The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease.
Category: Football
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Homer Jones Dies at 82; Wide Receiver Specialized in Bombs and Spikes
For a few years with the Giants, he was among the most feared pass catchers in the N.F.L. — and the acknowledged inventor of an end-zone celebration.
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Jim Turner, Who Kicked the Jets Into Super Bowl History, Dies at 82
He was a reliable pro-football place-kicker for 16 years and had a moment of glory in the 1969 championship game.
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Damar Hamlin’s Return to Football Looks Almost Normal
The Bills safety participated in drills during the team’s off-season workouts for a second consecutive week and even caught a pass. It was a mundane scene in his surprising return to football.
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Jim Brown Should Be Seen Fully, Flaws and All
Brown, who died on Thursday, demanded that people see more to him than strong athletic performances. In the 1960s, that was unusual for athletes.
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Jim Brown Set Records With the Cleveland Browns Then Left on Top
In the fraternity of N.F.L. standouts, Brown was revered for his dominance on the field and for his willingness to walk away on his own terms.
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Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87
After a Hall of Fame career in the N.F.L., he pursued social activism and Hollywood stardom, but his image was stained by accusations of abuse toward women.
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An N.F.L. Doctor Wants to Know Why Some Players Get C.T.E. and Others Don’t
The newly opened National Sports Brain Bank plans to study head trauma specific to athletes. Jerome Bettis has already pledged to donate his brain.
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Matthew Barney, Back in the Game
In his new video installation, the artist known for maximalist works like “The Cremaster Cycle” returns to the football fields of his childhood.
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Dan Snyder to Proceed With Sale of Washington Commanders to Josh Harris
The embattled N.F.L. owner had reached a $6 billion deal in April with a group led by Harris but continued to seek higher bids. The franchise’s sale could be approved by the league at the end of this month.
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Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
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NFL Schedule for 2023 Includes First Black Friday Game
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will play the Miami Dolphins in a Black Friday game that will air on Amazon, as pro football continues its expansion of the regular-season lineup.