Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien Pleads not Guilty to Assault
Former Super Bowl hero Mark Rypien, who announced, he suffered brain damage while playing in the NFL, pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of domestic violence.
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Washington State Football Player had Brain Damage at Suicide
The parents of Tyler Hilinski had the Mayo Clinic perform an autopsy on the brain. The outcome was that Tyler had signs of extensive brain damage known as CTE.
Favre Says He Might Have Had ‘Thousands’ of Concussions
Brett Favre, who has become an advocate for concussion research says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.
Ohio Court to Decide if Ex-player Can Sue Over Concussions
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide on if the widow of a former Notre Dame football player can sue over allegations her husband was disabled by concussions.
Hernandez’s Daughter Suing NFL, Patriots
BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on deceased NFL star Aaron Hernandez being diagnosed with the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy:
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez's daughter are suing the NFL and the New England Patriots over his death...
Science Says: How Repeated Head Blows Affect the Brain
More information on the brain and CTE.
Leonard Marshall, Matt Hasselbeck Pledge Brains to Research
BOSTON (AP) — Two more retired football stars have pledged their brains to research.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall and three-time Pro Bowl selection Matt Hasselbeck say they will donate their brains to the Concussion Legacy Foundation for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Supreme Court to Hear Concussion Case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A last-minute appeal in the NFL concussion case is sending the proposed settlement to the U.S. Supreme Court and delays payouts for at least several months. The family of late Buffalo Bills fullback "Cookie" Gilchrist wants the high court to revisit the debate over the brain injury known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE.
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Critics of NFL Concussion Deal Seek Further Court Review
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Critics of the proposed $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims want a full U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia to review a recent decision that upheld the deal.
The challengers believe the lead players' lawyers negotiated away compensation for chronic traumatic encephalopathy because the science is still being developed...
Update on Concussions Case Tops the News
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players has been upheld by a federal appeals court in Philadelphia. The decision released by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes almost a year after a revised deal was approved...