Head Injury - Page 14

September 26, 2017

Navy SEAL embraces wife for first time since tragic accident

A touching video of a Navy SEAL standing and embracing his wife four months after a traumatic car accident left him with a severe brain injury has been viewed by more than 3 million people.

September 26, 2017

Jets' rookie's 'perfect place to die' response to player safety question prompts backlash

A Jets rookie has found himself in hot water over his response to a question on player health and safety that comes on the heels of the largest update on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) so far.

September 26, 2017

Miami Dolphins, UM develop program to study concussions in high school athletes

The Miami Dolphins play their first pre-season game Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

September 25, 2017

Some youth football drills raise head-impact risk more than others

Several youth football drills expose young athletes to head impacts more frequently and more roughly than others, according to a U.S. study that followed 10- and 11-year-old players for a full season.

September 21, 2017

College football player dies after injury during 'routine' tackle

A college football player who suffered a neck injury during a game on Saturday has died, university officials announced Wednesday.

September 19, 2017

Concussions occur in soccer and other sports, too -- but yeah, let's go after all-American football

But the politically correct movement seems much more focused on opposing what is uniquely American than where players actually face the greatest risks of concussion.

September 19, 2017

ESPN analyst Ed Cunningham left network over player safety

College football analyst Ed Cunningham has left ESPN in part due to his concern over injuries to players, especially brain trauma.

September 18, 2017

Boston University to study brain of ex-NFL linebacker

The brain of former University of Colorado and NFL football player Drew Wahlroos, who killed himself earlier this month, has been donated to Boston University.

September 18, 2017

9-year-old dies of head trauma at soccer practice

The family of a 9-year-old boy who died after a soccer goal post collapsed on him said he was “full of life and joy.”

July 6, 2017

Late MMA star first in sport to be diagnosed with CTE

In May, mixed martial arts fighter Jordan Parsons, 25, died after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while crossing a Florida highway.