San Antonio Sport News

By Christopher O'Donnell Published Earlier today

TAMPA — At his peak, Jordan Reed was a fearsome sight for defensive backs trying to halt the speedy 6-foot 2-inch, 242-pound tight end.

He scored 28 touchdowns during an eight-year career with NFL teams in Washington and San Francisco and was selected for the 2016 Pro Bowl. He also suffered 12 concussions, missing multiple games as a result.

He had planned to play for 10 seasons but toward the end of his career he began to suffer from tinnitus, anxiety, depression and mental fatigue. MRI tests showed signs of damage to his brain that doctors said were from his concussions. On their advice, he retired in April 2021.

Reed was one of three former NFL players who spoke Thursday at a downtown Tampa conference highlighting the long-term risks of repeated blows to the head of children who play contact sports such as football, wrestling, soccer and ice hockey. The conference, which attracted participants from as far as Australia, included researchers whose studies have linked concussions and head injuries to neurodegenerative conditions, most notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Reed said in an interview with the Tampa Bay Times that he supports initiatives that prevent or limit children playing tackle football. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children under 14 play flag or noncontact football. He declined to answer a question about whether the NFL should do more to protect players.

A father to three daughters, Reed said had he had boys, he would not have let them play football.

“It’s too dangerous,” he said. “I don’t think the risk and the reward add up.”

The two-day conference, held at the USF Health Center For Advanced Medical Learning And Simulation on Franklin Street, was organized by the Mac Parkman Foundation For Adolescent Concussive Trauma https://www.mpfact.com/ The nonprofit was founded by Anna Maria Island father Bruce Parkman, who believes his son’s suicide at the age of 17 was the result of depression caused by repeated head injuries from football and wrestling.

A common theme that emerged from speakers was the need to educate more health care providers about the risks of repeated head injuries from sports and the skepticism of governing bodies to acknowledge any link between their sport and brain injuries.

The keynote speaker of the first day was Ann McKee, a distinguished professor of neurology and pathology at Boston University and director of the university’s CTE Center.

McKee made national headlines after publishing a survey based on postmortem examinations of the brains of former football players that found CTE in 110 out of 111 former NFL players. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/07/25/sports/football/nfl-cte.html

She said Thursday that the NFL has made some positive changes in recent years, such as changes to kickoffs to reduce head-on collisions. But she said Commissioner Roger Goodell is still skeptical about the link between concussions and CTE. The league compensates retired players diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, and Alzheimer’s disease, but not CTE.

“What they really need to address is the number of hits to the head in just routine play,” she said. “The care of retired players is still really lacking.”

On its website, the NFL states that it has made more than 50 rule changes since 2002 to make football safer for players. That includes rules against players using their helmet to “butt, ram, spear” or make forcible contact with opponents’ head or neck area.

Nick Gates, whose father, Bill Gates, played professional soccer for 13 years in England, spoke about the work done by Head Safe Football, a U.K. group that has campaigned for heading to be banned in children’s soccer and to remove heading from training sessions for older players.

Several studies have shown that professional soccer players have a far higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia.

As a central defender, Bill Gates repeatedly headed soccer balls kicked over long distances. Toward the end of his life, he lost the ability to walk and talk and was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. He died last year.

“It should be separate rules for the brain,” his son said. “We treat the hamstring better than we treat the brain.”

The summit also included discussion about the impact of blasts and other military activities on veterans. The Veterans Affairs’ Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reported about 414,000 service members have documented traumatic brain injury cases since 2000.

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Hey.

San Antonio needs access to healthy, locally grown food. San Antonio also has a budget survey out right now that helps the city understand what matters to us, the people, for 2025.

San Antonio has ~ONE BILLION DOLLARS to spend on improving our city and keeping it running.

Can you please fill out this survey, check off the things that matter to you, and please write in one/any/all of the following:

Urban farms Local food Food access Farmers' Markets Community gardens

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SABudget2025

Thanks so much.

Also, maybe mention a no-kill animal shelter capacity increase and after school programs, just because you're a good person.

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I come from a small town an hour away (Houston). Everyone says good morning or how are you to you where I'm from. You can't leave a store without someone offering you a blow job or anal. I find this theme to be common in pretty much every city in Texas where cousins regularly fuck each other. It's so easy to meet new people.

Why is it that here in Austin I say "Good morning!" or wave to a passerby and they won't even look me in the eye as I'm flashing them? Completely ignore me! Some of these people are my neighbors for Jesus Garza's sake! Even coworkers have this uptight attitude when I try to show them my wife's boyfriend's OnlyFans. Is this because a lot of people from other states live here? I can't imagine it's because people are busy and are just trying to get on with their day. If they are nice, they are usually partied-out frat boys or tweaked-out cokeheads.

What happened to the sweet Texas charm?! I'm getting frustrated it's hard to meet nice folks here. Everyone seems very transactional—even the cashiers at HEB who are ringing up my transactions! Why does no one want to take 15-45 minutes of their day to hear my opinions on the UT protests?

