Families of deceased NFL players pushed an appeals court to reverse a federal court's decision that they must dig up and ...

The family of late NFL tight end Frank Wycheck confirmed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of ... which is one of the most famous plays in NFL history.

A previous version of this story included the incorrect year that Wycheck died. He died on Dec. 9, 2023. If you're a fan of the sport of football this is an amazing time. Five consecutive days of ...

A 2017 study conducted by the Boston University CTE Center concluded that the brains of 99% of former NFL players had at least trace amounts of the neurodegenerative disease. Researchers studied ...

Wycheck's family said in a statement they are grateful for this diagnosis, which they believe further highlights the concerns around CTE in contact sports like football. They want to honor his legacy ...

1994 and 1999: more pathological findings established. 2005: Dr. Bennet Omalu described the first case of CTE in a retired football player, which led to increased concern and media attention ...

which they believe further highlights the concerns around CTE in contact sports like football. They want to honor his legacy with a stronger commitment to player safety and support for those ...