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At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds

Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.

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Leaving the NFL to return to school? A new eligibility rule could make it possible

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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall

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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open launch; skyrocketing ticket costs; record NBA team sales

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MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at 83

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What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83

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Saturday Sports: Lakers sale; WNBA and transgender athletes; White Sox 'Pope night'

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