486
486
Dec 16, 2015
12/15
by
KQED
tv
eye 486
favorite 0
quote 0
the nfl. >> injuries in the national football league... >> ...in the end of the nfl here... >> growing concern over concussions. >> the danger of concussions... >> players leaving the league. >> ...retire from the nfl due to concussion concerns. >> kids starting to stay off the field. >> one of the things parents worry about... >> kids and concussions. >> and now, even a hollywood movie. >> i've found a disease that no one has ever seen... >> frontline's original story of the doctor who began it all. >> you can't go against the nfl. they'll squash you. >> now, part 1 of the award- winning investigation "league of denial." >> frontlinis made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. and by the corporation for public broadcasting. major support for frontliis provided by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. more information is available at macfound.org. additional support is provided
the nfl. >> injuries in the national football league... >> ...in the end of the nfl here... >> growing concern over concussions. >> the danger of concussions... >> players leaving the league. >> ...retire from the nfl due to concussion concerns. >> kids starting to stay off the field. >> one of the things parents worry about... >> kids and concussions. >> and now, even a hollywood movie. >> i've found a disease that no one has...
179
179
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
KQED
tv
eye 179
favorite 0
quote 0
and here was a study that the nfl supported, and it came out not looking too good for the nfl. >> ito the league hired to find out the answers to these questions giving them the answers. and that's what they were. and so, you knew that this was going to be big. >> narrator: the study went to the heart of the prevalence question. in this case, it showed the prevalence of brain disorders was far higher among football players than the nfl anticipated. >> so now schwarz calls up the nfl to get a response, and what he gets from greg aiello, the league spokesman, is more denials. they're now denying their own study. >> narrator: aiello insisted the study's design was flawed, but now the nfl's concussion crisis was again national news. >> and so it's becoming almost impossible for the nfl to ignore. >> narrator: at the same time, another force was also causing trouble for the nfl and the commissioner: the wives and widows of players with cte. >> i don't think anyone else but the wives, sisters, mothers, daughters and ann mckee could have forced this issue into american consciousness. >> nar
and here was a study that the nfl supported, and it came out not looking too good for the nfl. >> ito the league hired to find out the answers to these questions giving them the answers. and that's what they were. and so, you knew that this was going to be big. >> narrator: the study went to the heart of the prevalence question. in this case, it showed the prevalence of brain disorders was far higher among football players than the nfl anticipated. >> so now schwarz calls up...
35
35
Dec 18, 2015
12/15
by
WCVB
tv
eye 35
favorite 0
quote 0
in a statement released today about the movie the nfl said in part, the nfl has made numerous changes to the game to enhance player health and safety at all levels of football. we are seeing measurable results including a 34% decrease in concussions in nfl games since the 2012 season." "nightline" first reported on cte in the early days of dr. amalu's findings. >> i slept in the car probably a year and a half out of the last five years. >> reporter: the pittsburgh steelers mike webster won four super bowls. famous, wealthy, revered. he died homeless, broke, and alone. >> mike webster died today. a heart attack took his life at the age of 50. behavioral changes were caused by trauma to the brain, the nigeriaen born coroner performed webster's extensive autopsy. >> the heart attack cannot explain his life after football. i had to provide an explanation for that. i was extremely disappointed when i opened up his skull and his brain looked normal. >> reporter: determined to find answers, he analyzed webster's brain and uncovered a new medical condition. >> we're looking at a region of the
in a statement released today about the movie the nfl said in part, the nfl has made numerous changes to the game to enhance player health and safety at all levels of football. we are seeing measurable results including a 34% decrease in concussions in nfl games since the 2012 season." "nightline" first reported on cte in the early days of dr. amalu's findings. >> i slept in the car probably a year and a half out of the last five years. >> reporter: the pittsburgh...
149
149
Dec 6, 2015
12/15
by
KPTH
tv
eye 149
favorite 0
quote 0
so there are nfl games going on on the mainland during the nfl historian michael mccambridge takes us back to that day and how it affected the games long before social media. >> the largest crowds on december 7th, 1941 were at the three stadium where's nfl games were being played. the giants were playing the dodgers, one of the players named jam loomis became an nfl players who saw duty and died four years later in iwo jima. >> there was a good crowd for that game. and the divisional playoff a week later drew more than 40,000 people. but after the bears beat the packers they qualified for the nfnf championship game on december 1-. by then the war effort was underway. and they had the sllest amount of people. about the invasion but the 27,000 in attendance did not. so the significance of that game was a series of p.a. announcements. it was clear something was up. one of the people that were there that day was a young naval officer named john f. kennedy. there was not a general p.a. announcement at any of the stadiums informing the crowd that pearl harbor has been invaded. but people le
so there are nfl games going on on the mainland during the nfl historian michael mccambridge takes us back to that day and how it affected the games long before social media. >> the largest crowds on december 7th, 1941 were at the three stadium where's nfl games were being played. the giants were playing the dodgers, one of the players named jam loomis became an nfl players who saw duty and died four years later in iwo jima. >> there was a good crowd for that game. and the...
