Syracuse's Concussion Protocol Seems, Uhh, Inadequate?
Late in the first half of Syracuse’s big road win over Duke Monday night, junior forward Elijah Hughes drove left…
It's Now Even Harder For Former NFL Players To Prove They Have Dementia
PHILADELPHIA — In a ruling that will likely make it even more difficult for players with dementia claims to get paid…
Oh No, Corey Crawford Has Another Concussion
What has been a nightmare season for the Blackhawks has the potential to get a lot worse. Goaltender Corey Crawford,…
Merril Hoge's Book Is As Desperate As The People Who Need Him To Be Right
Brainwashed: One man’s defiance of the science that threatens his legacy.
NHL Won't Admit Liability, Will Pay Around $19 Million In Concussion Lawsuit Settlement
The NHL announced that a tentative settlement was reached today in the lawsuit initially brought against the league in…
Merril Hoge Doesn't Want You To Use Your Brain
To clear up any confusion, let’s get this out of the way: Merril Hoge and Peter Cummings, who co-authored a book …
Money Awarded To Plaintiffs In The NFL Concussion Settlement Is Evaporating
The NFL’s $1 billion class-action settlement with retired players suffering from the effects of brain trauma has yet to…
Junior Seau's Family Is Finally Getting Money From The NFL
After Hall of Famer Junior Seau took his own life as a result of CTE in 2012, at age 43, his family chose to sue the…
Bull Rider Ryan Dirteater Still Loves The Sport That Breaks Him
Professional bull riding is a sport built on survival. In the short term, that means riding a bull for eight seconds…
The NFL Concussion Settlement Keeps Failing People It's Supposed To Help
On Thursday, the federal judge overseeing the NFL concussion settlement denied an appeal filed by the family of a…
Olivier Giroud, Matt Miazga Bloodied In Pre-World Cup Friendly
As if the French didn’t have enough to worry about—seeing their national team down after one half to the U.S. in its…
Doctors Say Liverpool Keeper Suffered Concussion During Champions League Final
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius flew to Boston last week in order to undergo testing for a possible concussion some…
Kevin Love Ruled Out For Game 7 With Concussion Symptoms
Kevin Love will not play in Game 7 Sunday night after the Cavs placed him in the NBA’s concussion protocol Saturday…
Cavaliers Lose Kevin Love In First Quarter With Head Injury
Kevin Love, who has a history of brain injuries in the NBA, left tonight’s Game 6 against the Celtics just five minutes…
The NCAA Is Running Out Of Excuses On Brain Injuries
When it was time to change her husband Greg’s diaper, Deb Ploetz followed a routine. First, she would lead him to the…
What It's Like To Navigate The NFL's Concussion Settlement Hellscape
George Andrie has always been a devoted father to Mary Brooks and her six siblings. But with the benefit of hindsight,…
Q&A: Chris Borland On Marijuana, Colin Kaepernick, And Giving Up The NFL At Age 24
It’s been three years since Chris Borland decided to retire from the NFL after one season, citing concerns about the…
Mark Rypien On His Mental Health Struggles: "I've Been Down Dark Places"
In an interview with a Spokane, Wa.-based TV station, former Washington quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien…
Daniel Bryan's Path To And From Retirement Was As Messy As It Gets
Wrestling fans rejoiced on Tuesday when WWE announced that after two years in retirement, Bryan “Daniel Bryan”…