News Archive

2018

Rod Jones KING5
Family of Rod Jones: Head trauma led to former Husky football star's suicide
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
KING5 ›
Syracuse Media Project
Concussion Reporting Workshop at SU hopes to change the way we view sports injuries
Thursday, December 6, 2018
WSYR ›
Irv Cross KSTP
Ex-NFL Player, Broadcaster Irv Cross Announces Brain Donation to Help Others Suffering
Sunday, November 18, 2018
KSTP ›
CLF Media Project The Ringer
‘We’ll Be Back After This Concussion’
Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Ringer ›
CLF Media Project
New Concussion Legacy Foundation Media Project has J.A. Adande’s Medill students, others learning concussion reporting best practices
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Awful Announcing ›
College CTE cases
New report shows CTE is a major concern in college football, too
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
New York Daily News ›
Why do some people get CTE? It may be in their genes
Saturday, November 3, 2018
CNN ›
CTE high cost for wife
Here's what it's like to be the wife of a football player with CTE
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Yahoo! News ›
ESPN Tackle Football Legislation
Debate over youth tackle football an extension of country's polarized politics
Friday, September 28, 2018
ESPN ›
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim CTE
What happened to Daniel Te’o-Nesheim? Nearly a year after ex-UW star’s death, family finds answers
Thursday, September 27, 2018
The Seattle Times ›
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim CTE Diagnosis
A Football Player’s Descent Into Pain and Paranoia
Thursday, September 27, 2018
The New York Times ›
Chris Nowinski Youth Football
The Uncertain Future of Youth Football
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Northern Public Radio ›
Sgt. Kevin Ash CTE
KARE 11 Investigates: CTE found in Minnesota soldier
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
KARE 11 ›
Chris Nowinski Red White and Blue Pod
What Everyone Should Know About Brain Injury
Monday, September 17, 2018
Team RWB Eagle Nation Podcast ›
Chris Nowinski Bloomberg
The NFL’s Very Profitable Existential Crisis
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Bloomberg Businessweek ›
Mick Foley Brain Pledge
Chicago history sticks with Mick Foley
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Windy City Slam ›
NCAA CTE Lawsuits
NCAA accused of failing to protect football players from head injuries
Friday, September 7, 2018
CBS This Morning ›
Team Up Speak Up Canada
'Team Up Speak Up' concussion-spotting message a vital one
Friday, September 7, 2018
Toronto Sun ›
LA84 Flag Football
The Real Cost of Youth Sports
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Forbes ›
Houston Chronicle Chris Nowinski
Q&A: Concussion expert Chris Nowinski on the NFL's new rules and more
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Houston Chronicle ›
Julia Manning Concussion KCCI
Battle with brain injury leads KCCI staffer on incredible journey
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
KCCI Des Moines ›
Irv Cross Brain Pledge
Ex-Eagle Irv Cross tormented by pain but not bitterness
Monday, September 3, 2018
Philly.com ›
Mike Adamle CTE Skeptics
Despite evidence, skeptics try to cast doubt on CTE-football link
Thursday, August 30, 2018
NBC News ›
Chris Nowinski on Helmets
It's not just about looking cool. High school football helmet designs look to soften impact of blows to head
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Desert Sun ›
I'm Listening featuring Chris Nowinski
Mike Shinoda, Barret Robbins, Michael Phelps, Dr. Chris Nowinski & More Join I'm Listening
Monday, August 27, 2018
Radio.com ›
VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank USA Today
Researchers close in on CTE diagnosis in living, one brain at a time
Friday, August 24, 2018
USA Today Sports ›
Chris Nowinski Pac 12 Hotline
Podcast: Concussion expert Chris Nowinski on the state, and future, of football
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Mercury News ›
Baystate Business: Nurse Staffing Initiative (Radio)
Baystate Business: Nurse Staffing Initiative (Radio)
Friday, August 17, 2018
Bloomberg Bay State Business ›
Ron Capps Brain Pledge
Drag racer Capps to donate brain to CTE research
Friday, August 17, 2018
San Diego Tribune ›
Michigan Concussion Survey
Survey reveals concussions greater for girls in Michigan
Thursday, August 16, 2018
The Detroit News ›
