Football brain injuries have lasting effects

    If you missed our 3 p.m. Fresh Air broadcast, catch it online or at 7 p.m. and listen to fill-in host Dave Davies talk with Chris Nowinski about sports brain injuries. The former wrestler and football player has been studying brain injuries since a series of concussions ended his career. Dave also profiles Nowinski today in Off Mic.

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