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Neuroscientist Chimes in on Tua Tagovailoa's Guardian Cap Decision

The Dolphins quarterback told reporters that he will not be wearing a guardian cap when he returns to action on Sunday vs. Cardinals.

Sports Illustrated

Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players

The recent same-day deaths of two young football players have rekindled a debate about the sport's safety risks

The Independent UK

California lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California lawmakers are debating whether to ban tackle football for children under 12

The Independent UK

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The Maine mass shooter is being tested for CTE. Experts have a message about the results

Katie Hawkinson speaks to experts about the misperceived link between mental illness and violence — and the ongoing fight to end the harmful stigma it fuels

The Independent UK

Hayden Hurst’s father provides concerning update on TE’s concussion

Jerry Hurst, Hayden Hurst's father, posted a concerning update on the Panthers TE's concussion.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

The Independent UK

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

The Independent UK

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Female athlete diagnosed with CTE brain disease in landmark case

Heather Anderson, an Australian Rules footballer, was posthumously diagnosed with the degenerative disease.

Al Jazeera

Soccer, health officials gather for head injury summit amid criticism from CTE researchers

Soccer officials, scientists, medical professionals and others have gathered in Chicago for a head injury summit

The Independent UK

US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE

Four more former professional soccer players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

The Independent UK

CTE still rears its ugly head

Concussions are a problem that won’t go away in football and other sports.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is slap fighting the next big thing in sports, or just dangerous stupidity?

Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation calls slap fighting “one of the stupidest things you can do.” Athletes and others in the sport say safety concerns are overblown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Slap fighting: The next big thing, or unsporting stupidity?

UFC President Dana White is putting his money and the resources of one of the world’s foremost mixed martial arts organizations into making the Power Slap League a success

The Independent UK

Slap-fighter who was badly knocked out hit with nine-month cocaine ban

Dana White launched his controversial slap-fighting league last month and contestant Jon Kennedy has been handed a nine-month after testing positive for cocaine

Daily Mirror

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Daily Mirror

UFC veteran claims he was guaranteed just $2,000 for brutal slap fight

Eric Spicely was offered a spot to compete in Dana White's new Power Slap League but was shocked when they revealed the guaranteed pay was just $2,000

The Independent UK

‘Pure exploitation’: Dana White’s Power Slap League slammed by neurologists

A viral clip showed a competitor with immediate signs of a significant head injury after receiving a slap

Daily Mirror

Slap-fighter "may never be the same" after losing memory in brutal KO

Slap-fighter Chris Thomas was brutally knocked out on Dana White's Power Slap League and a doctor fears he could never be the same again

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Dana White and TBS should be ashamed’ of Power Slap, says neuroscientist Chris Nowinski

A leading concussion expert asks of Dana White's slap fighting league: "What's next, 'Who can survive a stabbing'?"

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Sports Illustrated

I Embraced MMA. But Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?

In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position.

Salon

Football's way-too-rapid recovery

A man nearly died playing football and we had a moment of introspection about the sport. Then we flipped the script

USA Today Sports Media Group

Patriots receiver DeVante Parker ripped officials for not pulling him off the field after he had a concussion

DeVante Parker is furious with NFL officials

Sports Illustrated

The Two Mistakes That Led to Frank Reich’s Firing

The Colts took several swings to fix the QB position after Andrew Luck retired, but the problem remains. Plus, why current defensive coordinators should be candidates for top jobs and more.

Daily Mirror

Tua Tagovailoa to return to Miami Dolphins training despite concussion problems

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to practice with his team-mates in a limited participation, less than two weeks after suffering his brutal concussion

The Independent UK

Analysis: NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries

The NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries

The National (Scotland)

The Monday Kick-Off: Fiorentina clash a chance for Hearts fans to remember Salvatori

Celtic and Rangers are not the only Scottish sides facing big European names this midweek. Fiorentina arrive in Edinburgh for Thursday’s Europa…

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