Damage to juvenile attention-spans caused by such game stars as Sonic, a hyperactive blue hedgehog, and the pneumatic Lara Croft, does not fully explain Lego's difficulties, however.

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In the end it was a disappointing night for both sides, with the Socceroos left to rue the damage done to their campaign by the 4-0 thrashing they sustained in their opening game against Germany.

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The Broncos kept the game close, but they weren't able to overcome the damage wrought by giving up three fumbles.

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Also, the powers that be in the NFL continue to enact tougher rules that already have reduced the overall level of violence in the game by helping protect players in the most vulnerable positions from the most debilitating injuries, especially brain damage.

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