The brain of NHL legend Claude Lemieux will be donated for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), his family ...

Late NHL star Claude Lemieux’s family confirmed that they will donate his brain for research into the neurodegenerative ...

In a statement, the family clarified the decision was to aid the center's research, but that 'no conclusions should be drawn' ...

"No conclusions should be drawn at this time regarding any diagnosis," the family said in a statement. Lemieux died this week at age 60. Michael Martin / NHLI via Getty Images Claude Lemieux’s family ...

The hockey world—and really, all contact sports—are reeling after the sudden passing of Claude Lemieux at age 60. Fans and former teammates are still in shock, struggling to process the loss of one of ...

More must be done to protect footballers from the dangers of heading, an MP has warned. Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis welcomed the Football Association's call for independent research into heading-related ...

Legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre said he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease during a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Favre, 54, was testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee ...

The death of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson was ruled a suicide by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner, WMAQ-TV in Chicago reported Saturday.

Rugby Football Union announced that the sport will ban tackling above the waist in community games in an effort to reduce head injuries.