Hayley Wickenheiser Brain Pledge
I donated my brain for research. You should too.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
CBC Sports ›
Chris Chicago Honors Windy City Slam
The real main event: Chris Nowinski faces his toughest opponent
Friday, August 3, 2018
Windy City Slam ›
CTE made life miserable for family of former Hermitage, Redskins player
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Richmond Times-Dispatch ›
Lisa DiMucci Book Head to Heart
Head To Heart
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Barrington Country Magazine ›
VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank Lewy Body
Athletes who play football, contact sports may face greater risk of Lewy Body Disease
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
USA Today ›
Chris Nowinski Larry Fedora CTE
Chris Nowinski joins Taz & The Moose to discuss Larry Fedora's comments on CTE
Friday, July 20, 2018
Taz & The Moose CBS Sports Radio ›
Project Enlist Indy Star
Drag racing teammates pledge to donate brains to concussion research
Friday, July 20, 2018
Indy Star ›
Project Enlist 9News
Entire professional sports team donating brains to science
Friday, July 20, 2018
9News ›
Project Enlist Auto Week
ULTIMATE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: NHRA'S DON SCHUMACHER RACING DRIVERS PLEDGE BRAINS TO CTE RESEARCH
Friday, July 20, 2018
Auto Week ›
Project Enlist AP
Hotrod team donates brains, urges same from military members
Friday, July 20, 2018
Associated Press ›
Larry Fedora CTE
What is CTE? UNC Coach Questions Evidence On Brain Disease Linked to Football
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Newsweek ›
Dr. Robert Cantu on FIFA
FIFA’s CTE Problem: Are Soccer Regulators Doing Enough to Prevent Brain Injuries?
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Rolling Stone ›
Mens Health Youth Football
We Know Football Is Dangerous. So Why Are We Still Letting Our Sons Play It?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Men's Health ›
Chris Nowinski Neck Strengthening
Don’t neglect your neck during training
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Hamilton Spectator ›
Les Williams Alabama Concussion Lawsuit
Former Alabama player Les Williams is one of more than 100 suing NCAA over brain injuries
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Grand Forks Herald ›
Joe DeNucci CTE
Even in death, Joe DeNucci’s still fighting for all boxers
Monday, July 2, 2018
Boston Herald ›
Tyler Hilinski CTE Sports Illustrated
A CTE Researcher Reflects on Tyler Hilinski's Suicide, Concussions and the Future of Football
Monday, July 2, 2018
Sports Illustrated ›
Brett Gardner Yankees Concussion
Brett Gardner Shook Off a Collision, but Questions Persist
Friday, June 29, 2018
The New York Times ›
AP Tyler Hilinski CTE
CTE Q&A: What happened to Tyler Hilinski, what can be done
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Associated Press ›
KNX Tyler Hilinski
KNX - Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. on Tyler Hilinski
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
KNX 1070 Los Angeles ›
Nick Boynton Brain Pledge
Boynton joins NHL concussion lawsuit, pledges brain to science
Thursday, June 21, 2018
TSN ›
Elana Meyers Taylor Brain Pledge
Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor Is Saving Her Brain For Future Female Athletes
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
GPB News ›
Noah Bond Post-Concussion Syndrome
‘The Deep Season’: Family learns the value of community, concussion awareness through son’s injury on the football field
Monday, May 14, 2018
Madison Journal Today ›
Chris Nowinski NRL Concussion Protocol
Concussion expert urges NRL to keep transparency around breaches
Friday, May 11, 2018
The Australian ›
Dr. Ann McKee VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank
Hockey Players Are the Next Frontier in Head Trauma Research
Monday, May 7, 2018
Sports Illustrated ›
Jeff Parker CTE Diagnosis
Out of the dark: Late NHL player with Chippewa Falls ties posthumously diagnosed with CTE
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Leader-Telegram ›
Jeff Parker CTE New York Times
The Tragic Diagnosis They Already Knew: Their Brother Died With C.T.E.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
The New York Times ›
Jeff Parker CTE KSTP
Medical Records Show Late NHL Player from Minnesota Suffered Severe CTE
Thursday, May 3, 2018
KSTP ›
Mother Jones CTE Study
Scientists Were Already Concerned About Kids Playing Tackle Football. It’s Worse Than They Thought.
