After latest CTE study, how much longer can football survive?

In a new report about CTE, the worst numbers belong to the NFL. But the damage begins long before that. Willfully ignoring this is a dangerous game.

In a new report about CTE, the worst numbers belong to the NFL. But the damage begins long before that. Willfully ignoring this is a dangerous game.

Andrew Hawkins’ brain donation makes retirement even more bittersweet

The disturbing CTE report on the day Andrew Hawkins retired injects cruel reality into his generous donation of his brain for future study.

The disturbing CTE report on the day Andrew Hawkins retired injects cruel reality into his generous donation of his brain for future study.

At 70 and as a paroled felon, O.J. Simpson can’t stop being O.J. Simpson

Even while being paroled from prison, O.J. Simpson came off like someone who expects to get a pass. It’s too late to expect him to stop.

Even while being paroled from prison, O.J. Simpson came off like someone who expects to get a pass. It’s too late to expect him to stop.

O.J. Simpson parole hearing: What to know, how to watch

O.J. Simpson’s parole hearing Thursday is the next chapter of his surreal story, or the continuation of a current one. Here is what to expect and how to watch.

O.J. Simpson’s parole hearing Thursday is the next chapter of his surreal story, or the continuation of a current one. Here is what to expect and how to watch.

‘Clean-cut,’ respectable hair won’t save Colin Kaepernick, just as it didn’t save Michael Vick

Michael Vick added “presentable” hair to the list of excuses why Colin Kaepernick is still out of the NFL. Vick’s reasoning is what’s really sloppy.

Michael Vick added “presentable” hair to the list of excuses why Colin Kaepernick is still out of the NFL. Vick’s reasoning is what’s really sloppy.

When Kirk Cousins says little about Washington’s past and present, he says a lot

Kirk Cousins has seen quarterbacks dragged in Washington. Now he sees management’s recent history, and he is just fine watching what they do now.

Kirk Cousins has seen quarterbacks dragged in Washington. Now he sees management’s recent history, and he is just fine watching what they do now.

NFL GM rankings: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

The person who leads this year’s general manager rankings is not a surprise. That two of the jobs had to be filled so late remains baffling.

The person who leads this year’s general manager rankings is not a surprise. That two of the jobs had to be filled so late remains baffling.

Bad news for NFL owners and players now is a bad omen for labor deal later

Feel pretty sure that NFL owners will not lock out players in 2021, or that players will not go on strike? Don’t be. The conditions now are not encouraging.

Feel pretty sure that NFL owners will not lock out players in 2021, or that players will not go on strike? Don’t be. The conditions now are not encouraging.

If Sam Darnold stays at USC, he disrupts certain NFL teams’ scripts for 2017-18

Do NFL teams have to put their “Suck for Sam” strategy on hold? One report about Sam Darnold could be changing everything for teams like the Jets in 2017.

Do NFL teams have to put their “Suck for Sam” strategy on hold? One report about Sam Darnold could be changing everything for teams like the Jets in 2017.

One deadly day a year ago woke up athletes long before Colin Kaepernick took a knee

A year ago Thursday, America saw Alton Sterling and Philando Castile killed on camera. Colin Kaepernick and other athletes chose not to ignore it.

A year ago Thursday, America saw Alton Sterling and Philando Castile killed on camera. Colin Kaepernick and other athletes chose not to ignore it.