Concerned about spinal-cord damage caused by headfirst strikes with helmets, he became a vocal proponent of rules changes.
Category: Sports Injuries
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Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88
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After an Emotional Week, N.F.L. Players Return to the Field
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.
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NFL Players Return to the Field After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City will play against the Raiders on Saturday in Las Vegas in the first N.F.L. game since Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night. The mood is likely to be subdued, at least at first.
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Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest Highlights Danger Across Sports
The New York Times – Sports:The collapse of Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills has brought attention to sudden cardiac arrest and the need for the proper medical care and equipment from youth leagues to the professional ranks.
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U.S. Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz to Miss Australian Open With Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Alcaraz, 19, the world No. 1, said he had injured his right leg during training.
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Buffalo Bills Players Can’t Wait to ‘Love Up On’ Hamlin After Health Update
The New York Times – Sports:After a heartening update from Damar Hamlin’s father, Bills players and coaches said they looked forward to reuniting with their teammate.
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Damar Hamlin’s Neurological Recovery Reaches a ‘Turning Point’
The New York Times – Sports:The Buffalo Bills safety was on a good path for neurological recovery but might still face injuries to other organs, including his lungs.
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With Hamlin in Hospital, Buffalo Bills Ready for Next Game
The New York Times – Sports:The Bills announced that Damar Hamlin appeared to be “neurologically intact” though still critically ill at a Cincinnati hospital.
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With Hamlin in Hospital, Bills Ready for Next Game
The New York Times – Sports:As Damar Hamlin remained in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital, the Bills had a walk-through practice on Wednesday and announced a move to compensate for his absence on their roster.
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Damar Hamlin’s Injury and Updates: What We Know
The New York Times – Sports:Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety, was in critical condition at a hospital after going into cardiac arrest following a routine tackle.
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How Will the Suspended Bills-Bengals Game Be Resolved?
The New York Times – Sports:The N.F.L. has a number of options, none of them perfect, for how to handle competition for the last week of the regular season and the playoffs.
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Grappling With, but Not Yet Turning Away From, Football’s Violent Pull
The New York Times – Sports:After Damar Hamlin’s collapse during an N.F.L. game, fans, coaches and players processed what it meant to love a sport that carries the risk of bodily harm for its participants.