September 3, 2024
HEWETT, W.Va. (AP) — Ryan Craddock had seen his share of tragedy during two decades as a coal miner and firefighter. Then came the toughest heartbreak of all: his own. Craddock and his family are mourning the loss of his …
October 19, 2021
The risk of an injury is higher for horse riding than for other potentially risky sporting activities, such as football, motor racing or skiing. That’s according to research published in the online journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open that …
June 5, 2017
Penn State is making changes to its Greek system, including taking control of the previously self-governing fraternities and sororities, following the February death of a pledge. The university’s board of trustees approved a set of changes during a meeting Friday. …
May 13, 2015
A jury in Iowa has awarded a former Bedford High School football player almost $1 million in a case involving the school’s response to head injuries. The Des Moines Register reports 18-year-old Kacey Strough had a pre-existing medical condition known …
April 10, 2014
The National Hockey League was sued by nine former players who claim a culture of “extreme violence” resulted in head injuries and subsequent long-term consequences related to trauma. The NHL has failed to warn players against the risks of head …
December 5, 2013
Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 have filed a lawsuit claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no …
April 25, 2013
Georgia joined dozens of other states on Tuesday with a law aimed at educating parents and coaches about the risks of youth concussions and placing restrictions on when a young athlete can return after suffering a serious head injury. Gov. …
April 3, 2012
As Americans grow more aware of the risk of brain injury tied to football – the country’s most popular sport – players and coaches are experimenting with the latest technology in a bid to make the game safer. Advances in …
March 30, 2012
Thirty percent of teens involved in serious car crashes suffer head injuries, including concussion, skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), new research from medical and insurance experts says. While the report by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and …
February 7, 2011
The non-profit organization that sets safety standards for sports equipment is warning athletes and their parents to not rely on football helmet makers’ marketing and promotional materials for information about concussion protection. “Claims or representations that a particular helmet is …