NFL’s Roger Goodell denies link between head injuries and brain diseases before Congress
Goodell denies head injury-brain disease link Before Congress, NFL’s Goodell won’t acknowledge link between head injuries, brain diseases
Goodell defends NFL’s handling of head injuries Conyers seeks independent review of football head injuries, calls it ‘life and death’ issue
Conyers wants review of football head injury data Spanish doctor banned 10 years, 3 cyclists get shorter bans in Portugal’s biggest doping caseLISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s cycling federation has suspended a Spanish doctor for 10 years after finding him guilty of providing illegal substances to riders in the country’s biggest doping case. 3 who died running Detroit race described as experienced runners; autopsies inconclusiveDETROIT — The deaths of three runners who collapsed during a 13.1-mile half marathon appear to have been an aberration, but at least six runners have died while competing in such events in the last two months. Medical examiner: UConn football player killed by single stab wound, death ruled a homicideSTORRS, Conn. — An autopsy shows a University of Connecticut football player was killed by a single stab wound to his abdomen, and the state medical examiner’s office has ruled his death a homicide. US forward Charlie Davies has several broken bones, in serious condition after car accidentARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies had several broken bones and a lacerated bladder after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in which another person was killed. US national team forward Charlie Davies in serious condition after car accidentARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was in serious condition Tuesday evening following a one-vehicle accident in which another person was killed. US national team forward Charlie Davies hurt in car accidentARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was injured in a one-car accident in which another person was killed early Tuesday in the Washington, D.C., area. US national team F Charlie Davies undergoing surgery after single-car accidentARLINGTON, Va. — U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was injured in a one-car accident in which another person was killed early Tuesday in the Washington, D.C., area. Pakistani Taliban expanding their base as fourth attack in days kills 41 at crowded marketISLAMABAD — Militants from the heart of Pakistan teamed up with Taliban insurgents from the remote Afghan border region to carry out the bold weekend assault on army headquarters, the army said Monday — an ominous development as the fourth major attack in just over a week killed 41 people at a northwestern market. Medical examiner: High blood pressure killed obese 13-year-old player who collapsed on fieldST. LOUIS — A medical examiner has ruled that an obese 13-year-old suburban St. Louis football player who collapsed during practice in August died of high blood pressure. Short track speedskater J.R. Celski injured in crash at Olympic trialsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski underwent surgery on his left leg after being injured in a crash at the U.S. short track speedskating championships Saturday night, but it won’t keep him off the Olympic team. Repeat offender Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal drug promotionsWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in fines Wednesday and called the world’s largest drugmaker a repeating corporate cheat for illegal drug promotions that plied doctors with free golf, massages, and resort junkets. Kennedy lived life on a big stage, but constituents say he never forgot the little guyBOSTON — The world remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy for his passionate liberalism, legislative skill and stewardship of a political dynasty. University of Wisconsin bans advertising by beer companies during sports broadcastsMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin football fans listening to games on the radio this fall will hear few, if any, beer ads for the first time in years. Ferrari’s Massa to travel to US to undergo more tests with specialist in racing injuriesSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa will travel to the United States on Friday to undergo tests with a doctor renowned for treating injured race car drivers. Clinton confronts government corruption, rape as a weapon of war in CongoKINSHASA, Congo —U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Monday for Congolese youth to lead nationwide protests against massive corruption and rampant sexual violence in the country’s violence-torn east. F1 driver Felipe Massa already thinking about return to racing, doctor saysBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing and joking about keeping Michael Schumacher away from his car as he recovers from a high-speed crash. Massa no longer in danger but eye damage from crash could affect F1 futureBUDAPEST, Hungary — A doctor says Felipe Massa’s life is no longer in danger, but that the Ferrari driver sustained an eye injury in his crash which could affect his future in Formula One. F1 driver Massa communicating ‘passively’ and showing encouragin signs after medical scansBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s health was improving Monday after the Formula One driver communicated passively with doctors, and medical scans provided encouraging signs after surgery on multiple skull fractures. Formula One driver Massa is stable but remains in life-threatening state after surgeryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa remained in “life-threatening” but stable condition on Sunday following surgery on multiple skull fractures. Ferrari driver Felipe Massa stable after surgery on ‘life-threatening’ injuries from F1 crashBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull injuries Saturday from a high-speed crash during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. He was in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a military hospital. Ferrari driver Felipe Massa stable after surgery on ‘life-threatening’ injuries from crashBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull injuries Saturday from a high-speed crash during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. He was in stable condition in the intensive care unit of a military hospital. F1 Ferrari driver Massa in ‘life-threatening’ condition after surgery following Hungary crashBUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa has undergone “life-threatening” surgery for a fractured skull from a high-speed crash at Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. Mayfield court filing claims independent test negative for methamphetaminesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday. Text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on FridayText of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Friday in L’Aquila, Italy, as provided by the White House: Argentine player David Nalbandian out 4 months after undergoing successful right hip surgeryBARCELONA, Spain — Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be sidelined for four months. Rays DH Pat Burrell sent back to Tampa to have sore neck examined by team doctorsBALTIMORE — Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Pat Burrell was sent back to Florida on Wednesday so he can have his sore neck examined by team doctors. Marlins RHP Scott Proctor has reconstructive elbow surgery, out for about a yearMILWAUKEE — Florida Marlins reliever Scott Proctor is expected to be out for a year after having reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. |
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