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Brain injuries and legal battles: the NFL’s persistent problem with CTE

The league first publicly accepted there was a link between the sport and the incurable brain disease in 2016 – but still outright denied claims

The Guardian - US

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?

The Guardian - UK

New research suggests concussion risks can be outweighed by the benefits of playing sport

CTE: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.

The Conversation

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Miami Dolphins reach decision on Tua Tagovailoa after NFL star advised to retire

The 24-year-old was told that he should retire after suffering multiple concussions this past season with fears of future injuries and the Miami Dolphins have sent a clear message to the quarterback

Daily Mirror

Voices: All of us who watch this brutal – but thrilling – sport are responsible for what befell Damar Hamlin

NFL long accused of ignoring dangers of sport and controversy riven by race and class

The Independent UK

Many coroners have no medical background

“A coroner doesn’t have to ever have taken a science class in their life."

Salon

The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not

When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation: If you ever want to know when, how — and where — to kill someone, I can tell you, and you’ll get away with it. No problem.

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Tua Tagovailoa responds after NFL star told to retire at 24 due to concussions

The Miami Dolphins was told that he should retire by a leading CTE doctor after suffering two scary concussions in five days as questions have arisen on why he was allowed to return to the field

Daily Mirror

Tua Tagovailoa to make NFL return weeks after being told to retire over concussion fear

Tua Tagovailoa will return to the field next Sunday as the Miami Dolphins quarterback has been cleared by the NFL, and apparently he has 'exceeded NFL protocol' behind the scenes

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

Daily Mirror

NFL star Tua Tagovailoa told to retire at 24 due to concussion fears in damning claim

NFL megastar quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been told to retire despite being just 24 years old, after the Miami Dolphins star suffered a concussion just days after a scary injury in a separate game

Daily Mirror

Knights legend James McManus discusses life after a rugby league career ended by multiple concussions

"I've always been one to stand up for myself."

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