BLANKJun 10, 2016
In this week’s “Scheer Intelligence” podcast, Truthdig's editor in chief speaks with the former University of Southern California football player about living with the brain injuries Davis sustained during his celebrated career. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 25, 2016
The report, conducted by congressional investigators, reveals how the National Football League put pressure on the National Institutes of Health to take funds from an independent researcher and give it to the NFL’s committee on brain injuries. The report, conducted by congressional investigators, reveals how the National Football League put pressure on the National Institutes of Health to take funds from an independent researcher and give it to the NFL’s committee on brain injuries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Allen Barra / TruthdigMay 2, 2016
The sports media were among the most surprised by the recent news that a four-game suspension was back on for the football star. But given Brady’s and the Patriots’ history, it really shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Mark Heisler / TruthdigApr 22, 2016
In determining the effect of concussions on the lives of football players, nobody lawyers up while making sincere protestations of loving the other side like the NFL commissioner. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Allen Barra / TruthdigMar 15, 2016
In the 1980s, the real estate mogul bought a team in the fledging United States Football League, promising "I'm going to build this team just like I built Trump Tower." That didn't happen. Instead, the league itself went into a death spiral as the man who is now a presidential contender made a series of bad decisions. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Mark Heisler / TruthdigMar 10, 2016
The NFL star has received millions in endorsements, largely because of his reputation as the All-American boy next door. But as he retires, he is being chased by accusations that he exposed himself to a woman in 1996 and that he used a banned substance after a 2011 surgery. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigFeb 6, 2016
Kenny "The Snake" Stabler suffered woefully from a condition brought on by head trauma. He deserved better from the NFL, and all pro football players deserve better. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 30, 2016
Voluntary steps to include more people of color and women should be a priority throughout the entire Hollywood system of moviemaking, from studios’ executive ranks to casting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigNov 19, 2015
Lawyers appealing a National Football League plan to address concussion-linked injuries in former players say the settlement excludes the chief brain injury associated with the sport. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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