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The thing is there are already a huge number of sports that he could partificpate in and make a living, especially in the US. American Football just has deep po
by bliblah 7y ago
The thing is there are already a huge number of sports that he could partificpate in and make a living, especially in the US. American Football just has deep pockets and is willing to hush anyone who provides evidence of CTE.
Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, could have all offered the same opportunities for this athlete without the brain damage that is pretty much guaranteed from playing at a competitive level.
- walshemj 7y agoThe PFA in the UK is looking at brain damage due to heading the ball.
- stevenwoo 7y agoSoccer and hockey are not that safe for CTE, hockey is a full contact sport, the younger one is, the easier it is to get concussed and the impact from heading a soccer ball is enough that those under 14 or so should never be allowed to head the ball. contact sports increases risks for CTE signficantly for kids who only played in childhood: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20151203/playing-contact-sports-in-youth-may-raise-risk-for-degenerative-brain-disease#1 https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20151203/playing-contact-sp...