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Mother Jones ›
CBS
Children who play football before age 12 show CTE-related symptoms much sooner
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
CBS This Morning ›
Time
Playing Youth Tackle Football Is Linked to Earlier Symptoms of Brain Disease
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
TIME ›
BU
MED Researchers: Youth Football Linked to Earlier Brain Problems
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Boston University Today ›
Kyle Raarup CTE
Kyle's Story: Minnesota Family Raising Awareness about CTE
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
ABC 5 ›
Chris Nowinski Lompoc Record
Former athlete leading the effort to solve sports concussion crisis
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Lompoc Record ›
Chris Nowinski Concussion Symposium
Dignity Health holding free concussion symposium Saturday in Arroyo Grande
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Santa Maria Times ›
Chuck Long Flag Football Under 14
How old should kids be before they play tackle football? This Iowa legend says 14.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Des Moines Register ›
Gary Bettman Hockey CTE
Bettman misleads on claims about CTE research, scientist says
Thursday, April 12, 2018
TSN ›
Gary Bettman Hockey CTE
Experts say CTE ‘is associated with ice hockey play,’ contradicting Gary Bettman’s denial on WFAN
Thursday, April 12, 2018
New York Daily News ›
Chris Nowinski Mary Seau CTE Foundation
At Seau symposium, CTE researcher makes his case against youth tackle football
Saturday, March 31, 2018
San Diego-Union-Tribune ›
NFL Helmet Hit Rule Change
NFL's landmark safety rule bans lowering the head to hit an opponent
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Toronto Sun ›
ABC Radio Global Brain Bank
Australian sports 'Brain Bank' opens in Sydney
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
ABC News Radio Australia ›
ABC Australia Global Brain Bank
Australia’s first brain bank for athletes
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Triple J Hack ›
ABC Radio Global Brain Bank
Australian 'Brain Bank' to enable research of sport-related head injuries
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
ABC News Radio Australia ›
Australian Sports Brain Bank Dr. Buckland
Head first: sports brain bank launched
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
University of Sydney ›
Chris Nowinski Global Brain Bank Launch
Footballers to donate their brains to promote concussion awareness
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
9News ›
SBS News Colin Scotts
'Brain bank': Football stars to donate brains to science
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
SBS News ›
Australian Sports Brain Bank Launch
Australia's first sports brain bank launched to find head injury and disease link
Monday, March 26, 2018
The Sydney Morning Herald ›
Peter FitzSimons Brain Pledge
Brain bank is a big boost to making everyone aware of concussion
Monday, March 26, 2018
The Sydney Morning Herald ›
Australian Rugby Players Brain Donation
US concussion crusader pushes codes on ‘brain bank’ donations
Friday, March 23, 2018
The Australian ›
Chris Nowinski TED Talk
Can I have your brain? The quest for truth about concussions and CTE
Monday, March 19, 2018
TED ›
AJ Francis Chris Nowinski Interview
Chris Nowinski on Jobbing Out
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Jobbing Out Podcast ›
Audrey Holt
Lady Bears Holt: From Player To Mentor
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Ozarks First ›
Chris Nowinski Guardian Youth Football
'It's un-American': will the government and CTE fears kill US youth football?
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
The Guardian ›
ESPN Duerson Act
Illinois House to debate, vote on organized tackle football ban for kids under 12
Thursday, March 1, 2018
ESPN ›
Sal DiMucci CTE
Ex-Loyola football player Sal DiMucci: Another tragedy linked to CTE
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Chicago Sun-Times ›
Chris Nowinski New York Daily News
Despite new NFL concussion report, self-reporting still not where it needs to be
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
New York Daily News ›
Dr. Ann McKee Jeff Parker Brain
Family of Late Minnesota Hockey Star Waiting for Results from CTE Lab
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
KSTP-TV ›
Chris Nowinski Flag Football Under 14
Christopher Nowinski of the Concussion Legacy Foundation on The Ben Joravsky Show
Thursday, February 22, 2018
WCPT 820 Chicago ›
Elana Meyers Taylor Brain Pledge
Elana Meyers Taylor to donate brain for concussion research
Monday, February 19, 2018
Megyn Kelly TODAY ›
Pyeonchang 2018 WInter Olympics Concussion
Hard falls at Olympics but no hard rules about concussions
Sunday, February 18, 2018
AP News ›
Chris Nowinski Nantucket Project
In Greenwich, hockey great recounts experience with head trauma
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Greenwich Times ›
Good Morning America Female Olympic Brain Pledges
3 female Olympians pledge to donate brains for concussion research
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Good Morning America ›
Angela Ruggiero Hayley Wickenheiser Brain Pledges
Angela Ruggiero, Hayley Wickenheiser pledge brains to concussion research
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
ESPN ›
Angela Ruggiero Brain Pledge
Olympian hopes more female athletes will donate their brains for concussion research
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
USA Today Sports ›
Elana Meyers Taylor Hayley Wickenheiser Angela Ruggiero Brain Pledge
Three female Olympians pledge to donate their brains for concussion research
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Yahoo Sports ›
Patrick Chung Concussion Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2018: Did New England Patriots, ex-Duck S Patrick Chung continue playing with concussion?
