports Agency to launch an inquiry.The Kantoh Collegiate Football Association on Monday cancelled three preseason games scheduled for Sunday and June 9 and 10 by Nihon University, whose player tackled the quarterback from behind long after he threw the ball in a game May 6 against Kwansei Gakuin University.Following an MRI, Kwansei Gakuin said Tuesday the quarterback injured his spinal ligament with no nerve damage. He will be cleared to practice once the pain …READ FULL ARTICLE