37
37
Dec 18, 2015
12/15
by
KCAU
tv
eye 37
favorite 0
quote 0
it's become a who's who of former nfl stashes. hall of fame. who have complained about or are connected to repeated blows to the head. notice. the new film "concussion" starring will smith as dr. ben anamalu, the real-life physician who diagnosed cte, a brain disease caused by brain trauma affecting a number of pro players. in a statement released today part, the nfl has made numerous changes to the game to enhance player health and safety at all levels of football. we are seeing measurable results including a 34% decrease in concussions in nfl games since the 2012 season." "nightline" first reported on cte in the early days of dr. amalu's findings. >> i slept in the car probably a year and a half out of the last five years. >> reporter: the pittsburgh super bowls. famous, wealthy, revered. he died homeless, broke, and alone. >> mike webster died today. a heart attack took his life at the age of 50. >> reporter: believing that behavioral changes were caused by trauma to the brain, the nigeriaen born coroner performed webster's extensive autopsy
it's become a who's who of former nfl stashes. hall of fame. who have complained about or are connected to repeated blows to the head. notice. the new film "concussion" starring will smith as dr. ben anamalu, the real-life physician who diagnosed cte, a brain disease caused by brain trauma affecting a number of pro players. in a statement released today part, the nfl has made numerous changes to the game to enhance player health and safety at all levels of football. we are seeing...
96
96
Dec 24, 2015
12/15
by
WJLA
tv
eye 96
favorite 0
quote 0
what is the nfl saying about it right now? here's ryan smith. >> you're going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week. >> reporter: the national football league speaking out exclusively to abc news just days before the premiere of "concussion." >> do you want fans to see this movie? if there's a benefit, we're going to elevate the conversation around the health and safety of our game. >> the trailer suggesting back then the league didn't want to face issues concerning head trauma. >> the nfl does not want to talk to you. >> when a movie like this comes out and fans or maybe others say this is a sign that the nfl tried to cover things up before, how do we know they're not giving us all the information now. >> take a look at what we've done. >> reporter: the league saying a lot has changed since 2005. updates to 39 rules related to health and safety in the last decade, implementing new concussion protocols and investing millions to improve equipment like special straps that aim to regulate head movement in the helm
what is the nfl saying about it right now? here's ryan smith. >> you're going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week. >> reporter: the national football league speaking out exclusively to abc news just days before the premiere of "concussion." >> do you want fans to see this movie? if there's a benefit, we're going to elevate the conversation around the health and safety of our game. >> the trailer suggesting back then the league didn't want to...
111
111
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 111
favorite 0
quote 1
the nfl accused of pulling grant money that was meant to explore brain trauma.ohn henry smith reports, concussions is all about the league and the research into that condition. >> i found a disease that no one has ever seen. >> reporter: in the new sony pictures film concussion, will smith stars as a real life forensic pathologist, the man who coined the phrase identifying the brain disease, after performing the autopsy on nfl hall of fame center. his pioneering research lead to the discovery of the disease born from repeated blunt force trauma in the brains of nfl groups like these three. all players who took their own lives. the film chronicles how the nigerian born doctor went from knowing nothing about football to becoming the pre-eminent scholar on football-related brain injuries. the film also portrays the national football league as determined to cover up the doctor's findings. three days before the movie hits theaters, multiple reports have the league reneging on a $30 million grant promise to a leading brain injury research group. the reason? the boston
the nfl accused of pulling grant money that was meant to explore brain trauma.ohn henry smith reports, concussions is all about the league and the research into that condition. >> i found a disease that no one has ever seen. >> reporter: in the new sony pictures film concussion, will smith stars as a real life forensic pathologist, the man who coined the phrase identifying the brain disease, after performing the autopsy on nfl hall of fame center. his pioneering research lead to the...
171
171
Dec 26, 2015
12/15
by
WUSA
tv
eye 171
favorite 0
quote 0
nfl there are six pro scouts. watch this. that will be a battle. >> no kim for old miss in this one. next number 8 notre dame and number 7 ohio state. fiesta bowl. hard to believe these programs have only met five times before. the last meeting was in the fiesta bowl in 2006. >> the scouts will be watching it. he may be the best running back in the nation. no offense derrick henry and jalen smith the linebacker for notre dame is one of the best linebackers in all the land. >> two teams, then on new year's eve houston and florida state squaring off in the peach bowl. florida state quarterback won't play due to personal issues effectively ending his college career. as for the cougars they have 12 wins for the second time in school history. that's houston. >> outstanding year facing an unbelievable tailback in cook. they'll have to run to the football to stop this guy. houston, though, greg ward, this guy has thrown the ball over 2500 yards and can also make people miss, running the football with 1,000 yards rushing. they have t
nfl there are six pro scouts. watch this. that will be a battle. >> no kim for old miss in this one. next number 8 notre dame and number 7 ohio state. fiesta bowl. hard to believe these programs have only met five times before. the last meeting was in the fiesta bowl in 2006. >> the scouts will be watching it. he may be the best running back in the nation. no offense derrick henry and jalen smith the linebacker for notre dame is one of the best linebackers in all the land. >>...
