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☆ Why the NFL will barely lose any money from canceling the Bills-Bengals game
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The average ticket price for a non-premium seat to a Bengals game is about $88, the cheapest in the NFL, according to Team Marketing Reports, which tracks ticket prices. TMR estimates that the cost of all the tickets, both regular and premium seats, for the game came to about $6.7 million. If it opted to replay or continue the postponed game, the NFL almost certainly would have needed to push back the playoffs that are set to start next weekend. That game likely would have received enormous fan interest and ratings approximating those of a playoff game or Super Bowl. That means that ticketholders will lose the profit they might have received from selling the tickets, but those who bought the tickets won’t be hit with the difference between what they paid, and what they could get in a refund.

☆ Damar Hamlin remains center stage of key Bills-Pats matchup
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Damar Hamlin, the 24-year-old Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during Buffalo's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, will be at the forefront of hearts and minds. Good news came Thursday when Buffalo announced that Hamlin has shown "remarkable improvement" and "appears to be neurologically intact" despite remaining in critical condition. Every team across the league has been offering their support, too, and the Patriots (8-8) were no exception. McDermott said Thursday that Mario Hamlin, Damar's father, told Bills players to focus on Sunday's regular-season finale because it is what Damar Hamlin would want. "They got several good players, but (Josh) Allen by himself is a tough matchup for any player, any defense."

☆ Damar Hamlin has Fanatics’ most-purchased jersey among all athletes across all sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Joe Sutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during Monday’s football game and suffered cardiac arrest, has the most sought-after jersey on Fanatics. “Damar still has the most purchased jersey among all athletes across all sports on Fanatics since Monday night,” a spokesperson for Fanatics said. The sports merchandise and memorabilia company said it would donate all proceeds from jersey sales to Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation. “Fans are showing an incredible outpouring of love and support for Damar Hamlin in buying his jersey,” Fanatics co-chair Michael Rubin said in a tweet on January 3. The NFL said the Bills-Bengals game at which Hamlin collapsed would not be completed.

☆ Bills' Hamlin off breathing tube, speaks to teammates
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's breathing tube was removed overnight and the 24-year-old safety is progressing "remarkably," his team said on Friday, citing an update from his physicians at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. "His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team," the NFL team said. The Bills also said on social media that Hamlin FaceTimed into their team meeting on Friday to talk with players and coaches: "What he said to the team: 'Love you boys.'" Donations to an online toy drive fundraiser Hamlin launched in December 2020 skyrocketed in response, raising more than $7.8 million as of Friday. The Bills are set to play the New England Patriots as the regular season concludes on Sunday.

☆ Fact Check-Image showing Pfizer banner at the NFL game where Damar Hamlin collapsed is digitally altered
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A digitally altered image showing an ambulance exiting a stadium below a Pfizer advertisement is being shared alongside claims that the pharmaceutical company sponsored the National Football League (NFL) game on Jan. 2 during which Buffalo Bills’ player Damar Hamlin collapsed. Hamlin collapsed on field after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio (here). A Facebook post shared the image with a caption stating, ““They Sponsor the game” can be seen (here). The original image, however, shows an advertisement for “GEICO”, not Pfizer, and can be seen on Getty Images (here). The original image of the ambulance that attended Hamlin in Cincinnati shows a banner for insurance company GEICO, not Pfizer.

☆ A Somber NFL Searches for Normalcy After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Two days after his players watched as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin received emergency medical care for cardiac arrest he suffered on the field, Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday described for the first time the traumatic scene that played out. Taylor spoke about the expressions he saw on Bills players’ faces, private conversations he had with Buffalo coach Sean McDermott and the raw emotion as the terrifying scene unfolded. Even as they all still grapple with those events, Taylor also didn’t shy away from what the Bengals’ are doing this week: preparing to play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

He remains on a ventilator in the intensive care unit (ICU) at University of Cincinnati Medical Center to assist his breathing. The physicians said Hamlin had asked who won the game between the Bills and the Bengals. The response: "Damar, you won - you won the game of life," Dr. Timothy Pritts said. They said it was too soon to say whether the hit he took on the field or a preexisting condition caused Hamlin to go into cardiac arrest. The doctors credited the Bills' medical staff for quickly recognizing that Hamlin had no pulse and promptly administering Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

☆ Damar Hamlin showing signs of 'remarkable improvement,' the Bills say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Erika Edwards | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours," the Bills tweeted. Hamlin, 24, has been in intensive care after collapsing on the field from cardiac arrest during "Monday Night Football" on Jan. 2. There has been no official statement about what caused Hamlin's cardiac arrest. It is in this exact moment, experts say, that a blow to the chest in the exact right place can launch an otherwise healthy person into cardiac arrest. Thursday morning, Hamlin's teammate Kaiir Elam said in a tweet, "Our boy is doing better, awake and showing more signs of improvement."

