Former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski has been nominated for Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award for his research in head trauma and concussions that has helped change safety in youth, college, and professional sports...More?

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• 300 athletes helping with brain injury studies
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• WWE Hits Back at Nowinski
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