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The researchers cautioned that the estimate applies only to deceased NFL players and does not predict the prevalence of CTE in living NFL players. The study also doesn't address prevalence among college or youth football players.
A new study released today estimates that 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 most likely had CTE
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Also from yesterday, via @UsernameShwe: A new study estimates that 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5031…
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An estimated 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the neurodegenerative brain disease tied to high-impact sports such as football, according to a new study.
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A new study released today estimates that 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 most likely had CTE
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NBA becomes the latest major U.S. sports league to partner with the prediction market industry.
"We were really just waiting for that moment where we felt like we had all of the proper pieces in place in order for us to get comfortable to move forward."
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The NBA is partnering with Kalshi and Polymarket as the league's "preferred prediction market exchanges." The league is also expanding its deal with DraftKings to incorporate its prediction market offerings.
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.@CFTC and National Basketball Association Sign MOU to Protect Integrity in Professional Basketball: cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressRele…
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NFL files Supreme Court amicus brief, seeking clarity on prediction markets. League source says it would accept a federal framework for sports bets, if it provided the same regulatory approach as states.
CFTC says NFL did not enter into an agreement with the commission that would better allow them to work together.
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Story on tonight's Senate vote to pass the Protect College Sports Act. A couple major steps still remain if it's going to reach a finish line.
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The Protect College Sports Act has passed through the Senate with overwhelming support. 77 total yes votes. We'll have a story with full coverage of the new amendments and what comes next posted shortly.
New Jersey asked SCOTUS on Wednesday to wade into the hotly contested legal battle between state and federal regulators over prediction markets like Kalshi in what could be a landmark decision for the fledgling industry
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NEWS with @DVNJr, @ramonashelburne and @ShamsCharania: The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, sources tell ESPN. espn.com/nba/story/_/id/4963…
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The NBA has fined Steve Ballmer $30 million, and has stripped the Clippers of five first round picks due to this investigation. nytimes.com/athletic/75138…
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This might be the most beautiful thing I've read in my life. What a privilege to be alive in 2026.
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Prediction market @Novig is instituting a nationwide 21+ age requirement.
It's the only such 21+ age requirement in the prediction market category, according to the company.
New York AG Leticia James sued Kalshi today alleging that its offerings were "quintessentially gambling" and is seeking severe financial penalties against the company.
A Kalshi spokesperson referred to the lawsuit as "political theater."
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Prosecutor Christine Antonios told ESPN they primarily balanced public safety and the victim's wishes during the plea negotiation.
"What the victim wanted really weighed heavily on us. She did not want this to go through a really lengthy trial or a lengthy court process."
Ex-CSUB assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison today after accepting a no-contest plea deal earlier this month to 3 felony charges
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Ex-CSUB assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison today after accepting a no-contest plea deal earlier this month to 3 felony charges
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