Cardiac doctors say that blows to the chest causing an erratic heart rhythm are highly unusual, but not unheard-of in sports.
Category: National Football League
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What We Do and Don’t Know About Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest
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Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Should Open Our Eyes to NFL Players’ Humanity
The New York Times – Sports:The appetite for football has never been higher, even as viewers look past the toll the sport takes on players’ lives. Damar Hamlin’s collapse during a prime-time game should force a reconsideration.
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NFL Faces New Injury Crisis With Hamlin’s Collapse
The New York Times – Sports:Pro football has never been more popular, or lucrative, but the collapse of Damar Hamlin during a prime-time game was a reminder of the sport’s inherent risk.
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Athletes and Fans Pray for Damar Hamlin After On-Field Collapse
The New York Times – Sports:Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey joined a chorus of voices on Twitter offering prayers for Hamlin. “We are all Buffalo Bills fans tonight,” Mr. Murphy said.
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What We Learned From Week 17 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:Led by 207 yards receiving from Mike Evans, Tampa Bay won the woeful N.F.C. South with a victory over Carolina, while Washington’s baffling quarterback switch wasn’t enough to get past Cleveland.
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Without Updated Tools, NFL Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
The New York Times – Sports:Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and the league still relies heavily on players to self-report them.
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Without Updated Tools, N.F.L. Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
The New York Times – Sports:Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and the league still relies heavily on players to self-report them.
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Cowboys Beat Titans in a Game With Little Meaning
The New York Times – Sports:Take two teams. Subtract incentive. Result: Thursday night’s game.
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Cowboys Beat Titans in a Game With Little Meaning
The New York Times – Sports:Take two teams. Subtract incentive. Result: Thursday night’s game.
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N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:Can the Jaguars keep the Titans from the A.F.C. South title? Can the Bills outscore the Bengals? Will anyone win the N.F.C. South? The N.F.L. is edging closer to having answers to regular season queries.
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J.J. Watt, Quarterbacks’ Nightmare, Is Retiring From the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:Watt became an outsize celebrity for a defensive player during 10 seasons with Houston and two with Arizona, dominating on the field and raising millions of dollars for hurricane relief.