The Conversation September 4, 2024 Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated…
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Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players
ABC News September 1, 2024 HEWETT, W.Va. — Ryan Craddock had seen his share of tragedy during two decades as…
Read moreSouthern California high school football player dies from injuries suffered in game
KTLA (Los Angeles) September 5, 2024 A 16-year-old Los Angeles County boy has died nearly two weeks after suffering a…
Read moreSouth East High football player Christopher Garcia dies after he was hurt during a game
Los Angeles Times September 4, 2024 South East High junior varsity football player Christopher Garcia, who was critically injured making…
Read moreCalifornia high school football player dies two weeks after injury
Sports Illustrated September 4, 2024 A California junior varsity high school football player was pronounced dead Wednesday, two weeks after…
Read moreLakeside High School football team kicks-off season with padded helmet caps
September 5, 2024 STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — As high school football kicks-off for the year, local teams are exploring the…
Read moreConcussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds
The Guardian September 4, 2024 A major new study has found that concussions in amateur sport are not linked to…
Read moreIn wake of tragedy, state senator seeks Guardian caps mandate in youth football
The Herald Dispatch September 4, 2024 State Sen. Mike Stuart was a sports dad, and his first reaction to what…
Read moreSenator introduces safety act requiring Guardian caps after passing of Boone County football player
WDTV September 3, 2024 BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – A West Virginia state senator is advocating for a student athlete safety…
Read moreThe NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
CNN August 30, 2024 Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall…
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