Jeff Astle
Alan Shearer joined by Shane Williams, Ben Kay in dementia research
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 08:39
FA head of medicine announces mouthguard technology trial
The FA has now been advised that a reduction in the amount of heading practice at the top level is needed.
Mar 23, 17:32
Dawn Astle accuses authorities of shoving head injury study "in a drawer"
Dawn Astle's father Jeff died in 2002.
Mar 23, 11:54
Surgeon expresses concern over long-term brain injury for rugby players
Professor John Fairclough of the Progressive Rugby group has cited a study in the Welsh professional game showing an increase in concussions.
Mar 8, 16:49
Lawyer: 'Sport faces legal crisis unless action taken to prevent brain injury'
MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee have opened an inquiry into the link between playing sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 3, 16:46
Dawn Astle welcomes probe into sport link to brain injury
The DCMS committee inquiry was launched on Wednesday.
Mar 3, 16:45
Tuesday's sporting social: Ravi Ashwin laughs last and Mesut Ozil moves on
Tennis players continued to prepare for the Australian Open from their hotel rooms.
Jan 19, 19:03
Dawn Astle and Rachel Walden appointed to advise PFA on dementia care
Dawn Astle, the daughter of former West Brom and England striker Jeff Dawn Astle, has campaigned for more recognition of the link between football and dementia.
Jan 8, 09:19
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
Nov 2, 16:28
Dementia study to focus on reasons why footballers are at greater risk
A study published last October showed an increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disease among former footballers.
Feb 12, 17:04
Steve Bruce backs move to ban under-12s heading in training
Research has found footballers are are more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease.
Jan 17, 14:17
Why is the Scottish FA planning to ban heading for under-12s?
Research into the issues continue - as does the debate.
Jan 16, 13:39
Scottish FA hailed for move towards banning heading for under-12s
The SFA is reported to be close to introducing a ban on heading in training for its youngsters.
Jan 16, 12:29
Ex-England striker Jeff Astle 'died of brain condition linked to boxers'
Former England footballer Jeff Astle died of a brain condition usually found in boxers, a neurosurgeon reveals.
Jun 2, 12:17
Manchester City, Sunderland League Cup final history
Sports Mole looks back on Manchester City and Sunderland's history in League Cup finals.
Mar 1, 12:18
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