133
133
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
CNNW
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
that's right, the nfl.tside the lines reportreport ed yesterday that the nfl vetoed for the study.eviously set aside i want to talk to christine brennan. christine, we should say this cte study is going to get funded any way. the national institutes of health is going to pay for it, but why would the nfl back out? >> it's mind boggling. embrace it, right? you're the nfl. as the movie says, jake, you own a day of the week. you can handle the pressure. you can handle the criticism. they're angry because one of their chief critics at boston university, dr. robert stern, who has been controversial with some comments against the nfl, the concussion settlement, what have you, they're angry he's leading this research. but for my purposes at this point as you look at this and this week of all weeks with the concussion movie coming out, let it go. let the survey go. let the research go. if it's your chief critic, then take those answers and be better off for it. >> what better way to have credibility for the report?
that's right, the nfl.tside the lines reportreport ed yesterday that the nfl vetoed for the study.eviously set aside i want to talk to christine brennan. christine, we should say this cte study is going to get funded any way. the national institutes of health is going to pay for it, but why would the nfl back out? >> it's mind boggling. embrace it, right? you're the nfl. as the movie says, jake, you own a day of the week. you can handle the pressure. you can handle the criticism. they're...
129
129
Dec 4, 2015
12/15
by
WCBS
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
making sure we're studying in the nfl room, lifting weights. we're doing everything we always do and excited for this next opportunity to win. >> you see other players at charity events. is having bragging rights that important? >> we can't make the game bigger than what it is. playing jet football. not turning over the ball, we gotta get after them. on -- just cover the d. if we do that, we'll be fine. >> ain't that funny that we're both trying to play the same kind of football? so that's why at the end of the day, that's what's beautiful about this game. everybody wants to do and win. it's about going out there mondays and thursdays and doing it. for my team, we're excited. another opportunity to win. but as far as a rivalry, we're leaving that to the fans. we do want to go out there and obviously play football. >> have you seen any more spirit in practice this week leading up to this game? >> honestly, i think we're just trying to get all the horses ready for the race. it means something to our owners because they're the ones and as far as w
making sure we're studying in the nfl room, lifting weights. we're doing everything we always do and excited for this next opportunity to win. >> you see other players at charity events. is having bragging rights that important? >> we can't make the game bigger than what it is. playing jet football. not turning over the ball, we gotta get after them. on -- just cover the d. if we do that, we'll be fine. >> ain't that funny that we're both trying to play the same kind of...
54
54
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 54
favorite 0
quote 0
the nfl denies that and the group handing out the nfl's money said it's setting the grant aside for another project. emails made public from the sony hacking scandal seemed to indicate the studio tried to avoid the nfl's wrath by softening some parts of the film. one august 2014 email from senior studio executive reads: >> that wouldn't surprise me, because they've downplayed the concussion situation for such a long time. >> joe is an nfl hall of fame guard. >> if the nfl did have a way of alternating the film or altering it in any way, of course they're going to try to soften it. >> it should be noted sony pictures has no formal business relationships with the nfl and the film's director strongly denies any effort to soften the story. as for players, one of thousands collectively awarded close to a billion dollars to settle a class action lawsuit, he said he's keeping his grandchildren away from the game he once loved. >> i've got five grandkids or do we have six? six grandsons. i really don't want them playing. >> dr. robert gladder is the director of sports medicine, we asked him if the
the nfl denies that and the group handing out the nfl's money said it's setting the grant aside for another project. emails made public from the sony hacking scandal seemed to indicate the studio tried to avoid the nfl's wrath by softening some parts of the film. one august 2014 email from senior studio executive reads: >> that wouldn't surprise me, because they've downplayed the concussion situation for such a long time. >> joe is an nfl hall of fame guard. >> if the nfl did...
67
67
Dec 24, 2015
12/15
by
BLOOMBERG
tv
eye 67
favorite 0
quote 0
the whole ray rice issue was a microcosm of what's wrong with the nfl.are completely disconnected from the consequences of this sport they are engaged in. they are socializing young men into a culture of violence. right? and so is it at all surprising that you see the kind of corollary social damage surrounding players that we see? not at all surprising at all. they are off on this 19th century trajectory which is fundamentally out of touch with the rest of us. emily: your friend and podcast partner bill simmons called the commissioner of the nfl a liar with regards to the ray rice incident. espn suspended him. was that the right decision? malcolm: no, it was totally the wrong decision. first of all, if a sports columnist in a podcast can't exercise free speech -- and by the way, calling him a liar is not like it came out of nowhere. one reasonable conclusion from the whole ray rice saga is that the commissioner of the nfl knew about the existence of the videotape and was lying about it. i'm not saying that that is what he did but it's a reasonable concl
the whole ray rice issue was a microcosm of what's wrong with the nfl.are completely disconnected from the consequences of this sport they are engaged in. they are socializing young men into a culture of violence. right? and so is it at all surprising that you see the kind of corollary social damage surrounding players that we see? not at all surprising at all. they are off on this 19th century trajectory which is fundamentally out of touch with the rest of us. emily: your friend and podcast...