Jan 5 (Reuters) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is beginning to learn about the massive outpouring of prayers and support he has received since suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game on Monday night in Cincinnati, his doctors said on Thursday. "He's learning it today," Dr. Timothy Pritts of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said at a news conference, when asked by reporters if Hamlin was aware of the massive support aimed his way. After making a tackle in the first quarter of the nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin stood up, took a few steps and collapsed on his back. The medical staff at the hospital and Hamlin's family have also been lifted by the support, his doctors said. The doctors also praised Hamlin's family, some of whom rode with him from the stadium to the hospital and have been by his side ever since.

Doctors are calling on the public to familiarize themselves with lifesaving CPR techniques after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a football game Monday night in Cincinnati. Hamlin received CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to restore his heartbeat on the field, the Bills said in a statement. The American Heart Association said it saw a 200% increase in web traffic to its CPR site after news of Hamlin’s cardiac arrest emerged. More than 30 states require public school students to learn CPR before high school graduation. Another possible solution, Toft said, is for the U.S. to require CPR training to obtain driver’s licenses — a strategy deployed in some Scandinavian countries.

☆ Damar Hamlin Showing Signs of Improvement After Collapse During NFL Game
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game Monday night, remains in critical condition but showed “signs of improvement” on Tuesday and overnight, the team said. Hamlin remains in the intensive care unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the team said. He has been hospitalized there since his collapse during the first quarter of a nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is showing “signs of improvement" and loved ones are "elated" about the player's progress, even while he's still hospitalized in critical condition, his team and family said Wednesday. “Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight,” the Bills said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, and his “heartbeat was restored on the field,” the Bills have said. More coverage on Damar Hamlin NFL says no decision made yet on resumption of Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin collapseBuffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's heart was most likely healthy before collapse, doctors sayDamar Hamlin's familysay they are 'moved by the prayers, kind words'One NFL player has died on the field. His widowwatched Damar Hamlin’s collapse in horror.

☆ Damar Hamlin’s Collapse and the Mental-Health Concerns Facing the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

As the NFL grapples with the terrifying midgame collapse and hospitalization of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, it’s also confronting a rapidly evolving sports landscape in which athletes’ mental health has emerged as a crucial issue. The 24-year-old Hamlin was still in critical condition in the intensive care of a Cincinnati hospital on Tuesday after making a tackle, standing up and then crumbling to the ground during Buffalo’s marquee game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Medical personnel appeared to perform CPR on him for several minutes before he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. He was in cardiac arrest, according to the team, and his heartbeat was restored on-site.

☆ Damar Hamlin Remains in Critical Condition as NFL Says Game Will Not Resume This Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The National Football League began dealing with the fraught decisions it faces following the collapse and hospitalization of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin—who remains in critical condition on Tuesday—by saying that Monday’s suspended game against the Cincinnati Bengals “will not be resumed this week.”Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the teams of the decision on Tuesday, the league said. The nationally televised game was postponed indefinitely on Monday night after Hamlin’s collapse in the first quarter. The NFL hasn’t made a decision about the possible resumption of the game at a later time.

☆ Damar Hamlin’s sudden collapse sent ESPN scrambling. How Scott Van Pelt shifted from covering a game to a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

And suddenly it’s not.”Those were the salient words of “SportsCenter” host Scott Van Pelt Monday night after Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field during the high stakes Bills-Bengals game. Within moments, Van Pelt knew that the injury was very different than those normally sustained on the football field. And I was scared.”Later in the evening, after Joe Buck and Troy Aikman concluded their broadcast, hosting duties fell to Van Pelt. “I don’t work for a news network that covers traumatic events when they happen,” Van Pelt noted to me. “My personal preference was that I didn’t want to bring in a physician to speculate,” Van Pelt told me.

☆ Bills' Hamlin shows improvement, remains in critical condition
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Frank Pingue | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Megan JelingerJan 4 (Reuters) - The Buffalo Bills said on Wednesday that safety Damar Hamlin has shown "signs of improvement" since suffering a cardiac arrest during a Monday night NFL game in Cincinnati, but that he is still in critical condition. "Damar remains in the ICU (intensive care unit) in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight," the Bills said in a social media post. During the first quarter of the Bills' penultimate regular season game against the Bengals, Hamlin got to his feet after making a tackle and then collapsed. Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Wednesday there was "a lot of chaos" after Hamlin was taken off the field, before the NFL announced the game was postponed. "We didn't really know what was going on," Burrow told reporters on Wednesday.

