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A new study finds people living within 500 feet of a dry cleaner have higher odds of Parkinson’s disease, with risk peaking at very close proximity. The analysis points to chemical exposure, notably trichloroethylene, as a potential factor. The findings echo growing concern about environmental contributors to neurological illness.
AP News reports that Minnesota's kickers face a complicated path to opener due to a federal ruling on fifth-year eligibility, with injunctions adding more uncertainty as teams navigate rosters and potential roster moves ahead of the season.
The 49ers have trimmed to a 53-man roster ahead of their season opener in Australia against the Rams. They trade for veteran interior lineman Jarrett Patterson, add depth at guard and center, and place several players on IR or PUP as they prepare for Week 1.
Jed York, principal owner of the San Francisco 49ers, has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after an Ohio arrest related to prostitution and criminal tools. The NFL will review under the personal conduct policy. The case centers on a so-called online prostitution ad in East Palestine, Ohio.
Researchers have examined brains from 235 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 and have confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in 215. Including all 878 players who died in that period, the team has calculated a conservative minimum prevalence of CTE of 24.5% at death and urged prevention to cut repetitive head impacts.
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.
The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl game or any accompanying events. 88 players will be named Pro Bowlers and honored at an in-person Los Angeles celebration in February, with no alternates. Voting remains the same and the Pro Bowl will focus on honoring the season’s best players rather than a game.
NFL owners approve the Seattle Seahawks sale to a Vinod Khosla-led group for $9.612 billion, a record franchise deal. The estate of Paul Allan arranged terms in July following the late owner’s wishes. The move cements Khosla’s long-term plans: keep winning, pursue another Super Bowl, and learn from management as the new stewardship begins.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has had the case against him amended to include citations for open intoxicants, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated. He had previously been cited for refusing a sobriety test. CBS Sports and CBS affiliates report on the ongoing civil matter as Romo remains a leading NFL analyst.
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech after Brendan Sorsby’s gambling-related exit. Will Hammond is slated as the starter; Castellanos could back him up as Tech opens against Abilene Christian. Castellanos has thrown for 6,449 yards and 48 TDs in 38 college games.
Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list as investigations into his May incident continue. The Packers are keeping him on payroll and hope for a return; meanwhile, Seattle signs Terrion Arnold but places him on exempt as eight felony charges loom. The league will decide on playing status as details emerge.
Defensive star Aaron Donald has come out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, up to $30 million deal. He will team with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett after the Rams traded for him earlier this year, reasserting a bid for the Super Bowl on home soil at SoFi Stadium.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family, with closing expected in early 2027. The deal expands KSE’s sports empire across NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS properties, underscoring its growth in major markets.
Kituwah LLC has filed a Delaware lawsuit alleging Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and associates diverted a Native American loan to repay a prior investor. The suit seeks damages and interest, saying the wind-farm project Project Exodus never materialized as promised.