Neurological disorders

Judge approves fix to stem race bias in NFL concussion deal
By Maryclaire Dale Mar. 04, 2022 12:20 PM EST
Judge: Black retired NFL players denied payments for dementia in $1B concussion settlement can seek rescoring, retesting
Mar. 04, 2022 12:19 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Judge: Black retired NFL players denied payments for dementia in $1B concussion settlement can seek rescoring, retesting.
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Family says former Cowboys player, NFL head coach Dan Reeves has died at the age of 77 of complications from dementia
Jan. 01, 2022 09:39 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Family says former Cowboys player, NFL head coach Dan Reeves has died at the age of 77 of complications from dementia.
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His Cause: NFL broadcaster's shoes will show damaged brain
By Jimmy Golen Dec. 03, 2021 04:58 PM EST
Former Raiders fullback Steve Smith dies at age 57
Nov. 20, 2021 08:00 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Former Raiders fullback Steve Smith has died after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was 57.
The Raiders...
NFL agrees to end race-based dementia testing in proposal to settle concussion claims that have paid nearly $1 billion
Oct. 20, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — NFL agrees to end race-based dementia testing in proposal to settle concussion claims that have paid nearly $1 billion.
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NFL, players agree to end 'race-norming' in $1B settlement
By Maryclaire Dale Oct. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EDT

Former Pro Bowl lineman, broadcaster Tunch Ilkin dies at 63
By Will Graves Sep. 04, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

Almanac has nearly 500 pages of analytics and analysis
By The Associated Press Aug. 27, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Aiding Alzheimer's Association personal for Broncos, Bowlens
By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 18, 2021 03:00 PM EDT
Longtime Steelers broadcaster Ilkin retiring to fight ALS
Jun. 03, 2021 10:22 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers radio analyst Tunch Ilkin is retiring to focus on his fight against ALS.
Ilkin, who played...

NFL pledges to halt 'race-norming,' review Black claims
By Maryclaire Dale Jun. 02, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Retired Black players say NFL brain-injury payouts show bias
By Maryclaire Dale And Michelle R. Smith May. 14, 2021 01:09 PM EDT
Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael says he has ALS
Apr. 23, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl championship team, says he has been diagnosed with ALS.
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Ex-NFL player's brain to be probed for trauma-related harm
By Meg Kinnard And Michelle Liu Apr. 09, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

Lawyers battle over 'race-norming' in NFL dementia tests
By Maryclaire Dale Mar. 22, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

Judge tosses suit over 'race-norming' in NFL dementia tests
By Maryclaire Dale Mar. 08, 2021 11:49 AM EST