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# CTE

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# Head Injuries
Group of ex-rugby league players sue over brain damage caused by concussions
Bobbie Goulding, Paul Highton and Jason Roach are among ten former professionals involved in the legal action against the Rugby Football League.
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Oct 27th 2021, 12:36 PM
# Leading The Way
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson pledges his brain to dementia research
The former England international is one of a number of ex-sportsmen who are suffering from the disease.
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Sep 23rd 2021, 2:42 PM
# brain trauma
'I had no idea about this' - Boxing's biggest taboo and the man seeking to highlight it
Journalist and author Tris Dixon on his reasons for writing ‘Damage’.
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Jun 7th 2021, 10:00 AM
# Changes
Rugby players' union boss calls for urgent action to prevent head injuries
Exeter boss Rob Baxter said it was ‘disingenuous’ for people not to recognise the steps rugby had taken to make the sport safer, meanwhile.
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Dec 10th 2020, 2:32 PM
# CTE
'He failed my Dad, it's heartbreaking': Sutton calls on Taylor to stand down
The former Celtic striker delivered an emotional address on BT Sport.
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Nov 24th 2018, 3:16 PM
# findings
Tests show deceased NFL player suffered from severe brain condition prior to suicide
Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots suffered from CTE, which has been linked with playing the sport.
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Sep 22nd 2017, 12:06 PM
# Head trauma
Study finds 99% of former NFL players have brain disease caused by blows to the head
Head injury risks in the US sport have become a major concern as former players speak out about long-term health effects.
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Jul 25th 2017, 10:10 PM
# American Football
American football hits similar to 62 car crashes per game - new research
Researchers used a special mouthguard to collect the data.
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Jan 10th 2017, 4:49 PM
# Battleground
A career designed to damage their brains and lives: WWE stars file lawsuit
The 214-page complaint which outlines the basis of the case alleges a host of failings on WWE’s part.
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Jul 24th 2016, 8:00 PM
# CTE
Dozens of former wrestlers sue WWE over brain damage
A lawsuit in the name of Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis and others alleges that WWE is liable for neurological damages .
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Jul 19th 2016, 12:37 PM
# good cause
Wrestling legend Mick Foley is donating his brain for concussion research
The 50-year-old star is not the only wrestler to do their bit to enhance our understanding of CTE.
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Mar 19th 2016, 2:10 PM
# Concussion
NFL admit link between football and brain disease for the first time
Jeff Miller was speaking before a US congressional committee.
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Mar 15th 2016, 2:10 PM
# claims
The doctor who inspired Will Smith's 'Concussion' movie is convinced OJ Simpson has a brain disease
World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu believes OJ Simpson suffers from CTE
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Jan 28th 2016, 7:04 PM
# precautions
Limiting impacts in training key to cutting concussions - Dr. Michael O'Brien
The head injury specialist feels training time would be far better spent working on skills.
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Jan 12th 2014, 7:00 PM