LeBron: Health risks mean sons won't play football

CLEVELAND - LeBron James won't let his two sons play organized football because of the sport's health risks.

The NBA superstar said in an ESPN.com report published Friday ( that "only basketball, baseball and soccer are allowed in my house."

James made the comments last week, before the Cavaliers played in Denver to conclude a four-game road trip. He has made similar comments in the past to the Associated Press about his sons LeBron Jr. and Bryce.

James often refers to himself as a football player when talking about making physical plays. He's also a big fan and follower of the Dallas Cowboys, Browns and Ohio State.

The 6-foot-8 James was an All-Ohio wide receiver at Akron's St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. This summer, he brought his boys to the Browns' training camp, where they played catch on a side field as the team worked out.