Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
A new study from Boston University looks at the rate of the brain disease CTE in former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.
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The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
What to know about Jalen Hurts' diagnosis
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The legacy of Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears icon
Mike Ditka, a star tight end and renowned coach for the Chicago Bears, has died at the age of 86.
Mike Ditka dies at 86
Legendary football coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86. CBS News Chicago's Matt Zahn reports.
Senate approves sweeping college sports bill
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
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Buffalo Bills kick off NFL Week 2
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Rams coach McVay says he almost left Rams because of insecurities
Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.
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With the Rams a Super Bowl favorite as the season kicks off, coach Sean McVay is forging ahead, having learned from past successes and failures.
McVay, Stafford on Rams culture
Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.
NFL season preview with Joe Musso
CBS Sports' Joe Musso looks ahead as the NFL season ramps up.
New NFL season kicks off
The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off on Wednesday. Chris Bumbaca, staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to share what we can expect.
SEC threatens to run LSU out of the league
The SEC amended its legal complaint on Tuesday, asserting its right to "decide whether to terminate Louisiana State University," rather than tolerate a "forced association" with a league member that has shown a "lack of institutional control." Mark Strassmann has more details.
LSU sued for recruiting former NFL players
The Southeastern Conference is suing LSU over what it calls a "deliberate" effort to recruit professional football players. Mark Strassman has more.
Judge rules against NCAA in eligibility case
Former NFL rookies could be playing college football again after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, giving Louisiana State University a win. Mark Strassmann reports.
Man accused of posing as 49ers player in scam
A man is facing charges of stealing more than $1 million from women he met online as part of an alleged romance scam. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Jared Ochacher report.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
New study raises concerns about CTE in NFL
A new study is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of CTE in NFL players. According to the British Medical Journal, 1 in 4 players who died between 2016 and 2021 had the degenerative brain disease. Concussion & CTE Foundation CEO Chris Nowinski, whose organization helped conduct the study, joins to unpack the findings.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
47-year-old walks onto college football team
A 47-year-old father of three walked onto the San Jose City College football team this year. He is taking a beating, but is loving it, and spoke with Tony Dokoupil about the experience.
NFL legend Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.
Argentina reaches World Cup final
Major League Soccer analyst Kacey White joins "The Takeout" to break down Argentina's last-minute semifinal win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final.
Antonio Freeman on son Alex's World Cup run
Former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Freeman joins CBS News to discuss his son Alex's World Cup run with the U.S. Men's National Team.
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Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
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