We knew the NFL's supposedly rigid concussion protocol — ostensibly instituted to protect NFL players from themselves after suffering head injuries — was a farce a long time ago. But the way the ...

The San Francisco 49ers had just completed a 22-yard pass, but the play came at a considerable cost for Frank Gore. The running back sustained a concussion while executing a block against Seattle ...

UPDATE: Tyrice Knight has since been ruled OUT for the remainder of the game with a concussion (2:33 pm Pacific Time) Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight is being evaluated for a concussion after laying ...

Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin provided an important injury update on two players dealing with concussions — KR/PR Ke'Shawn Williams and CB Darius Slay Jr. During Tuesday's press conference, ...

While fall sports are associated with many great things, one of the unpleasant byproducts is the number of concussions sustained by athletes. Each year more than 300,000 concussions are reported, but ...

Few moments are as silent as a stadium or racetrack when an athlete is down. When – hopefully – the athlete stands again, the cheers and applause erupt. But that collective celebration can be ...

Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of ...

As a long weekend full of football gets under way, the National Football League is on the defensive over the long-term effects of concussions. There's increasing evidence that multiple head-pounding ...

High school football programs in South Florida are taking new steps to address concussion risks, with John A. Ferguson Senior High School outfitting players with Guardian Caps, a soft protective shell ...