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
Boeing Starliner is hours away from launching 2 astronauts on long-awaited mission. Here’s what’s at stake CNNElon Musk bashes historic Boeing astronaut flight, SpaceX did it first Business InsiderLive updates: NASA's Starliner capsule to lift off with two astronauts Florida TodayBoeing's Starliner set for crewed mission to ISS DW (English)
Genes known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s may actually be an inherited form of the disorder, researchers say CNNAPOE4 homozygozity represents a distinct genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease Nature.comStudy Suggests Genetics as a Cause, Not Just a Risk, for Some Alzheimer's The New York TimesPeople with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say ReutersAlzheimer's risk gene APOE4 may cause a distinct form of the disease, study suggests STAT
New COVID-19 ‘FLiRT’ variants could mean a summer surge NewsNation Now2 new COVID variants called ‘FLiRT’ are spreading: What are the symptoms? AL.comFLiRT, the new COVID variants are circulating fast: All about symptoms, severity The Times of India
How 'Earth's twin' Venus lost its water and became a hellish planet Space.comReason Venus is so dry 'finally discovered' New York Post Scientists May Have Solved Mystery of Venus' Lost Water NewsweekVenus water loss is dominated by HCO+ dissociative recombination Nature.comWhere Did Venus's Water All Go? We Might Have An Idea IFLScience