Monday, February 5, 2018
Oregon Live ›
Elana Meyers Taylor Brain Pledge
Elana Meyers Taylor to donate brain for concussion research
Monday, February 5, 2018
USA Today Sports ›
670 the Score Dave Duerson Act
Score Values: The Dave Duerson Act
Sunday, February 4, 2018
670 The Score ›
Huffington Post Ban Youth Football
It’s Time To Ban Youth Tackle Football
Friday, February 2, 2018
Huffington Post ›
NBC Philadelphia Flag Football Under 14
NFL Players Warn Parents of Tackle Football Dangers, CTE
Friday, February 2, 2018
NBC Philadelphia ›
Engadget Cantu Helmets
Technology can’t save football players' brains
Friday, February 2, 2018
Engadget ›
Yahoo Football Safety
NFL: Tackling targeted in gridiron's new safety frontier
Friday, February 2, 2018
Agence France Presse ›
Megyn Kelly TODAY Youth Football
Ex-NFL player fighting brain trauma: It's not only athletes who get CTE
Thursday, February 1, 2018
TODAY Show ›
Mike Adamle Project: Rise Above
Mike Adamle Makes Big Announcement on 'Megyn Kelly Today'
Thursday, February 1, 2018
NBC News 10 ›
Star Tribune Youth Football
Is NFL's massive popularity headed for a fall?
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Star Tribune ›
BBC News Football
The End Zone
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
BBC News ›
Star Tribune Brain Trauma
America's most popular sport, football, takes on its toughest foe, brain trauma
Monday, January 29, 2018
Minneapolis Star Tribune ›
WBUR NFL Viewing Habits
WBUR Poll: For Head Injuries, Football Fans Support Regulation, But Haven't Changed Viewing Habits
Monday, January 29, 2018
WBUR ›
Dave Duerson Act to Prevent CTE
Proposed 'Dave Duerson Act' could ban tackle football for Illinois children under 12
Friday, January 26, 2018
Chicago Sun-Times ›
Tregg Duerson Duerson Act
Duerson Act would ban pre-teen tackle football in Illinois
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The Associated Press ›
Rep. Carol Sente Duerson Act
Bill in Illinois state legislature would ban tackle football for kids younger than 12
Thursday, January 25, 2018
USA Today Sports ›
Chris Borland Flag Football
Ex-NFL player Chris Borland advocate for flag football for children under 12
Thursday, January 25, 2018
USA Today ›
Duerson Act Tregg
Lawmakers in Illinois, New York propose tackle football bans for youth
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Reuters ›
John Mackey Bill NY
New York Legislator Renews Effort to Bar Tackle Football for Children
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The New York Times ›
Dr. Robert Cantu Gronk Concussion
Concussion Expert Talks Gronkowski Head Injury, Details NFL Protocol
Monday, January 22, 2018
NECN ›
Boston Herald Hits Cause CTE
Kalter: BU study finds link between mild head hits and CTE
Friday, January 19, 2018
Boston Herald ›
Flag Football Under 14 Launch
Can a group of former NFL players convince parents to only let their kids play flag football?
Thursday, January 18, 2018
USA Today Sports ›
LA Times Hits Not Concussions Cause CTE
Forget concussions. The real risk of CTE comes from repeated hits to the head, study shows
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Los Angeles Times ›
Harry Carson Flag Football Under 14
Ex-NFL stars urge no tackle football before age 14
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Newsday ›
Repeated Head Hits, Not Just Concussions, May Lead To A Type Of Chronic Brain Damage
Thursday, January 18, 2018
NPR ›
Dr. Ann McKee Jim Braude WGBH
Head Of BU CTE Center On New Study
Thursday, January 18, 2018
WGBH News ›
CTE caused hits to the head
It's not concussions that cause CTE. It's repeated hits, a study finds
Thursday, January 18, 2018
CNN ›
NHL Injury Information
Some NHL teams hide injury information, but it might be hurting players
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Washington Post ›
Cam Newton Concussion Protocol
NFL in contact with Carolina Panthers about handling of Cam Newton after hit
Monday, January 8, 2018
Chicago Tribune ›
Dr. Ann McKee 60 Minutes
Combat veterans suffering from same brain disease as concussion victims
Thursday, January 4, 2018
CBS 60 Minutes ›

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