Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease that can only be diagnosed after death. It has been frequently diagnosed among former football and hockey players who have experienced repeated head trauma. Boston University’s CTE center is currently conducting a study on living individuals who may be at risk for CTE. One of the …
Former pro hockey player Nic Kerdiles, who was once engaged to Savannah Chrisley, has tragically passed away in a road accident at the age of 29. Kerdiles, who transitioned from being an athlete to a real estate broker in Nashville, was involved in a motorcycle crash in the early hours of September 23. According to …
It seems that an unusual privacy scandal has abruptly ended Mike Babcock’s tenure as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Babcock, aged 60, resigned on Sunday, just three days before the start of training camp, without even coaching a single NHL game for the team. The Columbus Blue Jackets had recently appointed him …
The New York Islanders are gearing up for training camp with a roster that remains largely intact from last season’s playoff team. Despite their early exit from the playoffs, captain Anders Lee is optimistic about the upcoming season. Lee said, “We fell short in a tough series. Obviously, it doesn’t sit well. It’s not where …
The Rangers’ Decision on Brennan Othmann: A Lesson from the Past The New York Rangers have had a mixed track record when it comes to developing high-end prospects, and they need to carefully consider how they handle Brennan Othmann this season. However, if the 16th overall pick in the 2021 draft proves to be too …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know US autoworkers have gone on strike, affecting America’s “Big Three” carmakers—GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Hollywood writers and studios are set to restart talks next week after a 20-week strike that has halted showbiz. President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted on federal gun …
According to a new report from Pitchbook, over a third of the 153 major professional men’s sports teams in the US—those comprising the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, and NHL—are partly owned by private equity groups. Read More A new investment research group found that 60 US men’s teams (and 3 Canadian teams in American leagues)—collectively …
The Growing Challenges of Keeping Up with Live Sports Live sports have always been the most popular content on television in the US, with the top 10 telecasts last year being major sporting events. This trend is not new – in fact, 22 out of the 30 most-watched TV programs in US history are Super …
The Rangers Return to the Ice: What Can We Expect from the 2023-2024 Season? The New York Rangers are gearing up for another season of high expectations as they hit the ice this month. After an electrifying finish in the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2021-2022 season followed by a disappointing first-round exit in 2022-2023, …
Brian Boucher, former NBC analyst, is set to join TNT as their “between the benches” analyst for future Stanley Cup coverage, according to sources. This move will see Boucher leave ESPN to reunite with his former NBC colleagues, play-by-player Kenny Albert and game analyst Eddie Olczyk. Boucher’s arrival at TNT comes after Keith Jones departed …