Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), is a disease linked to repeated head blows. Awareness of its impact on past and ...

Chris Simon died by suicide in March 2024 at age 52 in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario and his family immediately blamed CTE, ...

A gritty left winger, Simon fought more than 100 times and accumulated 1,824 penalty minutes as a professional.

The link between brain injuries and sports is back in the news after former NHL enforcer Chris Simon was found to have CTE.

Former football players who were later diagnosed as having CTE exhibited erratic, sometimes violent behavior before they died, as the disease affects the brain's ability to function properly.

Almost two-thirds of the claimants in a concussion lawsuit against rugby league authorities showed symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to documents seen by the BBC.

Former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion Chris Simon, known for his tenacity on the ice, has been posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 CTE. This news underscores the growing concern over the ...

The cause of death for former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis is “undetermined,” according to the the Broward Medical ...

A former professional footballer may have died as a result of heading the ball during his sporting days, an inquest hearing has heard.