concussions
NHL GMs Vote Against Ban Of Head Shots
In the March 9 game agaisnt the Tampa By Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks’ center Dave Bolland took an elbow to the head and has missed every game since, with what is suspected to be a concussion.
Report: NHL Sets New Rules For Concussions
The NHL has set new rules for treatment of concussions, according to a published report.
NBA Concussion Policy Could Be In Place By Next Season
Head injuries have been a major concern in sports recently and the next stop for concussion safety looks like the NBA. An independent neurologist is working with the NBA to put some concussion policies in place and they could be in place by next season.
Thompson: More Head Trauma
Progress is being made regarding head trauma and concussions in sports, it’s just taken longer than it should.
NFL Wants State Concussion Laws
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he wants to change the “culture of football” with respect to player safety. His next push in achieving this is to convince government to pass new laws in order to spread that safety on the field to our youth.
Ex-Bear Becker Backs Concussion Legislation
Former Chicago Bear Kurt Becker was in Springfield this week, testifying for legislation to promote education on concussions for teens and their parents.
McMahon On Concussion Dangers: ‘You Think Nothing Can Bother You’
The Bears great is among a growing number, including Chicago City Council members, who support safeguards that protect athletes.
Concussion Crackdown Expected To Pass City Council
A crackdown on allowing student athletes with concussions to go on playing sports is expected to get the green light at a City Council meeting today.
NFL Concussion Being Reported At Higher Rate
The NFL has started to take head injures much more serious this season. Players are being held out of games that, in the past, they would have played in. Recent data, that was received by the Associated Press, points to the fact the concussions are being reported more frequently and are being taken more seriously.
NFL Considers New Concussion Study
Earlier in the season, the hot topic around the NFL was the effect of concussions on players. And as a result, the dangers of the game became more visible
NFL: Players ‘Heeded Our Emphasis’ With No Illegal Hits
Ray Anderson, the NFL’s executive in charge of watching over illegal hits, was pleased that there were no such penalties called on Sunday. The league made it a major issue to explain penalties and punishments over the course of last week.
MLB Dealing With Concussions Too
While the NFL is trying to reduce concussions in football, the MLB is changing their rules on the injury as well. Major League Baseball could adopt a new 7-day disabled list just for concussions.
Could Concussions Put An End To Football As We Know It?
Could concussions put an end to football as we know it? CBS 2’s Bill Kurtis reports.
Eye Of The Beholder
What’s so interesting about this Bears team is that it still allows one to see what one wants, irrespective of the spotless record. Take today’s Tribune, for instance, which offers a stark divergence of opinion in […]
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