Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis
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Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis
Caroline FentonMon, June 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM UTCYahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson revealing that he’s been diagnosed with ALS on Good Morning America. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.
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A heavy news for so many fans of the Tennessee Titans and fans of Chris Johnson.
He, went on Good Morning this morn- Good Morning America this morning talking to Michael Strahan and revealed to the world that he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
He said that he has no h- family history of ALS.
He has what is called sporadic ALS, so there was no indicator that this would happen.
Unfortunately, he noticed some weakness in his right hand, so he and his wife decided to go get it checked out, and now he's found out at the age of 39 that he has the diagnosis of ALS.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThere is no current known cure.
Obviously, this is devastating for his family.
It's devastating for him.
It's devastating for everybody around him.
Caroline, certainly this player, this human being, this man has meant so much to fans of the NFL, so much to fans of the Tennessee Titans.
You and I both spent time in Nashville.
He is legendary in that city.
this is shocking for all of us and certainly heartbreaking for Chris and his family.
This is absolutely devastating.
You mentioned the time that we both were able to spend in Nashville, and, and Chris Johnson is a legend.
Chris Johnson is larger than life itself within that organization.
AdvertisementAdvertisementSo of course, this kind of diagnosis would be devastating for anyone, but especially for someone that ha- is so beloved, especially for somebody who has it was, has such a physical gift and brought so many great memories and great years of successful football to the Tennessee Titans.
It's an unfortunate and harrowing reminder that sometimes we put athletes up on a pedestal.
Sometimes we think they're otherworldly.
Sometimes we think that they are totally and completely invincible, but this is just a really unfortunate reminder that they're just human, that we are, we are all just human.
I think it's also a wonderful reminder to go to the doctor if something doesn't feel right.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIf there is something in your gut that's telling you, "I'm not 100% right," just go get it checked out.
The best possible scenario is it's nothing, and you don't have to worry about it.
But unfortunately, it might, you know, un- un- fold something that is deeper that's going on.
You can get the help and the treatment that you might need.
This is such a terrifying disease, and I, I wish nothing but the best for him and for his family.
It's a really sad day.
His quote here, "At first, you're in shock, then you have to realize you have two choices.
You can give up or you can fight.
I choose to fight."
It takes tremendous courage to go on national television and talk about something so shocking for he and his family, so we will continue to send our thoughts and prayers to Chris Johnson and his entire family as they are affected by the shocking diagnosis with ALS.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
