First diagnosis of CTE in professional female athlete
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Australian scientists say they have made the world's first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a professional female…
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Head Hits, Not Concussions, Tied to CTE
Repetitive head-impact exposure in American tackle football was linked with…
Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard, 11-time winner of Stanley Cup, diagnosed…
By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer
Henri Richard’s family says the late Hockey Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic…
Soccer, health officials gather for head injury summit amid criticism from CTE…
By JAY COHEN - AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Alecko Eskandrian starred at the University of Virginia before playing for five teams during seven…
CTE cases in soccer players raise fresh questions
JIMMY GOLEN
Associated Press
English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and the proof of his prowess may be in the…
US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE
By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer
English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and the proof of his prowess may be in…
Former NFL star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE
By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years…
Frazier to take year off coaching
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Buffalo Bills coaching staff has a big hole to fill at defensive coordinator after Leslie Frazier informed the team he is taking a…
S. Africa rugby player killed by Hawaii police had acute CTE
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER - Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — A Black former professional rugby player from South Africa shot by police months after…
Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impacts can cause CTE
During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the…