Chris Borland is a former NFL player who retired in 2015 after his rookie season because of concerns about the risk for long-term brain trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Since…
ReadWhen longtime broadcaster Bob Costas was suddenly pulled from NBC’s coverage of the Super Bowl last year, many believed it may have been related to his increasing outspokenness about the…
ReadIn the world of football, the name Ditka is iconic. It is as instantly recognizable as names like Aikman, Namath, or Brady. Mike Ditka is also one of the only…
ReadExperts and sports organizations have been looking everywhere for a way to significantly decrease the number of concussions in football, to little success. However, a small change to how Ivy…
ReadAcross the state, fans, who may have recently visited sites such as Betfred Near Me, are already gearing up to watch the Oklahoma Sooners (and yes, the OSU Cowboys) take…
ReadIf anyone can claim the title of being a brain injury expert, it is Chris Nowinski. He played football while studying at Harvard. Then, he went on to become a…
ReadThe NFL is sending a warning to teams about a type of preseason exercise the league believes contributed to a 73% increase in preseason concussions last year. The league’s data…
ReadThere is no denying that high school football players these days know much more about brain injuries than their predecessors. Between the new concussion-related rules they have to follow, required…
ReadThe 2017 NFL season hasn’t even officially kicked off, but players are already suffering concussions in preseason training and games. The early brain injuries may foreshadow a tough season for…
ReadEvery summer I read about a new line of helmets promising to protect athletes from concussions, especially on the football field. They promise state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge new safety…
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