I even started a chat with my neighbor one day and a friend of mine, who's a non-binary purple-haired enby local, looked appalled. They said, "Who was that? Why were they talking to you?" in a disgusted voice. I can't believe I had to explain they are a neighbor and that it's normal to spend 85 minutes mansplaining the plot of Dunkirk to a single mom who's late to work at Chicas Bonitas. Back in the small town I'm from (San Antonio) that's totally normal.

I'm getting really discouraged with this town, and if it weren't for my $247,000 salary that's allowing me to snap up all the real estate from the elderly who can't afford their property taxes and have nowhere else to go, I would have already left back to my small town (Dallas)!

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Hi we plan to hike Mt Baldy / San Antonio this weekend. I'm considering take the chairlifts to save some energy. Probably will take the lift to the resort, hike the backbone trail up to the peak, and go down via either ski hut or register ridge.

The website sells $15 one way lift ticket. It isn't very clear what lift line it is. Can anyone confirm if that is the Chair #1 on the map that starts from the parking lot to the resort area?

Also I see chair 4 reaches 8600ft. I don't think we need that much help but I still want to know if it is open and if one can take it.

And about ticketing, would it be OK we buy tickets upon arrival? Is there any risk of long waiting time (or even no ticket)? I never took any ski lifts but it seems the lifts are operating continuously so I assume there should be no much waiting time.

I called the resort but cannot reach any operator so I'm here. Any general suggestions about the lifts + hiking are also welcomed!

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Day 1: Early Arrival in Zadar

• ⁠This is perfect to get acclimated. Consider visiting the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation for a unique experience.

Day 2: Krka or Plitvice National Park

• ⁠This is a great day trip. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking and swimming gear if you want to take a dip.

Day 3-4: Split

• ⁠Two days in Split are ideal. Day 3 for exploring the city and Diocletian's Palace, and Day 4 for a walking tour and perhaps a visit to Marjan Hill for panoramic views.

Day 5-7: Hvar

• Three days in Hvar are good for both relaxation and nightlife. You can explore Hvar Town, take a boat trip to the Pakleni Islands, and enjoy the beaches and nightlife.

Day 8-9: Dubrovnik

• Two days in Dubrovnik allow you to explore the Old Town, walk the city walls, and perhaps take a cable car ride to Mount Srđ for stunning views.

Day 10-11: Kotor (and/or Herceg Novi)

• Two days are great to explore Kotor's Old Town and hike up to the Castle of San Giovanni for amazing views.

Day 12-14: Durmitor National Park

• Three days in Durmitor are excellent for hiking, exploring the Black Lake, and possibly doing some adventure sports like rafting in the Tara River Canyon.

Day 15-16: Sarajevo

Two days in Sarajevo are perfect to explore its rich history, vibrant culture, and try local cuisine. Consider visiting the Tunnel of Hope and the historic Baščaršija.

Day 17: Mostar

One day in Mostar is enough to see the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge), the Old Bazaar, and perhaps enjoy some local dishes.

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I'm moving from Philadelphia to Del Rio, Texas for work. I could stop in Knoxville Tennessee, little rock Arkansas, Or take the more Southern route going through Knoxville Tennessee & Baton Rouge Louisiana (which will also have me drive through Houston & San Antonio).

Any recommendations on what path is the easier drive? I don't have time to do sight seeing, just sleeping in the motels. I mostly care about -smooth long straight roads (not constantly turning off the cruise control on mountains/serving roads etc.) Also curious of any other factors I'd need to be aware of! (Which route has excessive speed traps, etc.)

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Padres @ Braves - Fri, May 17 Game Status: In Progress - Score: 3-1 Padres

Bottom of the 7th, 0 outs, bases empty, 0-2 count with Yuki Matsui pitching and Orlando Arcia batting. Jarred Kelenic is on deck, and Zack Short is in the hole.

Links & Info

• Current conditions at Truist Park: 69°F - Cloudy - Wind 6 mph, In From LF
• TV: Padres: San Diego Padres, Braves: Bally Sports Southeast
• Radio: Padres: XEMO 860 (es), KWFN 97.3, Braves: La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM (es), 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan
• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