The massive audience makes it the most-watched “Monday Night Football” broadcast since the NFL moved the series to ESPN in 2006, surpassing the previous record of 21.8 million viewers for a Packers-Vikings game in 2009. Monday’s high-profile game, however, was suspended when Hamlin collapsed in the first quarter just moments after an open field tackle of Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. During game play, ESPN averaged 21.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. That audience then grew to 23.9 million viewers between 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. when ESPN aired news coverage of Hamlin’s collapse. But I just didn’t want to be speculating.”Before Hamlin’s devastating injury, the game was expected to be among the most-viewed Monday Night Football games in ESPN’s history.

☆ ESPN stands by report that NFL planned to restart game after Hamlin collapsed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —ESPN is sticking by its reporting that the NFL had initially planned to resume Monday’s football game after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field – a claim the NFL vehemently denies. The NFL postponed Monday’s game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals following the on-field injury. But whether the NFL had at any point after Hamlin’s devastating injury planned to resume the game remains a subject of dispute and controversy. “There was constant communication in real time between ESPN and league and game officials,” the network said in a statement. All night long, we refrained from speculation.”Joe Buck, ESPN’s Monday Night Football announcer, told the New York Times in an interview Tuesday that he received reporting from John Parry, ESPN’s officiating analyst.

☆ Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have tense exchange over Damar Hamlin response
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Skip Bayless spent a third straight day defending his controversial tweet about Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, this time during a tense exchange Wednesday with his Fox Sports talk show co-host Shannon Sharpe. His absence followed co-host Bayless’ widely-criticized tweet questioning whether the NFL should have ended the Bills’ game Monday against the Cincinnati Bengals after Hamlin collapsed on the field. During the incident Monday, Bayless tweeted: “no doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game - but how? “Skip tweeted something, and although I disagreed with the tweet, and hopefully Skip would take it down. “I’ll admit up front that I’m still shook up what happened last night to Damar Hamlin.

☆ Damar Hamlin Remains in Critical Condition as NFL Says Game Will Not Resume ‘This Week’
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Sharon Hughes stayed awake as late as she could Monday night, forcing her eyes open. “Can you imagine how his mother felt?” Hughes told NBC News in an interview. Several plays later, with 62 seconds left in the game, Hughes fell face-down to the ground, clutching his chest. “You can’t blame football,” she said, adding, “I never did.”Little information was released about Hamlin’s medical condition after his collapse Monday night. Sharon Hughes said that she was following the news but that for now, she was focused just on one thing.

A potential cause of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's jarring collapse and cardiac arrest — witnessed in real time by millions of viewers watching "Monday Night Football" — was immediately recognized by heart experts who also happened to be watching the game. In a statement, the Buffalo Bills has only said that Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating properly, and is now in critical condition. While there are several potential causes for Hamlin's cardiac arrest, cardiologists suggested that a rare phenomenon called "commotio cordis" was to blame. It is in this exact moment, experts say, that a blow to the chest in the exact right place can launch an otherwise healthy person into cardiac arrest. But there are several other reasons a person may go into cardiac arrest.

☆ What Is Cardiac Arrest? What to Know About Why Damar Hamlin Collapsed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Dominique Mosbergen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapsed Monday night following a hit during a National Football League game against the Cincinnati Bengals, his team said the 24-year-old safety had suffered a cardiac arrest. “His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment,” the Bills said early Tuesday.

☆ NFL Faces Fraught Decisions Following Collapse of Damar Hamlin
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The National Football League faces a fraught decision about how to proceed with its season after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who was hospitalized and is in critical condition after collapsing during Monday night’s nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest, according to the Bills, who said his heartbeat was restored on the field. He appeared to receive CPR for several minutes before being taken away in an ambulance to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The game was paused and ultimately postponed, with players in tears on the field before they returned to their locker rooms reeling from the scary scene.

Damar Hamlin's family thanked fans on Tuesday, saying they are "moved by the prayers" and "kind words" showered on the Buffalo Bills safety after his collapse on the field. The family also praised health care workers who immediately tended to the 24-year-old as he went into cardiac arrest during the Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game at Paycor Stadium. "We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country." "We also want to acknowledge the dedicated first responders and health care professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who have provided exceptional care to Damar," the statement continued. In the hours after Hamlin's collapse, fans across the country donated money to his charitable effort.

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