59
59
Dec 24, 2015
12/15
by
KTNV
tv
eye 59
favorite 0
quote 0
what is the nfl saying about it right now? here's ryan smith. >> you're going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week. >> reporter: the national football league speaking out exclusively to abc news just days before the premiere of "concussion." >> do you want fans to see this movie? if there's a benefit, we're going to elevate the conversation around the health and safety of our game. >> the trailer suggesting back then the league didn't want to face issues concerning head trauma. >> the nfl does not want to talk to you. >> when a movie like this comes this is a sign that the nfl how do we know they're not giving us all the information now. done. >> reporter: the league saying a updates to 39 rules related to health and safety in the last concussion protocols and investing millions to improve equipment like special straps that aim to regulate head movement in the helmet. is this enough? the doctor telling robin roberts no matter how protective the helmet, it won't stop injuries. >> look what happens to your brain
what is the nfl saying about it right now? here's ryan smith. >> you're going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week. >> reporter: the national football league speaking out exclusively to abc news just days before the premiere of "concussion." >> do you want fans to see this movie? if there's a benefit, we're going to elevate the conversation around the health and safety of our game. >> the trailer suggesting back then the league didn't want to...
224
224
Dec 28, 2015
12/15
by
WPVI
tv
eye 224
favorite 0
quote 0
headlines nfl carolina missed their first game.nd cardinals survived of a first around buy. >> thank you back to you. when brandon and i return what's the opponent and place when brandon and i return what's the opponent and place to live for except the giants. >> welcome back to "action news" sports sunday i'm meteorologist melissa magee. the exclusive accuweather forecast 7 day forecast showing you big changes monday, 20 to 25 degrees temperatures drops drops high of 47. monday night tracking rain and wintry precip morm and west of town and stays rain in city tuesday afternoon and in at 6. 59 wednesday, 55 new year's ev eve. guys back to you. >> thank you so much. next week the eagles will visit the giants in the meadow plans and giant tonight got trounced by minnesota 49-17, brandon final game this season what's the motivation for i guys. >> getting the season on a good note and going to the on season knowing that you know we got something to build off of. i'm excited for guys lick you know jordan and i can't see what he's about
headlines nfl carolina missed their first game.nd cardinals survived of a first around buy. >> thank you back to you. when brandon and i return what's the opponent and place when brandon and i return what's the opponent and place to live for except the giants. >> welcome back to "action news" sports sunday i'm meteorologist melissa magee. the exclusive accuweather forecast 7 day forecast showing you big changes monday, 20 to 25 degrees temperatures drops drops high of 47....
545
545
Dec 26, 2015
12/15
by
CNBC
tv
eye 545
favorite 0
quote 0
for more about the nfl players' battle with kirk wright, go to americangreed.cnbc.com. "american greed" will return in americangreed.cnbc.com. "american greed" will return in a moment. >> narrator: atlanta hedge-fund manager kirk wright is building a financial empire. he claims to have a secret recipe for stock-market success, but he's not telling his investors what it is. >> and that's the classic conundrum of hedge funds. how much transparency do you have to have for your investors versus giving away your secrets? >> narrator: international management associates grows to $84 million, all under kirk wright's personal management. he lavishes attention on investors and potential clients. >> he was spending a ton of money on travel and entertainment-type expenses -- flying people out for football games here at the georgia dome, showing them that he was a successful businessman. >> narrator: he is spending on himself, too. there is a new house for his wife and sons. >> when they purchased it, the front looked about like it does now. however, the entire back 20 feet or some
for more about the nfl players' battle with kirk wright, go to americangreed.cnbc.com. "american greed" will return in americangreed.cnbc.com. "american greed" will return in a moment. >> narrator: atlanta hedge-fund manager kirk wright is building a financial empire. he claims to have a secret recipe for stock-market success, but he's not telling his investors what it is. >> and that's the classic conundrum of hedge funds. how much transparency do you have to...
281
281
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
KGAN
tv
eye 281
favorite 0
quote 6
the nfl adamantly died the ticle's claim that t t nfl did not pull funding from the bu study and they wrote the nih makes all funding and nfl has no retow power. >> everyone who has been diagnosed with cte has one thing in common and a history of repetitive hits to the head. >> reporter: on study the doctor said the study is more important than the nfl. whether the nfl iss funding or not funding, that is really irrelevant to the work itself. we just want to get going. >> reporter: the 16 million dollar study is largely based on detecting chronic traumatic encephalopathy or cte, a brain disease in the living. during a "60 minutesb interview last month, roger goodell talked about the brain research donation to boston university. >> reporter: are you concerned about what they may find? >> no, we don't. >> reporter: you're sowing the seeds of your own destruction? >> no. we want fact. we think the facts will help us that is why we are advancing medical research, that's why we are funding directly to boston university on some of this research. >> reporter: repetitive head trauma chokes the
the nfl adamantly died the ticle's claim that t t nfl did not pull funding from the bu study and they wrote the nih makes all funding and nfl has no retow power. >> everyone who has been diagnosed with cte has one thing in common and a history of repetitive hits to the head. >> reporter: on study the doctor said the study is more important than the nfl. whether the nfl iss funding or not funding, that is really irrelevant to the work itself. we just want to get going. >>...
