sports injuries

Matthew Gee's widow alleged he suffered repeated brain-damaging hits as a college athlete that led to substance abuse and eventually his death. The verdict could affect countless claims by athletes who sue sports organizations over head injuries,

The medical examiner reported that the Bucs' star had a blood-alcohol level of 0.28 at the time of his death. Researchers previously said he had stage 2 CTE.

The late player’s family released the findings of a study in hopes of raising awareness of CTE and the risks of the disease.

Scientists who conducted the study say they couldn't determine exactly why the rate was higher but suggested that repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injuries may play a role.

Boston University neuropathologists said Phillip Adams had chronic traumatic encephalopathy — a degenerative brain disease found in many former football players.

A Gainesvllle psychologist who works with sports participants says student-athletes are generally much less likely than the general population to open up to a therapist.

High school athletes who tended to focus on one sport were 50 percent more likely to get hurt than those who hadn't specialized. Injuries included ankle sprains, knee tendonitis, and stress fractures.