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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich is scheduled to have an MRI to determine the severity of a triceps injury suffered in practice Tuesday, reports ESPN's Mike Reiss.The 32-year-old Ninkovich was listed as the starting left defensive end on the team's first official depth chart and will likely be replaced by Chris Long while he awaits the results of his MRI.The veteran lineman hasn't missed a game since 2009, having started every regular-season Patriots game since 2011.Earlier in practice, receiver Julian Edelman left with a foot injury and was attended to by medical staff.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Early indications are that Julian Edelman avoided any sort of substantial setback at Tuesday's practice.Concerns quickly arose when the New England Patriots' wide receiver was forced to the sidelines just two days after making his long-awaited return to practice, but the injury isn't believed to be serious following initial exams, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.New England hasn't shared an official update on Edelman's status, and it may be unrealistic to expect the club to do so at any point in the near future.The early reports are certainly promising, though, given that Edelman had appeared to be favoring his lower left leg in frustration.Not only did surgery on his left foot force him to miss the last seven games of the 2015 regular season, but a second procedure he underwent in the offseason led to an absence that extended through the first week of camp.Look for the Patriots to proceed with caution over the coming weeks and to outline Edelman's workload with a focus on having him at full strength for Week 1.The 30-year-old enters the 2016 campaign once again serving as a top passing-game target alongside star tight end Rob Gronkowski.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Kansas waterslide billed as the world’s tallest remained off-limits as authorities pressed to figure out how a state lawmaker’s 10-year-old son died of a neck injury while riding it.

On a warm Sunday in late July, Jeff Collins watched his 11-year-old daughter, Hannah, use a rope swing to launch herself into the warm waters of the Edisto River near Charleston, S.C.

In 1953, a neurosurgeon cut out two slivers from a patient's brain. The surgery helped the patient's epilepsy, but left him unable to form any new memories. The post The Untold Story of Neuroscience’s Most Famous Brain appeared first on WIRED.

Amari Cooper's 1,070 receiving yards as a rookie is even more impressive than you thought.The Oakland Raiders' 2015 first-round pick battled a late-season foot injury that he says "affected" his entire game. Apparently so much that Cooper never bothered watching his first-year tape because, despite being the NFL's top rookie pass-catcher, "I really wasn't myself"."I think it affected everything. Me being a receiver, it affected my whole game," Cooper told KGMZ radio, according to NFL.com's Chris Wesseling. "Talk about a foot injury, you can't release how you want to, you can't come out of your breaks how you want to. You can only get open in two ways, off of the line or out of your breaks."After suffering the injury during preparations for Week 14, Cooper made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, though he questioned whether or not he was deserving. The 22-year-old was also hampered by a quad injury suffered in mid-November.If he stays healthy this year, Cooper is set for a big second season with the Raiders, off to a dedicated start with franchise quarterback Derek Carr as his training camp roommate.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron is healthy enough to walk without a limp.

Since WWI, doctors have speculated that PTSD's underlying cause was some sort of physical damage caused by blast-waves from bombs, which literally shook loose something important in the brains of sufferers. (more…)

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib made his return to the practice field Monday for the first time since suffering a gunshot wound to his leg in the offseason.

The Israeli government’s decision to reverse math and English learning requirements for the country’s ultra-Orthodox schools could deal a serious blow to Israel’s vital technology industry and seems to fly in the face of the wishes of the ultra-Orthodox community itself. On July 24 the Israeli government announced that Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) schools do not have to teach… Read More

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Chicago Bears center Hroniss Grasu suffered a right knee injury during Saturday's practice session and was carted off the field.The extent of Grasu's injury wasn't revealed but head coach John Fox was concerned."I don't know the extent of it," Fox said to Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. "It looked fairly serious."Grasu incurred the injury after blocking downfield on a passing play, and went down without contact."It was non-contact. He was changing direction and it didn't go well so we'll see the extent of it as we go," Fox said via Zach Zaidman of CBS2 Chicago.If Grasu is out for a prolonged period, Ted Larsen is expected to start at center.Grasu was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Oregon.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell may still have his four-game suspension hanging over his head, but he no longer has to concern himself about the health of his knee.Bell tore his MCL and PCL in November, cutting his season short. But with training camp ramping up, the fourth-year back is taking on a bigger workload and is moving as freely as he did prior to the injury."As long as my knee's not swelling or having any setbacks, I will continue to do more," said Bell, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "My first day running, March 1, I had a vision I'd be ready around this time. This is my goal to be out here ready to compete."Bell continued: "I feel I can protect myself. Even jump cutting, if I decide I want to jump over somebody, jump in the end zone, whatever it may be, I feel I'll be able to do all that. My leg feels great."The former second-round pick's versatility and breakaway speed is a key component of the Steelers' offense, and Bell said he's regained his signature burst and agility."I felt I got all my speed back," Bell said. "I wasn't even thinking about my knee at all (Friday). ... That's the point I wanted to get to."The 24-year-old's appeal is set to be heard in mid-August. He was handed the four-game ban - the second suspension of his career - for multiple missed drugs tests.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ebron was carted off the field during a Saturday scrimmage

Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron was carted to the locker room during a mock game held at Saturday's practice after suffering an apparent injury to his right leg.He was in visible pain and grabbing at the back of his ankle area while down on the field, reported beat writers in attendance.An official update on his status hasn't been provided, but early indications are that Ebron suffered an Achilles injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

DETROIT (AP) Detroit Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann escaped significant injury in his return Thursday night.

Buffalo Bills second-round rookie Reggie Ragland left Friday's training camp practice after suffering a knee injury.Head coach Rex Ryan later told reporters that while the ailment doesn't appear to involve any ligaments, he is "very concerned" about the young linebacker.A more solid update on Ragland's status should be available after the training staff has the opportunity to run more tests. For the time being, though, the Bills are left to contemplate the possibility of a second premium draft pick being forced to the sidelines.First-round defensive end Shaq Lawson will start the season on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing shoulder surgery during the offseason. Timelines for his expected return have varied, but it appears certain that he'll miss at least the first month of his rookie season.Both Ragland and Lawson can be expected to take on starting roles when healthy. Extended absences for both would be a tough break for a Buffalo defense looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2015 campaign.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former NHL defenseman Aaron Rome sued the NHL and his insurance company after a career-ending hip injury, according to Sarah Mervosh of The Dallas Morning News.Rome was injured as a member of the Dallas Stars in 2014, and was bought out by the club that summer following 52 appearances in two seasons with the club.After failed attempts to make the Detroit Red Wings and AHL's Norfolk Admirals prior to the 2014-15 season on pro tryout deals, he made a claim for disability benefits from his insurance company, but was denied.Mervosh reports:

Jordan Matthews gave the Philadelphia Eagles a brief scare at Friday's training camp practice when a low hit left him down on the field and favoring his left knee.The third-year wideout was forced to the sidelines for the rest of the day as a result of the collision, but head coach Doug Pederson later explained that Matthews didn't sustain any sort of serious injury.

NEW YORK (AP) Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore right quadriceps, and a feisty manager Terry Collins has teed off on those wondering whether the outfielder aggravated his injury playing golf.

Connected bikes could be huge assets to the future of urban transit, especially as cities and cars grow more connected, too. But smart cycles can be very expensive, and cyclists also tend to be very particular about, and attached to, their bikes. Shoka’s new Shoka Bell is an accessory that adds a heavy helping of intelligence to your bike without requiring the purchase of an entirely… Read More

UC Berkeley researchers are developing "Neural Dust," tiny wireless sensors for implanting in the brain, muscles, and intestines that could someday be used to control prosthetics or a "electroceuticals" to treat epilepsy or fire up the immune system. So far, they've tested a 3 millimeter long version of the device in rats.“I think the long-term prospects for neural dust are not only within nerves and the brain, but much broader,“ says researcher Michel Maharbiz. “Having access to in-body telemetry has never been possible because there has been no way to put something supertiny superdeep. But now I can take a speck of nothing and park it next to a nerve or organ, your GI tract or a muscle, and read out the data."Maharbiz, neuroengineer Jose Carmena, and their colleagues published their latest results on "Wireless Recording in the Peripheral Nervous System with Ultrasonic Neural Dust" in the journal Neuron.From UC Berkeley:

NEW YORK (AP) Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes swung under an 0-1 changeup from Tyler Clippard, looked down and took a stiff step out of the batter's box as he tried to stretch his sore right quadriceps.

DENVER (AP) Carlos Gonzalez was confident he wouldn't miss any extended time after suffering a sprained left ankle Wednesday night.