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With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blast shook the ground and its red flash of fire covered the doorway as U.S. special operations forces blew open a door during a recent training exercise. Moments later, in their next attempt, the boom was noticeably suppressed and the blaze a bit smaller,...
What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. The Texas Board of Parole on Wednesday voted 6-0 against recommending clemency for Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to...
Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday’s last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for this year’s hot air balloon event. One balloon partially caught fire Saturday after hitting...
Tua Tagovailoa will consult experts during bye week as Dolphins aim for the QB to return this season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel is still not getting caught up in timelines when it comes to the status of Tua Tagovailoa, but the Dolphins coach gave an update on Miami's No. 1 quarterback as the team heads into its bye week. “There's some expert consultation that he...
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane leaves game with concussion
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane left Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots with a concussion. Achene took a long time to get up after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jaylinn Hawkins along the sideline after a 12-yard gain in the first...
Parkinson's diagnosis came after Favre began struggling with his right arm, he tells TMZ Sports
Brett Favre was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in January after he began having trouble using his right arm and was unable to hold a screwdriver steady, the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback said in an interview with TMZ Sports. Favre disclosed he has the disease Tuesday as...
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson's disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal...
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. “Concussion is a public health issue of concern at all levels of football, and many other sports, requiring greater...
Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins...
Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move first reported by NFL Network on...
