WWE Seeking To Block Concussion-Related Lawsuits
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is asking a federal judge to block lawsuits by former wrestlers who claim they have suffered long-term health problems from concussions they received in the ring.
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World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is asking a federal judge to block lawsuits by former wrestlers who claim they have suffered long-term health problems from concussions they received in the ring.
Retired NFL players seeking payouts from the potential $1 billion NFL concussion settlement could be waiting until next year based on appeals being weighed this fall.
When NBA union chief Michele Roberts watched Stephen Curry return to a game after his head slammed against the floor and he walked woozily to the locker room, she immediately took a closer look the league's concussion protocols.
University of Michigan sports neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher has treated athletes at all levels and said that while there has been an increase in concussion education and awareness, there is still a lot of misinformation.
The potential $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims appears very close to winning final approval from a federal judge, to the chagrin of critics who believe the plan remains murky or pays too little to struggling former players.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has some words of support for his embattled adversary at the University of Michigan.
"This weekend was just the last straw," said one U-M student.
University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel has issued a statement on the Shane Morris controversy ...
Officials confirm Michigan sophomore quarterback Shane Morris suffered a mild concussion in Saturday's game against Minnesota.
"In my judgment, there was a serious lack of communication that led to confusion on the sideline," he said.
Football accounts for most concussions among kids in sports, with hockey, soccer, wrestling and basketball rounding out the top 5
To many-a-fan's dismay, some players were noticeably 'out of it' and even collapsed after sustaining a head injury during play. While getting injured is something that can happen in any sport, certain protocols need to be followed to ensure player safety.
Beaumont Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Guettler says as children enter sports earlier, the odds for serious injury rises, especially for girls.
Another group of former NHL players has joined the fight for compensation for head injuries they say they incurred while playing, while at the same time targeting the violence of the game that they believe brought about those injuries.
A metro Detroit doctor will have a front row seat to the Olympics in Russia — but not as a spectator.
Despite what appears to be progress, the league's shady history of handling concussions continues to hover.
Former Lions running back Jahvid Best is now going after the NFL and helmet manufacturer Riddell.
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Baseball officials are up front about this: They want to ban home-plate collisions to guard their investments.
There's a big jump in the number of kids showing up at the emergency room with concussions from sports activities.
We hadn't heard much from commissioner Roger Goodell since the NFL and the 4,500 players that were suing the league over the concussion issue settled their lawsuit for $765 million last week.
The injury report finally confirmed what everyone had suspected.
When the NFL awarded $766 million to retired players last week, the sports opinion machine broke into two tribes, and both have been sniping at each other on the internet.
A former Detroit Lions quarterback is among the 10 former players who have had their brains studied with state-of-the-art MRI methods at Wayne State University.
Michigan youth football groups are taking part in a new national program.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Two people are in custody after a man was allegedly assaulted and left in a swampy area of Roscommon County, the Michigan State Police said on Friday.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Oakland County, Michigan, officials are teaming up with local municipalities to educate residents about stormwater.
A 15-year-old boy faces several charges in a shooting at a liquor store on Detroit's east side that left a woman dead and another injured earlier this month, according to court records.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Two people are in custody after a man was allegedly assaulted and left in a swampy area of Roscommon County, the Michigan State Police said on Friday.
Parishioners are mourning the loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a motorist drove through a police perimeter in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.
Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit's top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapolis Colts 25-16.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
More chances for showers through the week
For some Americans, a trip to Nepal has turned into an effort to get to safety. The death toll from Wednesday’s flash floods in the country and along the border with China has risen to at least 676, with around 3,000 people still missing. Two Americans told Wendy Gillette that they were almost caught in the flooding.
Oakland County is teaming up with local communities to help residents better understand stormwater. On Saturday, educators worked with people at Birmingham’s Linden Park. Veronica Ortega shows why it matters.
Parishioners are mourning the tragic loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
For some people, gaming is just a hobby, but in Detroit, a couple is turning it into a learning opportunity through Webdroid.