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Ronda Rousey’s comeback hinges on migraine-aura diagnosis and strict medical clearance
sports2 days ago

Ronda Rousey’s comeback hinges on migraine-aura diagnosis and strict medical clearance

Ronda Rousey explains that her concussion symptoms may be linked to migraine aura rather than lasting brain damage, discovered during evaluations at the Cleveland Clinic. Doctors have identified a preventative migraine treatment that could make her return feasible, and she plans to fight on May 16, subject to extensive medical testing and clearance by the California State Athletic Commission.

Patriots' injury report narrows roster ahead of divisional-round showdown
sports1 month ago

Patriots' injury report narrows roster ahead of divisional-round showdown

Patriots RB Terrell Jennings and LB Harold Landry III are questionable for the divisional round against the Texans, while CB Christian Gonzalez cleared concussion protocol and has no game designation. Texans WR Nico Collins and WR Justin Watson are out due to concussion protocol; Texans OT Trent Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable. Coach Mike Vrabel noted Jennings’ 21-day return window and described Landry’s knee management as they prepare for Sunday’s 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette.

Waller says Tua's on-field struggles may reflect lingering brain-injury trauma
sports1 month ago

Waller says Tua's on-field struggles may reflect lingering brain-injury trauma

Darren Waller suggested on Johnny Manziel’s podcast that Tua Tagovailoa’s game-day struggles could be tied to lingering trauma from head injuries, noting that Tagovailoa looks elite in practice but has difficulty translating it to games. Waller cited the body-psychology idea from The Body Keeps the Score and described how trauma may affect his readiness to pull the trigger. Despite the struggles, Tagovailoa’s $54 million guaranteed for 2026 means a Dolphins return is likely as they hope healing allows him to regain his form.