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For the first time, an NFL official has acknowledged a link between American football and a degenerative brain disease. Jeff Miller, the NFLs vice-president of health and safety, was speaking at a discussion organised by the US House Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, which debated the link between the sport and brain diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy - commonly known as CTE.CTE is a degenerative condition, which has been described as having Alzheimer-like symptoms, leading to memory loss, increased irritability and mood changes. The answer to that question is certainly yes, Miller said when asked if he thought there was a link.However, he added that at this stage, it is unclear how this would affect the future of American football, also telling the committee that the wider scope of the issue needs to be addressed. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) has attended meetings on head trauma in the past Certainly, based on Dr [Ann] McKees research, theres a link, because shes found CTE in a number of retired football players, added Miller.I think the broader point, and the one that your question gets to, is what it necessarily means and where to we go from here with that information.In the lead-up to this years Super Bowl, neurosurgeon Mitch Berger, who heads-up the NFLs sub-committee on long-term brain injury, had said that there was no link between football and CTE that could be established. Junior Seau was found to have suffered from CTE after his death in 2012 Bergers comments were referred to by Illinois representative Jan Schakowsky as peddling a false sense of security, in terms of downplaying the dangers of head trauma in the NFL.What the American public needs now is honesty about the health risks and clearly more research, added Schakowsky.When answering his questions, Miller cited Boston University neuropathologist Dr McKee, and she revealed her own belief that there is no doubt there is a link.I unequivocally think theres a link between playing football and CTE, she said. Tyler Sash was found to have stage two CTE upon his death aged 27 in September Weve seen it in 90 out of 94 NFL players whose brains weve examined, weve found it in 45 out of 55 college players and six out of 26 high school players.It is the first time that the NFL has directly linked playing the game with CTE. It is a disease which can only be detected after death and has been found in players ,including former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, who committed suicide in 2012 aged 43.While the league has previously acknowledged that head trauma, particularly concussion, poses a risk to the long-term health of players, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and other top officials havent taken definitive public stands on the matter. Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits Discount NFL Jerseys . PETERSBURG, Fla. Discount Jerseys . Those lessons were more than enough to overwhelm the Utah Jazz. 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The 24-year-old had previously claimed in November he wanted to stay at Parkhead and was pretty confident a new deal would be sorted out.However, Deila now claims Forrest, who has been capped 12 times by Scotland, wants to try something new. Celtic manager Ronny Deila says Forrest has rejected a new contract The Celtic manager had earlier confirmed a four-year deal was on the table for the player, whose contract runs out, unusually, in mid-season, in December this year, which could lead to the club looking to get a fee in the summer.We offered him a contract and he has turned it down. He has told us he wishes to see what his other options are, Deila told the Evening Times.I cannot see that we will go back to him with another improved deal because to my mind it was a very good offer that the club put to him.dddddddddddd.Forrest scored on his debut against Motherwell in May 2010 and, although he has made 187 appearances for the club, has suffered with injury problems in the past few years. Forrest (right) tracks down Hearts captain Morgaro Gomis Deila has worked with his medical and sports science staff to find a way of keeping Forrest consistently fit following a spate of muscle injuries.The Norwegian revealed in December 2014 that the wide man had been out for 550 days in the last four years but the player has already made 32 appearances this term, breaking the 30-mark for the first time in four seasons, although 14 of them have been from the bench. Also See: Quick double aids Celtic win Deila: Substance before style Celtic video Celtic fixtures ' ' '