New York Times Responds To NFL's Accusations Of 'Ignoring The Facts'
It did not take long for the Times to respond to the NFL, and the answer was actually quite humorous.
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It did not take long for the Times to respond to the NFL, and the answer was actually quite humorous.
It's a frustrating time to be one of the most outspoken and experienced advocates for concussion awareness and prevention.
On Thursday morning, The New York Times dropped a semi-bombshell on the NFL. The league's response was predictably strong.
Here we go again.
In a shocking admission to a Congressional roundtable, an NFL executive has formally admitted a connection between football and C.T.E.
TSN published a disturbing account of the struggles of several former players with concussions and CTE - as well as their own complicity in the lack of concussion treatment.
Brandi Chastain, whose penalty kick gave the United States the 1999 Women's World Cup title, has pledged her brain for concussion research.
Gary Bettman went above and beyond to discredit two doctors who testified to the effects of a concussion while also overlooking a potential brazen disregard for player safety by the Calgary Flames.
Former NFL quarterback Ken Stabler has been found to have C.T.E., which shows that no player can completely avoid the head trauma that comes with the game - and that the NFL needs to make significant changes to live on.
From the 2014 to 2015 seasons, the incidence of concussions has risen significantly in the NFL.
As it turns out, the NFL can actually work swiftly to correct a report it deems inaccurate.
A South Shore company jumps to the head of the class in a government funded study on head health.
A local company has developed a blood test that could make identifying a concussion a lot easier.
If seen by millions of Americans, the film "Concussion" will no doubt make a major impact on the sport of football as we know it.
Now, as ever, the NFL does not know how to properly protect its players against concussions.
"And they're kicking babies out of games. But a referee makes a mistake and they never are punished."
The NFL's concussion problems came into focus in the national spotlight this week. What is being done about it?
In the NHL's latest move in the massive concussion lawsuit against former players, the league has subpoenaed BU's CTE Center for their records.
"You can't easily dismiss it, because it affects your kids. So this is something that is far-reaching. ... It doesn't just affect the guys playing at the NFL level; it affects your kids in high school, it affects kids in middle school, it affects youth programs that may no longer exist. It affects a lot."
A federal judge questioning his league's behavior may not be the biggest problem facing the NFL commissioner on Monday.
Former NHL player Dan LaCouture called Toucher & Rich Thursday morning to discuss his concussion history and why he's suing the NHL for it.
High-profile athletes drawing attention to concussions have changed how contact sports are coached.
Boston researchers just found a connection between the age former NFL players were when they started playing and how they think later in life.
Edelman was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with both a concussion and a thigh injury.
There was something different about a North Shore football team on Sunday.
Two young men pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Boston to their roles in an explosion at Harvard Medical School last year.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
A new soccer tournament will welcome players of all abilities to Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Two young men pleaded guilty Friday to their roles in an explosion at Harvard Medical School last year.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Award-winning chef Jeffrey MacDonald is accused of killing his wife inside Hotel UMass in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts announced Thursday it will soon close, citing "years of financial pressure."
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The 2026 NFL Draft got underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 10 total selections over three days.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.