Concussion
Boogaard Family Sues NHL For Son’s Death
The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
Cutler Cleared To Start Vs. Vikings
Looking to bounce back from last week’s dismal 32-7 loss to the 49ers, the Bears will have Jay Cutler back under center against the Vikings on Sunday.
Report: 49ers QB Smith Ruled Out Against Bears
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bears, ESPN in reporting
For Some, Concussion Dangers Are Enough To Ban Football At Public High Schools
Should publicly funded high schools retire tackle football programs? More groups are coming to that conclusion, CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
Smith: Too Early To Determine Status Of Jay Cutler After Concussion
The Bears will evaluate the condition of Jay Cutler on Monday after the quarterback suffered a concussion during the first half against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Bernstein: Cris Collinsworth Spoke Irresponsibly About Concussions
And here I thought we had turned a corner in our understanding of the seriousness of brain injury, especially in what had appeared to be a newly enlightened – and legally threatened – NFL.
Youth Football Coach Arrested For Allegedly Giving Opposing Player Concussion With Clothesline
A youth football coach struck a 13-year-old player from an opposing team near the sideline during the fourth quarter of a tied game, giving the boy a concussion and outraging parents and spectators, a Utah police sergeant said Wednesday.
2 Investigators: Bears Targeted For Subpoena In Brain-Injury Suit Against NFL
Former Chicago Bear Emery Moorehead is one of nearly 3,000 former NFL players suing the league, alleging a cover-up involving concussions and brain injuries.
Bernstein: David Haugh Is Wrong About Risks, Rewards Of Football
I can tell someone to base such important decisions on something more than logical fallacy, cheesy romanticism and complete unawareness of science, medicine and facts.
Toews’ Symptom Free At Practice, Expected To Play Vs. Coyotes
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews is expected to play in the opening game of the Blackhawks’ playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
Bernstein: Hockey Fighting On The Way Out
It has taken years to reach this point, but the combination of medicine, awareness, tragedy and marketing sense has pushed hockey to the brink of real culture change.
Coalition Protecting Chicago’s Student Athletes From The Danger Of Concussions
Experts and former athletes are joining forces to provide area student athletes with protection from concussions in sports. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports on an effort to educate coaches in Chicago Public Schools.
According To Study, NFL Players Used Low-Rated Helmets
A study by Virginia Tech researchers revealed that last season, close to 40 percent of NFL players used a helmet that got the second-lowest rating for reducing the risk of concussions.
Seabrook Back In Lineup For Blackhawks
Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will be back in the lineup for Sunday night’s Game 6 against Vancouver after missing the previous two games as he recovered from a hit to the head from the Canucks’ Raffi Torres.
Columnist: Seabrook Should Have Been Taken Out Right Away
A Vancouver columnist is taking the NHL to task after the Blackhawks’ Brent Seabrook took a hit to the head Sunday night.
McKnight: Bolland’s Long Road Back
Not to get all biblical or anything, but Dave Bolland breathed life into the Blackhawks Tuesday night. In his first game back from a concussion, Bolland posted a goal and three assists in the Hawks 7-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Twins’ Morneau Recovering From Concussion
The Minnesota Twins’ Justin Morneau has recovered from his concussion, but officials don’t know if he’ll be ready for opening day.
Bernstein: Here’s Why The NHL Won’t Ban Head Shots
After a couple days of double-talk and phony-baloney posturing to mollify fans and sponsors, the decision-makers at the NHL’s GM meetings refused to ban the hits to the head that are causing a frightening number of concussions.
Duerson’s Gift Could Benefit Young Athletes
Dave Duerson’s decision to donate his brain for research will particularly help young athletes who are the most vulnerable to play-related injuries.
McMahon Pushing For Concussion Awareness
Jim McMahon was one of the most popular players on the most popular team in Chicago sports history. He helped make memories that Chicago Bears’ fan will never forget.
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