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Lawyer Believes Concussion Deal Will Succeed
A lawyer who filed the first concussion lawsuit against the NFL says the league stepped up to the plate, and the game will be better because of the litigation.
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A lawyer who filed the first concussion lawsuit against the NFL says the league stepped up to the plate, and the game will be better because of the litigation.
Troy Aikman still wants to know what league officials knew about the injuries and when they knew it. And John Lynch said he has been told more lawsuits will be brought.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is disputing assertions that the league's $765 million settlement with former players is a paltry sum compared to the sport's revenues.
The pressure to play hard is the norm for so many young athletes. Yet sometimes, the intensity of the game can push students too far, leading to a serious injury like a concussion.
Some former players and others think the league is getting off cheap in its tentative settlement with victims of concussion-related brain injuries.
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Rayfield Wright calls the NFL's settlement with former players a start.
Mitch White was sitting on his couch Thursday,, watching a rerun of a football game, when he saw news scroll across the screen he wasn't sure could be right. The NFL had settled a lawsuit with 4,500 retired players over head injuries.
A major medical group is updating its guidelines for handling amateur or professional athletes suspected of having a concussion.
A coalition of more than 100 groups is recommending that student athletes have access to health care professionals, better-trained coaches and up-to-date equipment.
NFL executives want to change the culture of the league to reduce head injuries. So far this season, there's evidence it's going to be a tough road.
A former NFL tackle who used to spend hours on the practice field, now considers it a good day if he can spend a few hours out in the yard.
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Wednesday the funding to the NIH, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Crystal Foster talks about the latest health headlines, including a new law aimed at keeping kids safe from concussions, the benefits to quitting smoking, and bone fractures in postmenopausal women.
Crow won the Heisman Trophy in 1957 playing for Texas A&M; LeVias became, in 1965 at SMU, the first black football scholarship recipient from a Southwest Conference school.
Cowboys legend Bill Bates joined 105.3 The Fan's New School morning show to talk about his expectations for the current Cowboys team and much more.
Football is a way of life in North Texas. Maybe that's why some players think concussions are just part of the game. But parents worry.
More than 100 former NFL players have filed a federal lawsuit in Atlanta claiming that pro football didn't properly protect its players from concussions.
A group of former Dallas Cowboys joined with other retired NFL players to file the latest concussion-related lawsuit against the NFL.
Four former NFL players have filed the latest lawsuit claiming the league didn't properly protect players from concussions.
Dr. Crystal Foster talks about the latest concussion study, the benefits of Vitamin D and what people can do to avoid catching nasty germs.
Michael Myers' lawsuit was filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Houston. It accuses the NFL of negligence, fraud and conspiracy in its handling of head injuries.
A third lawsuit has been filed in Philadelphia by retired NFL players over brain injuries allegedly caused by on-field concussions
The league said in March that it was considering a concussion policy after a spate of players missing games with concussion-like symptoms, including All-Star Chris Paul.
Football is a big deal in Texas. But should parents of high school and college students be concerned about the threat of concussions?
Texas junior safety Nolan Brewster is quitting football because of concussions and post-traumatic migraine headaches.
Microsoft's outage Friday morning caused issues for many businesses and cities in North Texas.
Friday's forecast is mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s.
Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with their airline for the latest information.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Passengers have been advised to check their flight status with their airline for the latest information.
Microsoft's outage Friday morning caused issues for many businesses and cities in North Texas.
Friday's forecast is mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
Two sisters from Butler say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said they are actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.
The FAA said it is closely monitoring a technical issue impacting IT systems at U.S. airlines.
Saturday is looking warm and humid before cooler air returns.
Banks, airlines, TV stations and health systems in countries around the world that rely on Microsoft's 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday. Thousands of flights were canceled in the U.S. and Europe, and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Friday and Saturday will be dry and hot, with increasing rain chances on Sunday, and even better rain prospects on Monday and Tuesday.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.