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NFLPA confirms to players that the use of smelling salts is not banned
The NFL Players Association confirmed to players Wednesday that the NFL's new policy on smelling salts only prohibits teams from providing them to players on game days. The measure does not ban players from using them, the union clarified. Article content 'The NFL Players Association is aware of the memo issued by the league Tuesday regarding the use of smelling salts and ammonia capsules,' the NFLPA wrote in its memo, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Post. 'We were not notified of this club policy change before the memo was sent out. To clarify, this policy does not prohibit player use of these substances, but rather it restricts clubs from providing or supplying them in any form. The NFL has confirmed this to us. If you have any questions, please reach out to your player director.' Article content Article content Article content The NFL informed teams Tuesday that they are prohibited from supplying ammonia capsules or any form of smelling salts to players on game days. However, a ban on use by players would have to be negotiated with the union. Article content The league's memo to teams, a copy of which The Post obtained Tuesday, noted that last year the Food and Drug Administration 'issued a warning to companies that produce commercially available ammonia inhalants (AIs), as well as to consumers about the purchase and use of AIs, regarding the lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of AIs marketed for improving mental alertness or boosting energy. The FDA noted potential negative effects from AI use. AIs also have the potential to mask certain neurologic signs and symptoms, including some potential signs of concussion.' Article content That FDA warning led the NFL's head, neck and spine committee to recommend a prohibition on the use of ammonia inhalants 'for any purpose during play in the NFL,' according to the memo. Article content Article content 'In light of this information, effective for the 2025 NFL season, clubs are prohibited from providing or supplying ammonia in any form at NFL games,' the league said. 'For clarity, 'ammonia' refers to ammonia capsules, inhalers, ammonia in a cup, and any form of 'smelling salts.'' Article content The NFL told teams that the prohibition 'applies to all club personnel (including but not limited to team physicians, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and coaches or other personnel)' and will be in effect 'through the entirety of all NFL games, including during all pregame activities, and halftime, and applies on the sideline and in stadium locker rooms.' Article content San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle walked onto the NFL Network set at the team's training camp Tuesday to 'air a grievance,' he said. Article content 'Our team got a memo today that smelling salts and ammonia packets were made illegal in the NFL,' Kittle said, adding that he uses them on every offensive drive, 'and I've been distraught all day. … I considered retirement. … So we've got to figure out a middle ground here, guys. Somebody help me out. Somebody come up with a good idea.'
National Post
an hour ago
- National Post
Canada slips while Spain takes over top spot in latest FIFA women's rankings
Canada fell one place to No. 9 while Spain replaced the U.S. atop the FIFA women's world rankings released Thursday. Article content It marked the third consecutive drop for the Canadian women, who finished 2024 at No. 6. Casey Stoney's team went 1-1-0 since the last rankings, putting on a poor show in a 3-0 loss to the U.S. after dispatching No. 43 Costa Rica 4-1. Article content Article content Spain regained top spot by recording five straight wins at the UEFA European Women's Championship before losing to England on penalties in the championship game. Spain had previously topped the rankings from December 2023 to June 2024. Article content The U.S., which had taken over as No. 1 last August, remains hot on Spain's heels despite the drop after posting three home wins in friendlies since the last rankings. Article content Sweden and England both moved up, with Sweden jumping three spots to No. 3 while England climbed one rung to No. 4 in the wake of its European triumph. Germany dropped two places to No. 5. Article content France vaulted four places to No. 6 with No. 7 Brazil (down three places), No. 8 Japan (down one), No. 9 Canada (down one) and No. 10 North Korea (down one) all slipping. Article content Brazil lost ground despite winning its ninth Women's Copa America trophy. The Brazilians, who lost to France prior to the tournament, were held to draws by Colombia in both the group stage and final before prevailing on penalties. Article content Further down the ranking, Bangladesh rocketed 24 places to No. 104 after beating Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan en route to reaching the AFC final qualifying tournament for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Article content Other movers included No. 100 Vanuatu (up 19) and No. 73 Solomon Islands (up 13). The Solomon Islands were rewarded for winning their first-ever continental crown, defeating Papua New Guinea 3-2 after extra time to claim the OFC Women's Nations Cup. Article content The Solomon Islands are one of 10 teams to reach all-time rankings highs, a list that also includes No. 26 Poland (up one), No. 49 Haiti (up one) and No. 164 Saudi Arabia (up one). Article content
CTV News
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Breast cancer survivors go for gold
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