176
176
Dec 25, 2015
12/15
by
KPIX
tv
eye 176
favorite 0
quote 0
two would be the all-time nfl record.e'll delve into the raider issues around whether or not they are staying or going and more on charles woodson. now, we don't know for certain that this is the final game for the raiders in oakland. but as jj points out, we do know this will be charles woodson's final game in the black hole and vern glenn has more. vern. >> reporter: all right, dennis. let's face it, this is all about charles woodson. the fourth overall pick in 1998, by mr. davis. and believe it or not, as a player, he says his good-bye to the coliseum. tonight. >> physically i could do it. my body has responded. but mentally, it's not there. it's not going to happen. >> reporter: the day after he announced his retirement, woodson was named to his ninth career pro bowl. he will join khalil mack and marcel reece in hawaii and recently, i spoke to reece at raider practice. you were 13 years old when he broke into the lead. >> he was. man, you know, he was my twin brother's favorite player of all time still is to this day.
two would be the all-time nfl record.e'll delve into the raider issues around whether or not they are staying or going and more on charles woodson. now, we don't know for certain that this is the final game for the raiders in oakland. but as jj points out, we do know this will be charles woodson's final game in the black hole and vern glenn has more. vern. >> reporter: all right, dennis. let's face it, this is all about charles woodson. the fourth overall pick in 1998, by mr. davis. and...
83
83
Dec 26, 2015
12/15
by
KSNV
tv
eye 83
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> and hollywood versus the nfl. a blockbuster new film and a doctor that made a shocking discovery. "nightly news" begins right now. >>> good evening. i'm thomas roberts. lester has the night off. as most people around the country are safely celebrating the holiday tonight, christmas this year for people in mississippi, tennessee and arkansas is like no other. the death toll has risen to 14. ages 7 to 70. after a violent system of tornados devastating a swath of the country, making for catastrophic clean-up from the deep south extending north to michigan. and to add insult to of weather could hit the south this weekend as millions of holiday travellers are expected to return home on the roads or in the air. we begin tonight with nbc's mark potter. >> reporter: in holly springs, mississippi, families spent christmas day trying to salvage what they could. >> speak of the grinch that stole christmas. but spared our lives. >> reporter: the season of giving took on new meaning in this community. with donations pouring in
. >>> and hollywood versus the nfl. a blockbuster new film and a doctor that made a shocking discovery. "nightly news" begins right now. >>> good evening. i'm thomas roberts. lester has the night off. as most people around the country are safely celebrating the holiday tonight, christmas this year for people in mississippi, tennessee and arkansas is like no other. the death toll has risen to 14. ages 7 to 70. after a violent system of tornados devastating a swath of...
70
70
Dec 29, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 70
favorite 0
quote 0
stardom in the nfl combines. they praised him to the heavens as someone who is a real doping expert. first meeting liam had with him. charlie sly took him back to his apartment, pulled out a sling out of his fridge, a baseball player turns up at sly's apartment. so all the time, the levels of corroborate rakes who sly is what his contacts with athletes is, are building up. when athletes rang charlie sly he went off into a separate room. to take the call separately. by the time they were done charlie sly was taking calls in front of liam. >> nationally across the united states, you find yourself today having to answer for things that you did not anticipate when you put this together? >> no. no. not at all. i mean everything that we do is rigorously checked, editorially and legally. we absolutely stand by our reporting. i haven't seen anything from anybody. misreporting. what happens with a big story, you put out your story, other people pick it up, they mangle it, tangle it up. stuff gets misreported. everything i
stardom in the nfl combines. they praised him to the heavens as someone who is a real doping expert. first meeting liam had with him. charlie sly took him back to his apartment, pulled out a sling out of his fridge, a baseball player turns up at sly's apartment. so all the time, the levels of corroborate rakes who sly is what his contacts with athletes is, are building up. when athletes rang charlie sly he went off into a separate room. to take the call separately. by the time they were done...
105
105
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 105
favorite 0
quote 0
the nfl is accused of pulling grant money meant to explore brain trauma.ohn henry smith reports, concussion is all about the league and the research into the condition. >> i found a disease that no one has ever seen. >> reporter: in the new sony pictures film concussion, will smith stars as real life forensic pathologist who coined the phrase for the disease. his pioneering research lead to the discovery of the disease born from blunt form trauma in the brains of some of the greats, players who took their own lives. the film chronicles how the nigerian-born doctor went from knowing nothing about football to becoming the leading scholar on the research. three days before the movie hits theaters, multiple reports have the league reneging on a $30 billion grant promise to a leading brain injury research group. the reason, according to reports, the project is being lead by a leading critic of the league, dr. robert stern. the nfl denies that, and says it is setting the grant aside for another project. and emails made public from the sony hacking studio, seem t
the nfl is accused of pulling grant money meant to explore brain trauma.ohn henry smith reports, concussion is all about the league and the research into the condition. >> i found a disease that no one has ever seen. >> reporter: in the new sony pictures film concussion, will smith stars as real life forensic pathologist who coined the phrase for the disease. his pioneering research lead to the discovery of the disease born from blunt form trauma in the brains of some of the greats,...
