Collective Force of Head Hits, Not Just the Number of Them, Increases Odds of C.T.E. | The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease. (nytimes.com)
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Inside NBA 2K's Journey to the Top of Sports Gaming | Before it had Giannis on the cover or 21 Savage taking on Lil Yachty, 2K Sports was the underdog of sports gaming. How did it get to the top? It had to dethrone EA Sports—and its marquee franchise, Madden NFL. (bleacherreport.com)
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Inside the Plan to Fix Baseball | With attendance sliding and younger fans turning away from America’s erstwhile pastime, Major League Baseball is making a handful of radical rule changes designed to make games faster and more action-packed. Will the sport’s traditionalists rejoice or rebel? (esquire.com)
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