Tony Dorsett

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Tony Dorsett played football 'not knowing' dementia would result

Courier Newsroom - February 10, 2015

DALLAS (AP) - Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett says he started playing football "not knowing that the end was going to be...

Sports

Judge: $765M might not cover NFL concussion claims

Courier Newsroom - January 14, 2014

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge denied preliminary approval of a $765 million settlement of NFL concussion claims, fearing it may not be enough...

Sports

Conner leads Pitt to 30-27 win over Bowling Green in Pizza Bowl

Courier Newsroom - December 26, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — James Conner rushed for 229 yards — breaking a Pittsburgh bowl record held by Tony Dorsett — and Chris Blewitt kicked...

Opinion/Forum

Fans complicit in injuries of Dorsett, others

Site Editor - November 21, 2013

(NNPA)—The recent news about NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett was more than unsettling. Having been diagnosed with the early stages of chronic encephalopathy,...

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