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Concussions

The Mystery of the Immaculate Concussion

Is Russia behind a secret weapon that’s targeted dozens of American diplomats and spies?

Julia Ioffe GQ Oct 2020 20min Permalink

Sports

Why Women's Soccer Players Are Worried About Their Brains

The biggest stars in the world are pledging their brains. Young players are leaving the game with their destinies unfulfilled. The stories they tell spark fear and raise questions. And the science hasn’t even begun to provide answers.

Mirin Fader B/R Mag Sep 2019 20min Permalink

Sports

Everything's Not O.K.

The former NHL tough guy tells his story of head trauma, depression, and his search for peace.

I don’t want to die. But, you know, nothing is for certain. And I’m tired of keeping quiet.

Nick Boynton The Players' Tribune Jun 2018 20min Permalink

Sports

What It's Like To Navigate The NFL's Concussion Settlement Hellscape

The NFL is doing everything it can to avoid paying former players who have dementia.

Dom Cosentino Deadspin May 2018 15min Permalink

Sports

The Future of Football

“Football as we know it is done, because the lawyers are here.”

Spencer Hall SB Nation May 2017 25min Permalink

Sports

A Racing Mind

A profile of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is returning to racing after a series of concussions.

Tommy Tomlinson ESPN the Magazine Feb 2017 25min Permalink

Sports Health

The Concussion Diaries

Suspecting he had CTE and that it would eventually kill him, a former high school football player kept a diary of what was has happening to his brain.

Reid Forgrave GQ Jan 2017 30min Permalink

Sports

What Ever Happened to Joseph Randle?

He was supposed to be the Dallas Cowboys’ star running back. Instead, Joseph Randle is in prison.

Dan Greene Sports Illustrated Jan 2017 30min Permalink

Business Sports

Hooked for Life

“Oh my God, the NFL is using every trick in the book to market to kids.”

George Dohrmann Huffington Post Dec 2016 Permalink

Sports Health

After a Life of Punches, Ex-NHL Enforcer Is a Threat to Himself

A retired fighter worries that he has all the symptoms of CTE.

John Branch New York Times Jun 2016 Permalink

Science Sports

Why Former 49er Chris Borland Is the Most Dangerous Man in Football

“The concussion that led Borland to retire came on a routine play, and that’s precisely his point.”

Steve Fainaru, Mark Fainaru-Wada ESPN Aug 2015 30min Permalink

Sports

Wes Welker Will Not Be Denied

When should a football player, and in particular one who has suffered three concussions in 10 months, retire?

Kevin Van Valkenburg ESPN Dec 2014 10min Permalink

Sports

Can a Better Football Helmet Save Your Kid’s Brain?

The flawed data on safety equipment.

Patrick Hruby Washingtonian Dec 2014 20min Permalink

Best Article Business Sports

His Game, His Rules

A profile of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Don Van Natta Jr. ESPN Mar 2013 25min Permalink

Sports

Will Brain Injury Lawsuits Doom or Save the NFL?

Meet Gene Locks, the onetime Princeton quarterback suing the NFL on behalf of 4,000 former players.

Paul M. Barrett Businessweek Jan 2013 15min Permalink

Science Sports

Did Football Kill Austin Trenum?

Just days after suffering a concussion, a 17-year-old fullback hangs himself. Inside his family’s journey to learn if a brain injury is to blame.

Patrick Hruby Washingtonian Jul 2012 25min Permalink

Science Sports

The People V. Football

The story of former Vikings linebacker Fred McNeill and the lasting impact of his concussions.

Jeanne Marie Laskas GQ Mar 2011 Permalink

Dave Duerson's Secret Life and Tragic End

The demise of an NFL player.

Gus Garcia-Roberts The Miami New Times Apr 2011 20min Permalink