Padres Batters AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG 1 Arraez - DH 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .308 .354 .374 2 Tatis Jr. - RF 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 .253 .346 .433 3 Profar, J - LF 4 1 2 1 0 1 1 .327 .414 .513 4 Cronenworth - 1B 4 0 2 1 0 1 1 .271 .339 .470 5 Machado, M - 3B 3 0 0 1 1 1 1 .218 .275 .339 6 Bogaerts - 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 .215 .264 .315 7 Merrill - CF 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 .296 .344 .401 8 Kim, H - SS 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 .206 .319 .350 9 Higashioka - C 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 .167 .167 .306 Totals 29 3 10 3 3 5 14 Padres BATTING: TB: Arraez 2; Bogaerts; Cronenworth 2; Kim, H; Merrill 2; Profar, J 2. RBI: Cronenworth (28); Machado, M (23); Profar, J (30). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Higashioka; Kim, H 2; Bogaerts 2. GIDP: Kim, H. Team RISP: 2-for-7. Team LOB: 8. FIELDING: E: Cronenworth (4, throw). Outfield assists: Profar, J (Albies at 3rd base). DP: (Machado, M-Bogaerts-Cronenworth). Braves Batters AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG 1 Acuña Jr. - RF 2 1 1 0 1 1 2 .248 .359 .344 2 Albies - 2B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .281 .345 .422 3 Ozuna - DH 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 .320 .398 .607 4 Olson - 1B 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 .228 .333 .403 5 d'Arnaud - C 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 .255 .336 .500 Tromp - C 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .189 .205 .270 6 Harris II, M - CF 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .259 .302 .383 7 Arcia, Or - SS 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .247 .270 .407 8 Kelenic - LF 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 .255 .300 .362 9 Short - 3B 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .185 .353 .259 Totals 22 1 5 1 2 11 11 Braves BATTING: 2B: Albies (10, Waldron). TB: Acuña Jr.; Albies 2; Harris II, M; Olson 2. RBI: Olson (23). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Acuña Jr. GIDP: Arcia, Or. Team RISP: 1-for-4. Team LOB: 5. FIELDING: DP: (Olson-Arcia, Or-Olson). Padres Pitchers IP H R ER BB K HR P-S ERA Waldron 5.2 5 1 1 2 10 0 98-62 5.00 Matsui 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6-6 3.79 Totals 6.0 5 1 1 2 11 0 Braves Pitchers IP H R ER BB K HR P-S ERA Fried 4.1 9 3 3 3 2 0 88-54 3.81 Bummer 1.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 25-17 3.45 Jiménez, J 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13-8 1.59 Totals 7.0 10 3 3 3 5 0 Inning Scoring Play Score Bottom 1 Matt Olson singles on a line drive to left fielder Jurickson Profar. Ronald Acuña Jr. scores. Ozzie Albies out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Jurickson Profar to third baseman Manny Machado. 1-0 ATL Top 5 Jurickson Profar singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Luis Arraez scores. Fernando Tatis Jr. to 3rd. 1-1 Top 5 Jake Cronenworth singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr. scores. Jurickson Profar to 3rd. 2-1 SD Top 5 Manny Machado grounds into a force out, shortstop Orlando Arcia to second baseman Ozzie Albies. Jurickson Profar scores. Jake Cronenworth out at 2nd. Manny Machado to 1st. 3-1 SD Team Highlight SD Breaking down Matt Waldron's pitches (00:00:04) ATL Max Fried strikes out Jake Cronenworth (00:00:06) SD Matt Waldron strikes out Marcell Ozuna (00:00:06) ATL Matt Olson's RBI single (00:00:35) ATL Matt Olson starts off a smooth double play (00:00:12) SD Jurickson Profar's RBI single (00:00:19) SD Jake Cronenworth's RBI single (00:00:21) SD Manny Machado's RBI force out (00:00:22) ATL Chadwick Tromp throws out Luis Arraez at 2nd base (00:00:10) SD Matt Waldron's 10th strikeout of the game (00:00:07) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB Padres 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 10 1 8 Braves 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 5 Division Scoreboard

WSH 2 @ PHI 4 - Final

NYM 0 @ MIA 8 - Top 9, 0 Outs

Last Updated: 05/17/2024 09:31:35 PM EDT

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Hey! How’s does this sub feel about ABC in San Antonio and in North Austin? Thinking about relocating from VA.

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https://discord.gg/3pvRUZ6V

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San Antonio Night Vision Mini-Golf! ⛳️

In the spirit of adapting these events to as many people's schedules as possible. We are putting out a informal poll with multiple date options in r/SATX_NVusers. So if you're interested please take a look at the local page.

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Dr. David Burkett has carved out a notable career in cardiology, specializing in general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology (E.P.), echocardiography, and non-invasive cardiology. His professional expertise extends to treating a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and pulmonary hypertension. With a patient-centered and preventative care approach, Dr. Burkett tailors treatments to effectively manage and improve his patients’ health. He practices at Cardiology Cardiovascular Associates of San Antonio in Texas and holds certifications from the Texas Medical Board and the A.B.I.M. Cardiovascular Disease Boards.

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San Antonio Night Vision Mini-Golf!

In the spirit of adapting these events to as many people's schedules as possible. This poll is to determine the date of the next SATX Area NV event.

This upcoming event will be Mini-Golf ⛳️! It will be hosted at Green Acres Golf and Games, located at 9782 US Hwy 87 E, San Antonio, TX 78263.

The date possibilities are:

June 22 June 28 July 19 July 20

So comment accordingly, to let me know how to best schedule this for everyone!

This event date will be finalized on June 1st, based on the results of these various polls, so I'll tally the totals on all platforms and pages and make an announcement post with times and pricing.

These events are byoNV, no loaners or rentals. Sorry.

Looking forward to seeing you all shortly at Government Canyon!

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