Sports Illustrated- MLB

Jan 08, 2021

FIFA to Trial Concussion Substitutes at Club World Cup

Players with suspected head injuries can be replaced permanently in Club World Cup games in addition to the team’s five substitutes.

Dec 16, 2020

IFAB Approves Trials for Extra Concussion Substitutes

The aim is to remove the incentive to keep a concussed player on the field and to discourage rushed assessments.

Oct 16, 2020

The Lawyer Who Took on the NFL Over Concussions Has a New Strategy That Could Devastate the NCAA

Jason Luckasevic was the first lawyer to sue the NFL over head injuries, leading to a massive class-action settlement he describes as a "debacle." Now he's taking on the NCAA "case by case by case" in courts across the country.

Oct 07, 2020

In 1989, USC Had a Depth Chart of a Dozen Linebackers. Five Have Died, Each Before Age 50

None of them were felled on the field, but for each former Trojan, football was inextricably tied to mortality. These are their stories.

Sep 02, 2020

'Is This Worth It?' Football, a Suicide and a Path Forward

It has been almost five years since 24-year-old Zac Easter took his life, blaming his own rapid demise on football-related concussions. Those closest to Zac have had to reassess their relationships with the game—but change is a tricky thing.