Sports Medicine

Update: A.J. Long
Health

Sidelined by three concussions, former Syracuse quarterback still can’t get in the game

By David Armstrong

Athletics DNA test illustration
Business

How genetic testing of dubious value is infiltrating the world of sports

By Rebecca Robbins

ECG
Gut Check

Should athletes get EKGs to prevent sudden death?

By Sharon Begley

Kenneth Lambert/AP
Health

Muhammad Ali and Parkinson’s disease: Was boxing to blame?

By Bob Tedeschi

Stephen Curry
Health

The science behind Steph Curry’s knee injury — and what it means for the NBA Finals

By Dylan Scott

Miami v North Carolina
Exclusive

‘Snitch rule’ requires college athletes to report teammates with concussions

By David Armstrong

First Opinion

Experts debate: How many concussions are too many for an athlete?

By Patrick Skerrett

Football
Health

Sideline doctors: How the NFL’s concussion-spotting system is — and isn’t — working

By Bob Tedeschi

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