The New York Times – Sports:
After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because of gambling violations.
Category: Concussions
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After the Loss of a Son, a Football Coach Confronts a Terrible Truth
The New York Times – Sports:
Meiko Locksley was found to have had a degenerative brain disease often associated with football. His father, the head coach at Maryland, is still reckoning with the implications.
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A Football Coach Walks the Line on C.T.E.
The New York Times – Sports:
Football gave the University of Maryland Coach Michael Locksley a scholarship, a family and a career. But it also likely contributed to his son’s C.T.E. diagnosis.
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Luke Kuechly Walked Away From the NFL at His Peak. He Still
The New York Times – Sports:
Luke Kuechly retired from the N.F.L. while at his peak and has worked to raise awareness of brain trauma. The former linebacker discussed his love for football and what he tells parents of the 12-year-olds he coaches.
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Collective Force of Head Hits Increases Odds of CTE, Study Says
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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An N.F.L. Doctor Wants to Know Why Some Players Get C.T.E. and Others Don’t
The New York Times – Sports:
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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Televised Slap Fighting? What Are We Becoming?
The New York Times – Sports:
Slap fighting competitions have drawn the support of Dana White and Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with national TV audiences. But, our columnist writes, the so-called sport is indefensible.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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What the N.F.L. Says, and What It Doesn’t, About Injuries
The New York Times – Sports:
The league regularly shares information about concussions and knee injuries, but it reveals only so much about player health in general.