February 15, 2019
The executive committee of the organization that governs New Jersey high school athletes has approved a proposal to drastically reduce contact in football before and during the season. The proposal passed Wednesday by the executive committee of the New Jersey …
July 20, 2015
A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Soccer Federation and other organizations had not done enough to reduce the risk of injury from concussions and repetitive “heading” of balls. The seven soccer players named as plaintiffs …
April 23, 2015
The National Football League won final court approval of a $765 million settlement of ex-player head-injury claims, overriding criticism that the money still falls short and the deal terms are unfair. The decision ends almost two years of negotiations over …
December 11, 2012
Ohio is just one step away from new rules that will require youth sports coaches to sit players who show concussion-like symptoms. State lawmakers approved the proposal that’s aimed at protecting young athletes with head injuries. Ohio Gov. John Kasich …