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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Bob Probert's Condition Explained

Former NHL star Bob Probert died in June, and researchers have just determined that he suffered from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Probert, who was 45 when he died of heart failure, left his brain to science because he believed the head trauma he experienced on the ice had caused...

William Hayes' Teammates Giving Him a Hard Time About Concussion

William Hayes understands the kidding. And although concussions in the NFL this season clearly are no laughing matter, the Tennessee Titans defensive end said there has been humor found in his situation. And it has been very much at his expense. Hayes was on the sideline not wearing his helmet Sunday when an errant pass...

Brett Favre Fails Concussion Test

Brett Favre is looking increasingly unlikely to play Sunday in the Minnesota Vikings' season finale, as he still has not been cleared to return from a concussion. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Favre on Wednesday failed the neurological test that all NFL players must pass before being cleared to return to the...

Reggie Wayne Welcomes Return of Fellow Colts WR Austin Collie

INDIANAPOLIS -- Reggie Wayne's liking what he sees from Austin Collie this week. That's because Wayne, the Indianapolis Colts' four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, has seen Collie -- a second-year veteran wide receiver -- practicing full this week for the first time in a while. And Wayne said that should benefit the Colts...

Aaron Rodgers Doubtful for Week 15

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has suffered two concussions this season, and he hasn't been able to practice this week as a result of post-concussion symptoms. The right thing for the Packers to do is to show they take concussions seriously and hold Rodgers out a week. It appears they're ready to do just that. Rodgers...

Background on Concussions

Concussion, from the Latin concutere ("to shake violently") or the Latin concussus ("action of striking together"), is the most common type of traumatic brain injury.

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