58
58
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
WNYW
tv
eye 58
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> the nfl doesn't want to talk to you. you turned on the lights and gave the bogeyman a name. >> reporter: this opens christmas day. it's creating a ton of buzz. there's no question about that. it's also generating even more discussion on head trauma and other injuries associated with football. the director of the concussion clinic at new york presbyterian and wild cornell medicine says more discussion on these topics is a good thing. >> i think there's going to be a media frenzy and associated parental response. should we let our children play football? should we let our children play hockey? soccer? it's going to bring the questions that have been percolating for the last few discussion of who is at risk for what and what intervention should we make. >> reporter: what should we be looking for if we suspect a concussion? >> for a parent, what you want to look for is confusion, sleepiness, a deficit in weakness in the arm or leg or nausea or vomiting. and that can happen over the first 24 to 48 hours. if you get 48 hours a
. >> the nfl doesn't want to talk to you. you turned on the lights and gave the bogeyman a name. >> reporter: this opens christmas day. it's creating a ton of buzz. there's no question about that. it's also generating even more discussion on head trauma and other injuries associated with football. the director of the concussion clinic at new york presbyterian and wild cornell medicine says more discussion on these topics is a good thing. >> i think there's going to be a media...
396
396
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
WUSA
tv
eye 396
favorite 0
quote 1
any questions about the donation from the nfl should be directed to the nfl. >>> with just two shoppingtmas, a new study shows a possible gender gap in pricing could be more widespread than many people think. the new york city department of consumer affairs revealed a sharp price gap between products aimed at women and girls versus men and boys. from toys to clothes and health care items the research shows an average cost difference of about 7%. cbs news business analyst jill schlesinger is with us. >> good morning. >> this is an alarming study. not only are women paid less but it appears we have to pay more for the products we want to buy. >> this study was interesting. what they were trying to do is differentiate between something that is pretty much the same product and something that is really different. if you have a cool shirt with lots of ruffles and that is marketed to women that is different than a straight-laced shirt for a man. they took all of these product categories and narrow it down and found pretty big different shals. >> specifically, let's talk about helmets and scoot
any questions about the donation from the nfl should be directed to the nfl. >>> with just two shoppingtmas, a new study shows a possible gender gap in pricing could be more widespread than many people think. the new york city department of consumer affairs revealed a sharp price gap between products aimed at women and girls versus men and boys. from toys to clothes and health care items the research shows an average cost difference of about 7%. cbs news business analyst jill...
214
214
Dec 27, 2015
12/15
by
WUSA
tv
eye 214
favorite 0
quote 0
nfl network, your home for the nfl playoffs. well, the new york giants fans were taking a tension to this game. trent williams is taking a very slow limp to the washington side line. and remember, they were already banged up on the offensive line. third and fourth fr washington. morris, the single setback. they give it to morris. comes up short of the first down. needed 4, got two. >> trent: as the game winds down, how many changes are going to be made in the off season? >> you do want to resign bradford and have him here? and from bradford, has to decide if this is the team he wants to fit in. because there are teams out there that are quarterback needy. >> ian: there are alwaysquarter. >> ta that's the one commodity tat will always be needed in the l nfl. >> trent: and with the way cousins is playing, delay of game on the redskins. certainly he's going to have an opportunity with another team and with it pray of kirk cousins this rast nine weeks and winning the division, obviously lookings ri like that is the direction. >> ian
nfl network, your home for the nfl playoffs. well, the new york giants fans were taking a tension to this game. trent williams is taking a very slow limp to the washington side line. and remember, they were already banged up on the offensive line. third and fourth fr washington. morris, the single setback. they give it to morris. comes up short of the first down. needed 4, got two. >> trent: as the game winds down, how many changes are going to be made in the off season? >> you do...
81
81
Dec 28, 2015
12/15
by
KGO
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
just execute at a higher level. >> a day of upsets in the nfl. in atlanta, carolina was trying to stay unbeaten. two weeks ago the panthers embarrassed the falcons 38-0, today a different story in the third quart, matt ryan scrambles before going deep to julio jones who makes a tremendous leaping catch. a 70-yard 2001, what play. down by seven. the panthers had one more chance but cam mute ton is stripped of the ball show. falcons hand carolina its first loss of the season. >>> she seahawks tough at home to beat but the rams not intimidated. this fumble is taken 45 guard a touchdown. 10-0 st. louis. the rams steppedded their led in second quarter. case keenum goes deep for kenny britt, who makes a great grab in end zone. st. louis wins, 23-17. the first time the rams have won in seattle in ten years. >>> the patriots trailed the jets for almost the entire game but with under two minutes left, tom brady finds james white nor the score go to overtime. new england won the coin toss but chose to kick the ball. new york would take advantage. ryan fitz
just execute at a higher level. >> a day of upsets in the nfl. in atlanta, carolina was trying to stay unbeaten. two weeks ago the panthers embarrassed the falcons 38-0, today a different story in the third quart, matt ryan scrambles before going deep to julio jones who makes a tremendous leaping catch. a 70-yard 2001, what play. down by seven. the panthers had one more chance but cam mute ton is stripped of the ball show. falcons hand carolina its first loss of the season. >>>...
