Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck part of latest CTE frontier – diagnosing brain disease in the living
PHOENIX (AP) – Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has participated in a study at Boston University to find ways to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living individuals. The degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma currently can only be diagnosed after death. Hasselbeck, who played in the NFL for 17 years, hopes his involvement will aid researchers in finding ways to diagnose CTE accurately. Michael Alosco leads the study, which seeks participants who played football or have Alzheimer’s disease. The research aims to distinguish CTE from Alzheimer’s and develop diagnostic markers. Hasselbeck’s participation highlights changing attitudes towards head injuries in football.
Fever coach Stephanie White says divisiveness ‘will not win’ during pregame rant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has had enough of the conversations around the WNBA this season that aren’t about basketball. On Tuesday, she finally lashed out. The 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year and one of the original Fever players angrily defended herself after she was criticized for her response to DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, and pleaded with people to focus on the sport and not the continual sideshows. White says: “The hate, the fearmongering, the divisiveness that’s trying to hijack our league will not win.”
CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
NEW YORK (AP) – CBS Sports president David Berson says he does not have a timeline for a decision about the future of Tony Romo. Romo is on leave from his job as the network’s lead NFL analyst following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. Berson spoke to reporters during a network event on Tuesday. He said the decision to place Romo on leave was intended to shift attention toward the games and away from his legal situation. Analyst JJ Watt will join play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on CBS Sports’ lead NFL team during Romo’s absence.
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
The road to the 2026 College Football Playoff could hinge on several key games. Ohio State faces Texas on September 12, with both teams looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025. LSU meets Ole Miss on September 19 in a high-stakes SEC clash. Georgia and Alabama, the SEC powerhouses, battle on October 10 in Tuscaloosa. Indiana, the reigning national champion, hosts Ohio State on October 17. Miami visits Notre Dame on November 7, with both teams seeking playoff spots. BYU and Utah’s Holy War on November 7 could impact the Big 12 race. These games promise to shape the playoff picture.
Joey Crawford knew as a kid he wanted to be a referee, and it led him to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Joey Crawford is getting enshrined in this year’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, more than a decade after his final NBA game. Growing up, Crawford was drawn to refereeing, inspired by his father, a baseball umpire. He officiated over 2,500 regular-season games and nearly 400 postseason games, including 50 NBA Finals. Known for his fiery temper and showmanship, Crawford became one of the game’s most beloved figures. Despite controversies, like a 1998 tax scandal and a suspension in 2007, Crawford’s impact on refereeing is undeniable. He always believed the game was about the players, not the referees.
PSG looks for Super Cup success over Villa for first of six possible trophies this season
Paris Saint-Germain will get back on the trophy trail in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. There are six pieces of silverware up for grabs for PSG this season. The No. 1 priority is a third straight Champions League title to cement its status as one of the greatest club teams in soccer history. The first trophy could be lifted inside Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, in the annual match between the most recent winners of the Champions League and Europa League. It starts at 9 p.m. local time. PSG is bidding for a second straight Super Cup win after beating Tottenham in a penalty shootout last year.
High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) – A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice. The Maumelle High student felt unusual movement inside his headgear following warmups last week and brought his helmet to an assistant coach for inspection. A slithering 2-foot cottonmouth was discovered behind some padding. The pit viper was so reluctant to exit the helmet that police officers had to pour water into it to force the snake out and into a bag. Animal services technicians arrived a few minutes later and took it to a wooded area far from the school.
Aaron Rodgers is leaning into his final year, except when it comes to playing in the preseason
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) – Aaron Rodgers is soaking in what he says will be his final NFL training camp, but he doesn’t feel the need to play in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Green Bay. The 42-year-old described the exhibition slate as “not real football” compared to what awaits when the regular season starts in September. Rodgers thinks the preseason is valuable for younger players such as Drew Allar and Will Howard to gain experience. First-year Pittsburgh head Mike McCarthy hasn’t confirmed if Rodgers will play, but suggested veterans might sit out to protect their health.
Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy optimistic Stephen Curry will finish career with Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Golden State Warriors have every indication Stephen Curry would like to stay with the team for the remainder of his career, and they plan to make that happen for the two-time NBA MVP. It’s what the 38-year-old Curry has said he would like to do, hoping to play at least a couple more years. Whether a new contract will get done right away remains to be seen. Curry becomes eligible for a two-year extension Aug. 29.
Blake Snell fans 10 in 6 innings in return for the Dodgers after a 3-month elbow injury layoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with elbow issues. He struck out the side in the first against the Kansas City Royals. Snell allowed one run and three hits in six innings before leaving with the game tied 1-1. The Dodgers went on to win 5-4 in 10 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner is returning from an injury in the second half for the third consecutive season. The NL West-leading Dodgers are looking for him to quickly get back on track.
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