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Premier League GW38 predictions: Nottingham Forest to overcome Chelsea in Champions League showdown
Sports Mole takes on Max Rowat of electronic music duo Koven for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 38 of the 2024-25 season.
May 23, 17:53
 West Bromwich Albion's Grady Diangana celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 29, 2023
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Aldershot Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between West Bromwich Albion and Aldershot Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 13:11
 Stoke City manager Alex Neil applauds fans after the match on January 8, 2023
Preview:Stoke City vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 22:44
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A closer look at proposed changes to concussion management
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee report follows the conclusion of an inquiry which began in March.
Jul 22, 15:40
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dawn Astle given hope by new report on concussion in sport
The Health and Safety Executive has been urged to take on a greater role.
Jul 22, 07:04
 Ben Kay in 2009
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, 07:39
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dawn Astle accuses authorities of shoving head injury study "in a drawer"
Dawn Astle's father Jeff died in 2002.
Mar 23, 11:54
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dawn Astle welcomes probe into sport link to brain injury
The DCMS committee inquiry was launched on Wednesday.
Mar 3, 16:45
 Mesut Ozil warms up for Arsenal on June 20, 2020
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
 A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
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 Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
 Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured on March 5, 2020
Wayne Rooney addresses football's dementia issue
Sir Geoff Hurst and Gary Lineker have also called to restrict heading in training at all levels.
Nov 19, 22:45
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
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
 Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Former England captain Dave Watson suffering from neurodegenerative disease
The 73-year-old's condition was "most likely" brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball, according to his consultant.
Feb 14, 13:56
 Fans pose in front of the Jeff Astle Gates before the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns on May 11, 2014
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
 Newcastle boss Steve Bruce on January 11, 2020
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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
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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, 11:17
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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