PHILADELPHIA -- Lawyers representing former NFL players in the proposed $765 million settlement of thousands of concussion-related claims detailed Monday how the money would be divided. Cowboys Jerseys China . The awards could reach $5 million for athletes with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrigs disease; $4 million for a death involving brain trauma; and $3 million for dementia cases. Under the payout formula, those maximum awards would go to players under 45, who would likely need more lifetime care. For a man in his early 60s, the awards top out at $3 million for ALS and $950,000 for Alzheimers disease. An 80-year-old with early dementia would get $25,000. Individual awards would also reflect how long the player spent in the NFL, unrelated medical issues and other factors. For instance, the award could be reduced significantly if someone had injuries from an unrelated stroke or car accident. Men without any neurological problems would get baseline testing, and could seek compensation if test reveal any problems. "This is an extraordinary settlement for retired NFL players and their families -- from those who suffer with severe neurocognitive illnesses today, to those who are currently healthy but fear they may develop symptoms decades into the future," lead players lawyers Christopher Seeger and Sol Weiss said in a statement. Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody of Philadelphia must still approve of the plan, and is expected to hold a fairness hearing later this year. Individual players can also opt out or object to the settlement, which followed five months of what a mediator called "vigorous" negotiations between the players and the NFL. "We of course support plaintiffs motions, and will await further direction from Judge Brody," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. Players taking part will be encouraged to share their medical records with researchers studying brain injuries in football players, according to the extensive papers filed Monday. The plaintiffs include class representative Kevin Turner, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots and is now battling ALS. "The compensation provided in this settlement will lift a heavy (financial) burden off of the men who are suffering," Turner said. He hopes it will ensure that future players "do not suffer the way that many in my generation have." The total settlement would include $675 million for compensatory claims, for players with neurological symptoms; $75 million for baseline testing for asymptomatic men; and $10 million for medical research and education. The NFL would also pay an additional $112 million to the players lawyers for their fees and expenses, for a total payout of nearly $900 million. The leagues annual revenues top $9 billion. More than 4,500 former players have filed suit, some accusing the league of fraud for its handling of concussions. They include Hall of Fame standout and former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon, who suffers from dementia. Mediator Layn R. Phillips of California, a former U.S. judge, called the settlement fair, noting the risks to both sides if the case went to court. Players might have the case thrown out of court and their claims sent to league arbitration, while the NFL might have been forced to release internal files that reveal what it knew, when, about the consequences of playing after a concussion. "It was evident throughout the mediation process that plaintiffs counsel were prepared to litigate and try these cases, and face the risk of losing with no chance to recover for their labour or their expenses, if they were not able to achieve a fair and reasonable settlement result for the proposed class," Phillips said. 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Martinezs ninth-inning sacrifice fly scored Torii Hunter with the winning run and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Sunday. https://www.cowboysjerseysale.com/ .C. - Goodyear has warned teams that increased speeds at Charlotte Motor Speedway will put a heavy emphasis on the right front tires in Saturday nights race a€” a potentially key development for drivers trying to advance in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship.Stevo, Brian Carney, Phil Clarke, Barrie McDermott and Bill Arthur give their verdict on who will win the Grand Final. Warrington and Wigan will battle it out at Old Trafford on Saturday in a bid to be crowned Super League Champions. Wigan are looking to avoid three successive defeats in the final, while Warrington will be desperate not to lose two finals in six weeks after their Challenge Cup loss to Hull FC. Warrington face Wigan in the 19th Super League Grand Final on Saturday night. Who will lift the trophy? Courtesy of RFL Kevin Sinfield, who has won the Grand Final seven times with Leeds, says its just too close to call and believes there are arguments for why both sides are able to win. However, we put our pundits on the spot and asked them to pick a winner... StevoNot much in it between both sides who both have the potential skills to win. Hooker Daryl Clark is key for Warrington and Wigan cant afford for him to take control at dummy half. Hes fast, creative and clever. Daryl Clark is a key man for Warrington, says Stevo But he will be wasted if the forwards cant give him the momentum he needs, because he can be negated by playing behind a beaten pack.Wigan will apply their usual tough hit em hard game in the opening twenty minutes to try and disrupt Warrington and force them into errors.If the Wolves can absorb that early pressure I feel they have the skill factor to go on and win. Wigans power game is hard to stop and could give young George Williams the room to create havoc.Either way, if you are a gambling man then have a bob or two on both Clark and Williams for man of the match. Barrie McDermott Wigan Warriors Matty Smith celebrate scoring a drop goal against Warrington This promises to be the tightest final in years as the teams who finished first and second in the table go head-to-head.My heart says Warrington, but my head says Wigan. There is nothing to choose between the players - the engine room has Chris Hill and Ashton Sims versus Ben Flower and Frank-Paul Nuuausala in a battle of brawn. While Matty Smith and George Williams versus Kurt Gidley and Declan Patton is a battle of the brains.We are in for a crackerjack of a game. It might not be from a piece of finesse, so it might come down to who wants it more that gets the team over the line.With a hairs breadth between them, Im going for a Warrington win in exttra time! Brian CarneySaturdays Grand Final is a case of the known against the known unknown. Cowboys Jerseys 2021. With Wigan you know what youre going to get - the same structured attack that has served them so well over the last six years, but is in decline.When the Warriors have to chase games they move away from that structure and look a much better side. They are committed, coherent and aggressive in defence and are the most consistent performers from first minute until last, but will that be good enough on Saturday? Chris Sandow is back for the Wolves With Warrington youre never sure what youre going to get. We have seen glimpses of how lethal and resilient they can be, and two games in particular stand out.The first was their win at Catalans, one week after losing the Challenge Cup final, and the other was when they won the league leaders shield at Hull.Warrington travelled to the KCOM without Chris Sandow, Kurt Gidley, Ben Currie and Ben Westwood. Declan Patton and Stefan Ratchford played in the halves and they won 23-6.The problem with Warrington is they can contrive to lose a game while 14 points and a man up. If the Wolves played with the same consistency as Wigan no-one would touch them.Trench warfare favours Wigan and they will more than happy for Saturdays Grand Final to descend into that kind of game. Its something Warrington must avoid if they are to be crowned champions for the first time in 61 years.Phil ClarkeWhen two great teams meet Ive often said that it comes down to the bounce of the ball. Its a rugby cliche that was applicable when the two teams last met at Old Trafford in 2013.A Matthew Smith kick was charged down early in the second half, if it bounced in one direction it would most probably have led to a Warrington try, and most probably a win. It instead bounced back to Smith and Wigan went the length of the field very quickly to score. Ben Currie is consoled by head coach Tony Smith following their Challenge Cup final loss It was the turning point in my mind but Warrington know that they can never relax against Wigan. Theyve lost out when theyve had a 14-point lead in a Grand Final, and theyve lost with a 14-point lead three weeks ago, playing against 12 men.I think that there is very little between the teams and it would not surprise me if, like the £1million match, it went into extra time.Bill ArthurWigan - tough, mean, aggressive, never say die attitude, capable of hanging in there and snatching the win, as proved at the HJ last month. But missing key players with big night experience. Will Sean OLoughlin be back for Wigan? Warrington - creative, fast, unpredictable, good defence, players in key positions in form and have edged it in meetings with Wigan this season.Which to me suggests a Warrington win - but only just!You can watch the Super League Grand Final, Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: VOTE: Greatest Grand Final try Farewell to Stevo Grand Final: Key battles Follow us @SkySportsRL ' ' '  |
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