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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) lies on the field after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Opinion | Tua, it’s time to hang up the cleats

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • September 24, 2024
On Sept. 12, Dolphins fans watched their franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa take another wince-inducing hit, and the gasps that followed sucked all the air out of the stadium.  I too gasped when I saw the unfortunately familiar scene — Tagovailoa on the ground.
An image of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Opinion | Let’s Talk About CTE

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • December 1, 2023

America loves their contact sports — and I get it. There’s nothing better than getting together with a group of friends and watching whatever game is on. There is a reason why sports are so popular...

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis speaking at a press conference on May 18.

National Sports Brain Bank created, researches causes and treatments for sports-related brain injuries

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • May 23, 2023
The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine announced the creation of the National Sports Brain Bank, a study that researches causes of and treatments for contact sport-related neurodegenerative disorders.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) reacts after a second half touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 12. He then received a one-game suspension for injuring Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in fourth quarter. (Sam Riche/TNS)

Editorial: NFL player safety more important than politics

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 6, 2017

It seems like the National Football League won’t leave the headlines. The week 13 game Monday night between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals turned violent, resulting in a potentially...

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