The New York Times – Sports:
The superstar quarterback is among the celebrities dealing with the fallout from the crypto crash. Others, like Taylor Swift, escaped.
Category: Football
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Darren Drozdov, a Former Pro Wrestler, Dies at 54
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Drozdov, a former N.F.L. football player known as Droz and Puke, had his pro wrestling career cut short by an injury in the ring in 1999 that left him quadriplegic.
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The N.F.L.’s Betting Penalties Put Ideal of ‘Integrity’ to the Test
The New York Times – Sports:
The penalties have been harsh for players caught breaking the N.F.L.’s gambling rules. That’s partly because the league wants no insinuation that games might be rigged.
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N.F.L. Suspends 3 More Players for Betting on Football
The New York Times – Sports:
The league suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and Demetrius Taylor, a free agent, for at least a full season. A fourth player received a six-game penalty for betting on other sports.
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NFLPA Selects New Executive Director to Replace DeMaurice Smith
The New York Times – Sports:
Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009.
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Twins Lead AL Central With Losing Record at Midseason
The New York Times – Sports:
The Minnesota Twins could join the ignominious list of postseason teams with losing records. But that’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the U.S.F.L.
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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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Bob Brown, Intimidator on N.F.L. Offensive Lines, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being the “beater” and not the “beatee.”
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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.