188
188
Dec 23, 2015
12/15
by
KQED
tv
eye 188
favorite 0
quote 0
football, it's just incalculable. >> at nfl headquarters, they responded immediately. commissioner roger goodell himself hit the airwaves to defend the game. >> i think our game has never been more exciting. it's never been more competitive. and i don't think it's ever been safer. >> it's dishonest, and i don't think it's responsible to say that the game is safer. i think that's just not true, and the players themselves on the field know... they scoff at that. that's not accurate. >> it's been a year since he walked away. the first fall in ten years chris borland hasn't suited up. >> last year the nfl commissioned actuaries to estimate how many nfl veterans would have brain damage, and the number they came up with was three out of ten. so if i turn on a game and one-third of the guys will have brain damage in life, i just... i can't really support that. and i just don't really watch football anymore if it's on. i may peek at it, but i don't... >> woodruff: "frontline" did ask the nfl for a response inch a statement the league said, "we respect chris borland's decision
football, it's just incalculable. >> at nfl headquarters, they responded immediately. commissioner roger goodell himself hit the airwaves to defend the game. >> i think our game has never been more exciting. it's never been more competitive. and i don't think it's ever been safer. >> it's dishonest, and i don't think it's responsible to say that the game is safer. i think that's just not true, and the players themselves on the field know... they scoff at that. that's not...
61
61
Dec 27, 2015
12/15
by
BLOOMBERG
tv
eye 61
favorite 0
quote 0
charlie: do you feel the nfl is listening? peter: i feel the nfl is embracing it.: are you finding this a more enriching career than journalism? peter: i was a painter before i was a writer. to me, everything was a journey. everything was a rehearsal for filmmaking, which takes the words and the visual and i love working with actors. when i was an investigative journalist and i was across the table from a source who didn't want to give me what they knew, or didn't even know what they have -- that engagement with actors -- we can help to bring out something more. charlie: what do you want from directors? will: what i want from directors? i have had it all. charlie: when you became an actor -- when you and i first met, it was "fresh prince." i came out to california -- will: that was like 25 years ago. charlie: 25 years. you could never have imagined the experience you have had, the career that you have had. will: never. i have been so far beyond my dreams for so many years, i have had to hurry up and catch up and dream some new stuff. [laughter] charlie: is there a
charlie: do you feel the nfl is listening? peter: i feel the nfl is embracing it.: are you finding this a more enriching career than journalism? peter: i was a painter before i was a writer. to me, everything was a journey. everything was a rehearsal for filmmaking, which takes the words and the visual and i love working with actors. when i was an investigative journalist and i was across the table from a source who didn't want to give me what they knew, or didn't even know what they have --...
192
192
Dec 24, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 192
favorite 0
quote 1
controversy building over concussions in the nfl. we'll talk to a former player that says his new patented design would make helmets better in the sport. and why charlie brown's famous scene almost did not make the cut. >>> there is now a slew of complaints from muslim men, being blocked from traveling to america. starting with a highly publicized report that said he and his family could not get to disney land. roxana saberi reports. >> my work is fitness, that's all i care about fitness that's it. >> he said he felt humiliated at london gatwig airport, when officials barred him and ten of his family members from boarding a flight to los angeles. even though they had travel visas. >> i don't know what to say, the only thing comes to my mind is because i have a muslim name perhaps. >> the pakistani born british citizen says his family members were devastated they couldn't go on to disneyland. >> i would plan this trip for two months, kids are excited, then all of a sudden someone comes aboard saying you are not allowed to board the pl
controversy building over concussions in the nfl. we'll talk to a former player that says his new patented design would make helmets better in the sport. and why charlie brown's famous scene almost did not make the cut. >>> there is now a slew of complaints from muslim men, being blocked from traveling to america. starting with a highly publicized report that said he and his family could not get to disney land. roxana saberi reports. >> my work is fitness, that's all i care about...
136
136
Dec 8, 2015
12/15
by
WHDH
tv
eye 136
favorite 0
quote 2
the nfl pa firing back on brady's behalf though. issuing a skew-page response to the league's deflategate appeal. >> lead attorney jeffery kessler and company intent on proving judge richard bur man was correct in overturning commissioner roger goodell 4 game suspension of patriots quarterback. saying "no player in nfl history has ever received a suspension for football tampering. or failing to cooperate with a league investigation." the appeal also state nfl repeatedly provides notice that first offenses will result in fines. specific fine amounts have been collectively bargained with the nfl pa. but goodell ignored collectively bargain penalty in affirmed brady unprecedented suspension for an alleged equipment violation. the appeal contains many of the same arguments already heard in court and concludes that "judicial deference to equivalent to a rubber stamp. courts must vacate awards are arbitrator deif is essence the cbs to declining to discuss applicable collectively bargain penaltied in favor of his own brand of industrial ju
the nfl pa firing back on brady's behalf though. issuing a skew-page response to the league's deflategate appeal. >> lead attorney jeffery kessler and company intent on proving judge richard bur man was correct in overturning commissioner roger goodell 4 game suspension of patriots quarterback. saying "no player in nfl history has ever received a suspension for football tampering. or failing to cooperate with a league investigation." the appeal also state nfl repeatedly provides...
