Youth Football Safety Debate Reopened After Deaths of 2 Players on Same Day September 3, 2024 By John Raby HEWETT, W.Va. (AP) — Ryan Craddock had seen his share of tragedy during two decades as a coal miner and...
Whoa! Horse Riding Is Riskier Than Football, Auto Racing or Skiing? October 19, 2021 The risk of an injury is higher for horse riding than for other potentially risky sporting activities, such as football,...
Penn State Making Changes to Greek System After Pledge Death June 5, 2017 Penn State is making changes to its Greek system, including taking control of the previously self-governing fraternities and sororities, following...
Iowa Jury Awards Injured Ex-High School Football Player $1M May 13, 2015 A jury in Iowa has awarded a former Bedford High School football player almost $1 million in a case involving...
9 Ex-Players Sue NHL Over Head Injuries April 10, 2014 The National Hockey League was sued by nine former players who claim a culture of “extreme violence” resulted in head...
Kansas City Chiefs Sued by Former Players Over Head Injuries December 5, 2013 By Bill Draper Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 have filed a lawsuit claiming...
Georgia Governor Signs Youth Concussion, Boat Safety Bills April 25, 2013 Georgia joined dozens of other states on Tuesday with a law aimed at educating parents and coaches about the risks...
Football Turns to Helmet Technology to Tackle Head Injuries April 3, 2012 By Scott Malone As Americans grow more aware of the risk of brain injury tied to football – the country’s most popular sport...
30% of Teen Drivers in Crashes Suffer Head Injuries: Study March 30, 2012 Thirty percent of teens involved in serious car crashes suffer head injuries, including concussion, skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries...
Safety Group Warns: No Helmet Can Prevent Concussions February 7, 2011 The non-profit organization that sets safety standards for sports equipment is warning athletes and their parents to not rely on...