Linebacker says risk of head injury not worth it Chris Borland, 24, of the San Francisco 49ers walks away from big money "to do what's best for my health." Studies suggest that the hard knocks of football can lead to debilitating head injuries. More
This year's draft heavy on size, light on glamour This year's NFL draft is heavy on size and light on glamour. There's no high-profile quarterback destined to go No. 1 and instantly become the face of a downtrodden franchise. There's not even a running back or wide receiver worthy of the top overall pick, someone with the kind of swagger that wins over fans weary of losing. More
Packers ink Matthews to lucrative long-term deal Clay Matthews has signed a long-term extension with the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the five-year, $66 million deal will make Matthews the NFL’s highest paid linebacker. Matthews, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, was scheduled to make $3.73 million in the final year of his contract, but he was expected to receive an offer valued around $13 million per year, similar to the NFL’s highest-paid linebacker, the Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware. More
Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders signs Patriots' offer sheet The NFL restricted free-agent market is active once again. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots, his agent Jordan Woy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. More
Sugar substitute xylitol linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke The Washington PostCommon low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds CNNAnother popular low-calorie sweetener increases risk of heart attacks and strokes, Cleveland Clinic researche cleveland.comCommon sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke Yahoo!
A Bird Flu Virus Has Killed Its First Human GizmodoPerson with bird flu died in Mexico, WHO says ReutersFirst Human Dies from New Bird Flu Strain, World Health Organization Confirms PEOPLEBird Flu Has Killed Dozens Of Dairy Cows In 5 States, Report Says ForbesA New Bird Flu Death Is Making Experts Uneasy TIME
Rare, sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC Fox NewsNew, contagious fungal infection found in NYC — how to keep yourself safe New York Post Experts Alert Doctors & the Public to the Arrival of Hard-to-Treat Fungal Skin Infections in the U. S. NYU Langone HealthFirst case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported in the U.
China's Chang'e-6 transfers moon samples to spacecraft, set for return to Earth ReutersChang'e 6 probe's far-side moon samples enter return-to-Earth module in lunar orbit, China says Space.comChang'e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth SpaceNewsChina’s Chang’e-6 probe lifts off with samples from moon’s far side in historic first CNN
A fierce battle is being fought in the soil beneath our feet – and the implications for global warming are huge The ConversationMicrobial competition for phosphorus limits the CO2 response of a mature forest Nature.comForests may grow more slowly than expected as CO2 levels rise New ScientistTropical forests adjust strategies to thrive even when soils are nutrient poor, large field experiment shows Phys.org