Brett Favre’s Potential Record-Ending Injury Sheds Light on Common Medical Condition for Many in the Population
Superstar Quarterback’s 290th Consecutive Start Questionable as Doctors Reveal More about His Injury
Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre’s record hangs in the balance as he suffers from a degenerative elbow injury that affects his accuracy and forced him to miss practice earlier this week leading up to Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. His condition, Lateral Epicondylitis or “Tennis Elbow,” affects many Americans and is generally treatable without surgery under the proper care of a hand specialist.
Hand Surgeon, Stephen J. Troum, MD, a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand said, “[Lateral Epicondylitis] can definitely affect his throwing arm. It’s an inflammation around the elbow caused by repetitive trauma and characterized by pain and tenderness. Most people don’t realize how debilitating it can be.”
Last week against the Jets, Favre missed several wide-open receivers which he attributed to the pain in his elbow. Dr. Troum added, “It’s an overload injury on the extensor tendon of the forearm and can affect athletic performance. For most people in can be treated without surgery.” According to Vikings Offensive Coordinator, Darrel Bevell, it is unclear whether or not Favre will be able to start in Sunday’s game, possibly bringing an end to Favre’s NFL-record starting streak of 289.
Lateral Epicondylitis affects 1-3% of the population and is most common in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Despite its common name, “Tennis Elbow,” 95% of those who suffer from the disease get it from activities other than tennis. A qualified hand surgeon can be helpful in its diagnosis and treatment.
New Era Cap Scores License to be the Official Cap for the National Football League
Five Year Deal to Kick Off in April 2012 with Debut of NFL Draft Cap
New Era Cap Co announced that it will be the official on-field cap for the National Football League (NFL). The five-year deal, approved by the league and its owners, adds to New Era’s current licensing relationship with Major League Baseball, where they have been the official on-field cap since 1994.
Under the terms of the agreement, New Era will have exclusive distribution rights and branding for all on-field, sideline and locker room caps, as well as co-exclusive rights for fan headwear worldwide. Beginning April 2012 and running through March 2017, New Era will also produce hats for marquee events, including the NFL Draft Day Cap and the Super Bowl.
Best known for their signature 59FIFTY, New Era will have the rights to manufacture headwear with all 32 NFL team logos along with the co-exclusive U.S. rights for women’s apparel. This merchandise will be found at all NFL stadiums, www.nfl.com, www.neweracap.com, New Era Flagship stores and retailers throughout the world.
“New Era has evolved over the last 90 years and the joining of these prominent logos – the NFL Shield and the New Era Flag unites two of the most recognizable brands in our industry,” says Christopher H. Koch, CEO. ”We’re excited to bring our unique combination of style and fashion to the NFL’s passionate fan base while providing these fans with the opportunity to own the official on-field headwear worn by their favorite NFL players.”
“The NFL and New Era are two iconic brands and we are pleased to team with this industry leader to produce headwear that will be seen on sidelines and in the stands around the country and on streets around the world,” said Leo Kane, NFL’s vice president of consumer products.
New Era currently holds over 200 licenses including premier sports leagues, such as the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and other international sports leagues, as well as with organizations like Disney, Marvel and Ali Enterprises.
Dallas Cowboys are America’s Favorite Football Team for 4th Year
Saints show largest move on the list, jumping 19 spots to number 5
Leaves are changing colors and the air feels crisp. Fall is officially here, which most importantly, means football! For the fourth year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys are the favorite team of adults who follow professional football. Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts come in at number 2, up from number 4 last year while the Green Bay Packers have moved from number 6 to number 3. Rounding out the top five favorite football teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers at number 4, down from number 2 last year and the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints who jump from 24th on last year’s list to number 5 this year. Read more
NFL Scores Week 5
NFL Scores Week 5
Jacksonville 36, Buffalo 26
Tampa Bay 24, Cincinnati 21
Atlanta 20, Cleveland 10
Detroit 44, St. Louis 6
Indianapolis 19, Kansas City 9
Washington 16, Green Bay 13
Chicago 23, Carolina 6
Baltimore 31, Denver 17
NY Giants 34, Houston 10
Arizona 30, New Orleans 20
Oakland 35, San Diego 27
Tennessee 34, Dallas 27
Philadelphia 27, San Francisco 24