Fact Checking
3 numbers that help contextualize the NFL’s new kickoff rule
[ad_1] As football fans were riding the highs of triumphant victories or weathering the lows of an early season loss, President Donald Trump criticized…
Tag: concussions
Washington DC Local News
What parents of young athletes should know about concussions – WTOP News
[ad_1] With the start of fall sports season, concussion specialists with UVA Health wants parents to know these tips for young athletes. With the…
Gadgets
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
[ad_1] Late in his team’s game against the Green Bay Packers on September 15, Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson caught a short pass…
Washington DC Local News
A redesigned app helps prevent and respond to concussions in youth sports – WTOP News
[ad_1] Being part of a youth sports league has a lot of benefits — but it also brings with it an increased risk for…
Breaking News
First professional female athlete diagnosed with degenerative brain disease CTE | CNN
[ad_1] Brisbane, Australia CNN — Scientists in Australia have diagnosed the world’s first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a professional female…
Breaking News
Force of head hits increase odds of developing CTE: study
[ad_1] Force of head hits increase odds of developing CTE: study – CBS News Watch CBS News A new study finds the chances of…
Politics
McConnell treated for concussion after suffering fall at DC hotel | CNN Politics
[ad_1] CNN — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is being treated for a concussion and is staying at a hospital for observation after a…
Breaking News
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered concussion on Sunday, head coach says | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, head coach Mike McDaniel said on…
US News
USC not liable in former football player’s death, jury finds in landmark case
[ad_1] A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed…
US News
‘Landmark’ Concussion Trial Pits Widow Of Late USC Linebacker Against NCAA
[ad_1] The widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head…
US News
NFL’s Concussion Protocol Modified After Tua Tagovailoa Review
[ad_1] MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The NFL and NFL Players Association agreed to modify the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into…
Breaking News
NFL players’ union terminates neurotrauma consultant involved in evaluation of Dolphins’ player concussion, reports say | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — The National Football League Players Association has terminated the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in the evaluation of Miami Dolphins…
Breaking News
Two concussions don’t always add up to second impact syndrome | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — The NFL has been thrust back into the concussion debate after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took two big hits just…