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"Well, certainly, Dr. McKee's research shows that a number of retired NFL players were diagnosed with CTE, so the answer to that question is certainly 'yes,' but there are also a number of questions that come with that," Miller said.
Appearing before a congressional committee Monday, Jeff Miller, the NFL's senior vice president for health and safety, was asked about a connection between hits in football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. His answer was "certainly yes."
Defensive tackle B.J. Raji says he is taking a hiatus from the NFL and will not play in 2016 following seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
Losing quarterback Brock Osweiler and other key players in free agency, Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos have tough offseason ahead.
The NFL suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant at least one year for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
In a continuing effort to add depth, the Detroit Lions announced Saturday that the team has signed free agent safety Rafael Bush.
The Browns' decision to let four key players leave as free agents left one of them dumbfounded.
The free agency splurge has come and gone on Day 1. Who's left to improve your team?
Restricted free agent running back C.J. Anderson on Thursday visited the Miami Dolphins, who need a replacement for Lamar Miller.
On a day that turned into a free-agent frenzy, the Super Bowl champions are looking for a quarterback.
The Kansas City Chiefs were penalized Wednesday for violating the NFL's anti-tampering rules for having impermissible contact with wide receiver Jeremy Maclin during last year's free agency.
The Houston Texans have filled their biggest need, starting free agency with a splash by snagging Brock Osweiler from Denver.
Some former players believe cannabidiol, or CBD, could help millions who suffer brain injuries each year, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative disease caused by repeated concussions and found in many former NFL players whose brains have been autopsied.
The deal, worth $12 million, with $6 million guaranteed, was announced Wednesday, hours before Gates was set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Johnny Manziel's days with the Browns have dwindled to hours.
Defensive end Mario Williams signed a $16 million, two-year contract Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, who now have an abundance of Pro Bowl pass rushers — for the moment, at least.
The Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 Tuesday night.
The six-year deal is worth up to $90 million and includes $42 million guaranteed, the person said.
"It was an honor to have coached Calvin and was certainly one of the highlights of my career."
Lions fans and football fans in general are reminiscing on the career of one of the sports greatest wide receivers Tuesday.
They have a new man in Bob Quinn and his job is not to run a team that features Calvin Johnson. His job is to bring a winning team to Ford Field.
DeMarco Murray will be leaving Philadelphia after only one season for Tennessee in a trade the Titans hope gives them the running threat they've lacked since releasing Chris Johnson, while the Eagles rid themselves of one of the contracts signed by former coach Chip Kelly.
In the video, Lockette — still wearing a neck brace — detailed how the hit from Dallas' Jeff Heath on a punt return left Lockette with severe neck damage.
In 266 career NFL games, there's only five teams that Peyton Manning never lost to.
After weeks of waiting, the Detroit Lions are seemingly ready for Calvin Johnson to make up his mind about his pending retirement plans.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Monthly rental costs are showing a slight decline in many major metro areas, including Detroit, an industry study says.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
A Detroit police sergeant and officer were suspended without pay for 30 days on Thursday following a vote from the Board of Police Commissioners.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Desmond Burks, 35, of Detroit, was sentenced on Friday to 35 to 60 years in prison, as expected, in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law, delivering a significant blow to the president's signature economic policy.
Echelon Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award .
Hazel Park's Bar Gabi is serving up unique Romanian flavors in Metro Detroit.
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.