63
63
Dec 2, 2015
12/15
by
ALJAZAM
tv
eye 63
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> police officers across the country asking the nfl to change its gun policy at games. >>> and changinghe climate using art to inspire action and improve urban life. ♪ >>> this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'll del walters. british politicians battling it out today in parliament over britain's involvement in syria. britain is considering joining coalition forces in the fight against isil inside syria. the prime minister using strong language to make his case. >> think prime minister understands that public opinion is moving increasingly against what i believe to be an ill-thought out rush to war. and he wants to hold this vote before the opinion grows even further against it. >> let's go live to dana lewis in london. it has been a tense day as the british prime minister not mincing his words in his push for expanding the mission. >> reporter: sure, del, and it would appear that mr. corbin who we just heard from, is certainly in a minority here. i mean it looks like that there is probably 60 to 100 votes that the prime minister will have at the end of the day to push th
. >>> police officers across the country asking the nfl to change its gun policy at games. >>> and changinghe climate using art to inspire action and improve urban life. ♪ >>> this is al jazeera america live from new york city. i'll del walters. british politicians battling it out today in parliament over britain's involvement in syria. britain is considering joining coalition forces in the fight against isil inside syria. the prime minister using strong language to...
171
171
Dec 30, 2015
12/15
by
WPVI
tv
eye 171
favorite 0
quote 0
we are going look at nfl coaches, nfl coordinators, college coaches, retired coaches, any category you can come up with if we think it's the best candidate. so no, there will be no change in categories, it's opening to figuring that out. wham was the other part? >> the offense versus defense? no we are looking for the best leader, i looked carefully at coaches around the league and where they come from, and i don't think there is any clear evidence of offense over defense, or defense over offense, it comes down to the leadership ability with today's athlete in today's world, different than a long time ago but i don't treat offense or defense differently. >> jeffrey, you mentioned the collaborative approach and tom donahue got a promotion why is he not included in the coaching search? >> when i say coaching search that i who is leading it but there is a slew of valuable people that are contacted and become a key part of the search and tom is one of them. >> this season began with such massive expectations, what is the most difficult part for you? >> you know, this has been one of the mo
we are going look at nfl coaches, nfl coordinators, college coaches, retired coaches, any category you can come up with if we think it's the best candidate. so no, there will be no change in categories, it's opening to figuring that out. wham was the other part? >> the offense versus defense? no we are looking for the best leader, i looked carefully at coaches around the league and where they come from, and i don't think there is any clear evidence of offense over defense, or defense over...
261
261
Dec 31, 2015
12/15
by
KGO
tv
eye 261
favorite 0
quote 0
the nfl is taking them over. they will be used for media, staging, half time and security.re promised alternate soccer fields but the looking said they only get two fields, monday through friday and no weekends meaning 1,500 kids have no place to play. >> we would go home tomorrow if someone would promise you have a good place to play, a field that suits the caliber of players you have, we would go home. >> we believe we have provided adequate fields and made that argument to the judge in the chambers. >> another big concern by league officials is what condition will the fields be in after the super bowl? the nfl agreed to repair the fields but there is nothing in writing and it would delay the games indefinitely. we will find out about the judge's decision at noon and a hearing is held next when on the preliminary injunction. >> and a sinkhole in san francisco's noe valley is causing traffic delays and impacting muni service right now. percentage repair crew is at church and 24th to fix the sewer line failure that led to the sinkhole with traffic between jersey and 24th cl
the nfl is taking them over. they will be used for media, staging, half time and security.re promised alternate soccer fields but the looking said they only get two fields, monday through friday and no weekends meaning 1,500 kids have no place to play. >> we would go home tomorrow if someone would promise you have a good place to play, a field that suits the caliber of players you have, we would go home. >> we believe we have provided adequate fields and made that argument to the...
144
144
Dec 5, 2015
12/15
by
KNTV
tv
eye 144
favorite 0
quote 0
check him "nfl gameday morning" and "nfl gameday final" sundays on nfl network. married. we're never having kids. mmm-mmm. we are never moving to the suburbs. we are never having another kid. i'm pregnant. i am never letting go. for all the nevers in life, state farm is there. with revolutionary hanex-temp technologyocks are designed to respond to your body temperature to help keep you cool. let's put it to the test. hey dad! emily? ready? wait! no! wait! slow down a little! oow! watch out for the speed bumps! it speeds evaporation to help keep you cool and dry. hanes x-temp technology for men and women. because when you're cool, you're comfortable. so good. every nthe toyotacares with no-cost maintenance plan. what's toyotacare? ♪engine oil changes ♪tire rotations ♪multi-point inspections ♪roadside assistance ♪and so much more ♪for two years or 25,000 miles ♪whichever comes first right now at toyotathon, get 0% apr financing for 60 months on the versatile 2015 rav4. offer ends january 4th. for great deals on other toyotas, visit toyota.com. toyota. let's go plac
check him "nfl gameday morning" and "nfl gameday final" sundays on nfl network. married. we're never having kids. mmm-mmm. we are never moving to the suburbs. we are never having another kid. i'm pregnant. i am never letting go. for all the nevers in life, state farm is there. with revolutionary hanex-temp technologyocks are designed to respond to your body temperature to help keep you cool. let's put it to the test. hey dad! emily? ready? wait! no! wait! slow down a little!...