Tag: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

The M.M.A. Doctor’s Dilemma: To Stop or Not to Stop the Fight

The M.M.A. Doctor’s Dilemma: To Stop or Not to Stop the Fight

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Late one Saturday evening in June, two men in their 20s stood across from each other, shirtless…

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The CTE Link Between Players from the 1972 Miami Dolphins

The CTE Link Between Players from the 1972 Miami Dolphins

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On a sunny January day nearly 50 years ago, Nick Buoniconti, Jim Kiick and Jake Scott…

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Why Can’t We Turn Away From the N.F.L.?

Why Can’t We Turn Away From the N.F.L.?

The N.F.L. does not care about your concerns.It does not care if you think the most recent purge of Black…

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Eric Dickerson: ‘The N.F.L. Is Another No-Good Entity.’

Eric Dickerson: ‘The N.F.L. Is Another No-Good Entity.’

In your book, you discuss football’s impact on your body and brain. How are you doing?I have good days and…

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Two Wyoming Bobsledders. Two Horrific Brain Injuries. One Survivor.

Two Wyoming Bobsledders. Two Horrific Brain Injuries. One Survivor.

“It’s a fascinating thing,” the doctor said. “A young brain is just so much better at healing.”A week after his…

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Vincent Jackson’s Widow Hopes Speaking About His C.T.E. Warning Signs Will Help Others

Vincent Jackson’s Widow Hopes Speaking About His C.T.E. Warning Signs Will Help Others

TAMPA, Fla. — Vincent Jackson had a growing family, a flush bank account from his sterling 12-year N.F.L. playing career…

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