There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting
“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions…”
There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting
“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions…”
Can playing football increase Parkinson’s risk?
There’s a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.
Force of hits, not just number, raises CTE risk
New research on CTE finds that the force of hits was critical in whether former football players developed the brain disease later in life.
Do padded helmet covers actually protect football players?
Padded football helmet covers called the Guardian Cap offers a benefit, but not enough of one for the majority of blows that players sustain.
Early tackle football boosts risk of later brain decline
People who start playing tackle football at an early age or play it for more than 11 years have a greater risk of brain decline later.
91% of former NFL players in study had CTE
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
91% of former NFL players in study had CTE
Researchers have diagnosed 345 former NFL players with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) out of 376 former players studied, or 91.7%.
College football bowl games may get players to keep grades up
The opportunity to play in postseason college football tournaments on national TV may motivate student athletes to keep their grades up.
Expert: Flores lawsuit against NFL could spark change
The lawsuit that former head coach Brian Flores has brought against the NFL for racial discrimination could bring change quickly, an expert says.