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A group of retired NFL players who opposed the $1 billion concussion settlement between the league and thousands of former players will not appeal the case to the Supreme Court, with former All-Pro?offensive lineman Alan Faneca calling the decision for the greater good of everybody.Its been a long road, and I guess there comes a point in time when you see the end of the road, Faneca, one of the players who challenged the deal, told the New York Post.A federal appeals court upheld the settlement in April, and the deadline for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court was Monday.?Former players already diagnosed with brain injuries linked to repeated concussions can begin receiving benefits within three months, Tom Girardi, who represented the players in the settlement, told the Post. He estimates that between 1,000 and 1,500 players would be eligible for payments now.?Players could receive up to $5 million individually if they were diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. The next-highest award is $4 million for families of a player with a post-mortem finding of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, and $3.5 million for players with Parkinsons or Alzheimers.?I think the settlement provides a small window for a large group of guys, Faneca told the Post.The settlement covers more than 20,000 NFL retirees for the next 65 years. The league estimates that 6,000 former players, or nearly three in 10, could develop Alzheimers disease or moderate dementia.Fewer than 200 of those retirees opted out of the settlement, while 99 percent approved.As part of the settlement, the NFL admitted no fault. A league official speaking to Congress in March acknowledged for the first time a definite link between football and CTE. But the appeals court said that admission was not grounds to overturn the settlement.The league has been dogged for years by complaints that it hid the risks of repeated concussions in order to return players to the field. The deal avoids the need for a trial and means the NFL might never have to disclose what it knew, and when, about the risks and treatment of repeated concussions.Some players who challenged the deal argued that it does not cover mood and behavioral disorders that some researchers link to CTE.?Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.? David Bote Jersey . The Oilers come in having lost five in a row (0-4-1) and 16 of their last 20 games, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Kosuke Fukudome Cubs Jersey . Luis Suarezs double powered Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over Fulham, and Southampton easily overcame Hull 4-1 to continue the south coast clubs impressive start to the season. Liverpool and Southampton sent Chelsea down to fourth place as the west London club was held to 2-2 at home. https://www.cheapcubs.com/ . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Ron Santo Cubs Jersey . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. Kyle Hendricks Jersey . Those lessons were more than enough to overwhelm the Utah Jazz. Lou Williams scored 25 points and the Hawks continued their offensive upswing as they rolled to an easy 118-85 victory over the Jazz on Friday night, winning their third straight and for the fourth time in five games.Liverpool and Manchester United will go head-to-head in the Europa League after being drawn against each other in the last 16. Jurgen Klopps side will host their north-west rivals in the first leg on March 10, (8.05pm kick-off) before visiting Old Trafford for the second leg a week later, kicking off at 6pm.Meanwhile, Tottenhams reward for their 4-1 aggregate win over Fiorentina is a mouthwatering tie against Klopps former side Borussia Dortmund, with Spurs travelling to Germany before hosting the second leg at White Hart Lane. Tottenham will take on Borussia Dortmund for a place in the quarter-finals Liverpool secured their place in the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Augsburg on Thursday night, while United were forced to come from behind to beat Midtjylland 5-1 and secure a 6-3 aggregate win, with young striker Marcus Rashford scoring a brace on his first-team debut.The tie will be the first time the two clubs have met in Europe and the first all-English two-legged tie in Europe since Uniteds Champions League quarter-final win over Chelsea in 2011.And with both clubs struggling to get into the Premier League top four this season, winning the Europa League could yet prove to be the easiest way for either club to qualify for the Champions League. Liverpool draw United A recap of Fridays Europa League last-16 draw, as it happened Uniited hold the upper hand in recent meetings and have completed back-to-back league doubles over their rivals, with Liverpool yet to record a victory against United manager Louis van Gaal.dddddddddddd.However, Klopp welcomed the draw, saying: Its great. We deserve these games. Its not easy. I told my staff yesterday that I wanted Man United. We lost to them 1-0 here recently and this gives us a chance to make it better.Klopp, who is preparing his side for Sundays Capital One Cup final against Manchester City, live on Sky Sports 1 on Sunday, admitted there were no comfortable options in the draw.There were no easy games in this round so there was no chance for an easy game. Man United - cool, he added. With the draw today, it seems like it is Liverpool against Manchester - like always - but now in really important games.Spurs, currently second in the table and two points behind Leicester, have eyes on the title and the Dortmund matches sandwich a trip to Aston Villa with a home game against Bournemouth to follow the second leg.Valencia, managed by Gary Neville, take on La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao - who they meet in the league this weekend - after their 10-0 aggregate win over Rapid Vienna.Elsewhere in the draw, holders Sevilla travel to Basel - the venue of this years final - looking for a place in the last eight.Europa League last 16 draw:Shakhtar Donetsk v AnderlechtBasel v SevillaVillarreal v LeverkusenAthletic Bilbao v ValenciaLiverpool v Man UtdSparta Prague v LazioDortmund v TottenhamFenerbahce v BragaTies to be played on March 10 & 17. Also See: Draw as it happened Rashford stars in United win Liverpool scrape through Spurs ease past Fiorentina ' ' '