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OJ Simpson’s brain won’t be donated for CTE research

O.J. Simpson’s brain will be incinerated without being examined, the Post reported. The killer and former NFL great’s body is scheduled to be cremated in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but his estate says there are no plans to donate his brain for research despite multiple requests from scientists. a representative told the Post. Malcolm LaVergne, […]

Chris Simon’s Family Believes Former NHL Player Died by Suicide, Suffered from CTE

The family of former NHL player Chris Simon said they “strongly believe” the legendary enforcer suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and that his symptoms led to his suicide. News of Simon’s death made headlines on Tuesday, but the details of what led to the 52-year-old’s death were not publicly known. In a statement prepared […]

NHL still won’t change CTE stance after Chris Simon’s suicide

The NHL does not appear to have changed its position on the link between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and repeated blows to the head. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told NHL Insider Frank Seravalli. The NHL has not changed its position on degenerative brain diseases, saying “the science is still lacking.” This comes amid renewed attention […]