concussions

BOSTON (AP) — The Concussion Legacy Foundation says former NFL defensive end Bubba Smith was diagnosed with the brain disease CTE by researchers after his death.

The playground may be more dangerous than some think.

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We don't know how many of these guys ended up with concussions, but it's probably best not to think about that if you want to enjoy this.

As of December 2012, thirty-three former NFL players have been formally diagnosed post-mortem with CTE. As the NFL continues to try to bury the issue (they recently denied permission to Seau’s daughter to speak in-person at her father’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony over fears she would publicize the CTE debate), a new film looks to tackle the issue head on and today we have our first look at Concussion.

Everyone knows that the impact of brain injuries is an issue facing the NFL, but the latest former player to raise awareness of it is doing so in a unique way.

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Yesterday's headline is already old news.  Now a Hall of Fame quarterback who joined the lawsuit against the National Football League now says he is withdrawing.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is announcing a consumer alert on the risk of concussions to young football players.