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.
On Sunday, hundreds of kids lined up to be part of the Good Dad Gang backpack giveaway in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
On Sunday, hundreds of kids lined up to be part of the Good Dad Gang backpack giveaway in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians voted to authorize a strike as the decision to remove Andris Nelsons continues to cause controversy.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
The Red Sox held off the Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.