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.
Category: Sports Injuries
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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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What We Do and Don’t Know About Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest
The New York Times – Sports:
Cardiac doctors say that blows to the chest causing an erratic heart rhythm are highly unusual, but not unheard-of in sports.
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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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The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
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An Olympic Champion Hopes Runners Learn From His Experience With Head Injuries
The New York Times – Sports:
Head and neck injuries are rare in track and field, but coaches and professional runners are starting to pay more attention to their effects and how to prevent them.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City and the Bengals revisit last season’s A.F.C. championship, the Commanders and Giants battle for playoff seeding, and the Dolphins offense gets its stiffest test yet against the 49ers defense.
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The Celtics Have Found a New Way to Be Better Than Everyone Else
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them to the best record this year.
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Pulisic’s Injury on First World Cup Goal Could Be Costly
The New York Times – Sports:
Pulisic collided with Iran’s keeper as he scored then left the game at halftime with an abdominal injury. His status for a knockout stage match with the Netherlands was unclear.