Concussions

It finally got too hard for me to separate the sport from the league's flaws—especially its glaring refusal to countenance protest.

• By Hanif Abdurraqib

The Super Bowl is in Minneapolis this year. But is the sporting spectacle actually any good for the city? And is the game any good for the country?

• By David M. Perry

Has heightened public attention generated results?

• By Allison Shapiro

It's always easier to blame individuals than it is to blame corporations or organizations.

• By Jay Livingston

A study suggests damaged white matter, the brain's signal cables, may be to blame.

• By Nathan Collins

Researchers report it comes from parents, coaches, teammates, and fans.

• By Tom Jacobs

They both use smelling salts!

• By Ryan O'Hanlon

The increase in suicide among military members is partially driven by a rise in psychiatric illnesses, according to a new study.

• By Andrew Seaman