The House Judiciary Committee is holding hearings about the long-term cognitive damage suffered by NFL players as a result of concussions they suffered on the football field. We speak to New York Times reporter Alan Schwarz, along with Dr. Ann McKee, professor of neurology at Boston University, who has studied the brains of several former NFL players.
Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps Sunday's NFL matchups as the Denver Broncos remain undefeated against the New England Patriots, and the Cincinnati Bengals make a surprising come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens.
Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin reviews the week's baseball games and looks ahead to the weekend's college football games.
Our sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, tells us about some big upsets in college football and, in the NFL, the Detroit Lions ending their nightmare string of 19 straight losses.
"It's another Washington bail-out for Detroit."
—Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, on the Detroit Lions' breaking their 19-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Redskins
Former NFL quarterback and MVP Steve McNair was found shot to death on July 4th. Police have ruled it a homicide, but while the cops sort through the clues, The Takeaway looks at McNair's athletic achievements. He brought speed, agility, accuracy and leadership to the field, and will be remembered for his toughness, playing through endless injuries. Joining us to talk about Steve "Air" McNair's legacy is The Takeaway’s sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul-Matin.
Fans are already putting together tributes on YouTube. Here's one:
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