Concussion

Chavez Suffers Whiplash And Possible Concussion, Doesn’t Travel With Yankees

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Yankees.

2012/05/03

Some NFL Players Still Willing To Hide Concussions

In a series of interviews about head injuries with The Associated Press over the last two weeks, 23 of 44 NFL players — slightly more than half — said they would try to conceal a possible concussion rather than pull themselves out of a game.

WFAN–2011/12/25

Sen. Menendez (R) and Congressman Bill Pascrell (L) (credit: CBS 2)

NJ Lawmakers Push CDC For Guidelines On Treating Concussions

Football is back, and with it, the violent collisions that sometimes leave players with concussions

2011/09/27

Eagles’ Michael Vick Back At Practice

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick returned to practice Thursday, just four days after he suffered a concussion against the Falcons in Atlanta.

2011/09/22

Monzo Minor: Marc Staal’s Health Has Become Rangers’ Biggest Issue

Everyone, including myself, was of the belief that the biggest storyline entering Rangers training camp last week would be the progression of new top line center Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik.

WFAN–2011/09/21

Eagles Won’t Rule Out Michael Vick Against Giants

Thought the Eagles would rush to rule out No. 7 against the Giants in Week 3? Think again.

WFAN–2011/09/19

Roller Derby - Asbury Park, NJ (file / credit: Tim Scheld / WCBS 880)

Roller Derby Heats Up The Jersey Shore

They have eight wheels and two legs. They go by names like Betty Clock’r and Toastface Killah. This isn’t your parents’ roller derby.

2011/09/15

Jason Bay (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB Becoming More Alert About Concussions

Thanks to continued research by neurologists and the increased scrutiny of the long-term effects that concussions can have on brain function, the injury has received greater attention among baseball players, coaches and executives

WFAN–2011/03/26

Liguori: Harry Carson On Concussions and Suicide

NFL Hall of Famer and former NY Giants Linebacker Harry Carson was the special guest speaker at Thursday’s annual Head Injury Association forum on Long Island and for good reason.

WFAN–2011/03/11

Rangers RW Gaborik Out After 1st Period Vs. Flyers

After the game, Tortorella said Gaborik had been concussed and complained of generally not feeling right. The star forward was unavailable for comment.

WFAN–2011/02/20

Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell, left, looks on as coaches tend to wide receiver Austin Collie during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NFL Grants Nearly $1 Million To Concussion Research

NFL Charities is donating a total of $1.6 million for sports-related medical studies at 16 organizations this year, including a record $988,224 to 10 groups focusing on head injuries and neurological problems.

WFAN–2010/12/21

Eric Smith (credit: Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Concussion Forces Jets’ Smith To Sit Against Steelers

Safety Eric Smith will miss the New York Jets’ game at Pittsburgh on Sunday while recovering from a concussion.

WFAN–2010/12/16

December 15 - Jason Bay with Boomer & Carton

On WFAN: Healthy Bay ‘Itching’ To Play For Mets

Mets outfielder Jason Bay joined Boomer & Carton on Wednesday to discuss his healthy return to baseball and New York’s chances in 2011.

WFAN–2010/12/15

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

NFL Concussion Committee Against ‘Official’ Helmet

Commissioner Roger Goodell was planning to briefly stop by the hotel where the NFL’s head, neck and spine medical committee met Wednesday to hear from equipment makers. Goodell wound up listening in for a few hours.

WFAN–2010/12/09

New NJ Law Aims To Protect Student Athletes

Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that requires coaches to remove any player who shows signs of a concussion. Those students would need to be cleared by a doctor before they can compete again.

2010/12/07

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