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concussion

[kuhn-kuhsh-uhn] / kənˈkʌʃ ən /


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"Mr Kneeland played in the modern era of concussion protocols and better helmets, and yet he still developed CTE," said Dr Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

In 2023, McConnell tripped, sustained a concussion, and was away from the Senate for nearly six weeks.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

Shoaib Bashir took two in an over and Jofra Archer one, as well as striking Blair Tickner with a blow that eventually ruled the seamer out of the match with concussion.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The Dodgers edged the Minnesota Twins but lost Kyle Tucker to back spasms and Dalton Rushing to a possible concussion.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

“I asked my social worker as soon as she showed up at the hospital. It was a concussion, but...”

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Heading a football lasts a fraction of a second and rarely causes concussions, but it could also explain why some players develop dementia decades later.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Doctors used to worry almost exclusively about concussions, but most headers don’t produce a concussion diagnosis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State — Chris Olave has been great for the Saints, but he’s prone to concussions.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

He sustained four concussions in six years, and met with doctors to see if he could continue his football career.

From MarketWatch Mar. 9, 2026

He told us about Mr. Terupt’s wrestling and concussions and it not being all Peter’s fault.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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