Doctor Behind 'Concussion' Wanted To 'Enhance The Lives' Of Football Players
Dr. Bennet Omalu's discovery of a new degenerative brain disease among football players inspired a movie-and the wrath of the NFL.
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$16 Million Awarded To Brain Researchers, But NFL Is Contributing Nothing
In 2012, the NFL pledged $30 million for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy. A $16 million study was unveiled but none of the NFL's money is being used for that research.
The Sports (And Teams) Whose Fans Made The Fewest Grammatical Mistakes In 2015
The most language errors came from fans of the Washington Redskins, whose 16.5 mistakes per 100 words widely surpassed every other franchise. Fans of NBA teams did well.
Former NFL Great Frank Gifford Had CTE, Family Says
The former New York Giants star running back, who died in August, was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his family said Wednesday.
NFL's Red And Green Uniforms Described As 'Torture' By Colorblind Fans
Some called it unwatchable — and that wasn't just because the Jets and Bills were playing. Thursday night's NFL game is drawing criticism for featuring teams in all-red and all-green uniforms.
The NFL Is Kicking The Ball To The United Kingdom. Why?
London soon will be hosting up to eight NFL games each fall. What's behind these plans to play so many regular season games across the pond?
Photos Emerge Of A Woman's Injuries, Allegedly Inflicted By Cowboys' Greg Hardy
Deadspin published photos it says are of Nicole Holder's bruised body. Hardy was found guilty of assaulting her, but the conviction was thrown out. The photos have refocused attention on the attack.
Take A Suspension And Then Take the Field
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is back playing football after suspension for domestic violence. Former player Terry Bradshaw questions whether he should even be playing.
Twitter's Suspension Of Sports Media Revives Debate Over Fair Use
Twitter is going after news media that share highlights of U.S. football games without sports organizations' permission. The move shines a spotlight on the notion of fair use of copyrighted content.
Giants' Daniel Fells Could Lose His Foot Due To MRSA Infection
The New York Giants dedicated their Sunday night win over the San Francisco 49ers to Fells, who is in the hospital suffering from a MRSA infection.