I grew up in Dallas in the 1980s and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. January 10, 1982, remains unforgettable. Late in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys led the 49ers 27–21 in the conference championship. With less than a minute left, Dwight Clark made The Catch over Everson Walls to win the game. I was … Continue reading A Cowboys Fan’s Take on The Catch and Dwight Clark’s Passing Due to ALS
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Stem cells and professional sports: a call for more science and less speculation
In the world of professional sports, teams invest tens of millions of dollars in players. Those players are under intense pressure to show a return on that investment for the team, and that means playing as hard as possible for as long as possible. So it’s no surprise that players facing serious injuries will often … Continue reading Stem cells and professional sports: a call for more science and less speculation