injuries
February 6, 2015
Wisconsin mother suing Pop Warner for $5 million
The mother of a Wisconsin man who died in 2012 is suing Pop Warner, arguing the brain damage suffered by her son while playing football contributed to his death. The woman's son was 25 when he hanged himself. According to the lawsuit, he suffered ...
January 23, 2015
Sayreville Public Schools could face $1.5M lawsuit
When we write about hazing and how schools should have preventative measures in place, it’s largely to protect student-athletes. But it’s also about safeguarding your institution. Sayreville High School’s district in New Jersey, where th...
January 14, 2015
Concussions, sprains reportedly increase in Texas HS sports
Texas high schools reported increases in concussions and sprains during the 2013-14 school year, according to a report released by the state’s University Interscholastic League. KPRC in Houston obtained a copy of the report, which revealed sprai...
October 31, 2014
N.C. high school football team ends season over injuries
East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina is ending its football season early after injuries decimated its active roster.The school announced Thursday that it would forfeit the last two games of the season, finishing 0-11 for the first time sinc...
October 3, 2014
SportsMed: Stress fractures are preventable catastrophes
Excessive and repetitive stress on any bone can lead to stress fractures, and these are actually relatively common. When bones do not get enough time to recover, they may develop “microfractures,” which progress to a “stress reaction,” whic...
October 2, 2014
Michigan AD responds to concussion mishap
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October 1, 2014
Arizona hoping to place more ATs in schools
Concern over injuries and their long-term effects has grown in recent years, highlighting the need for athletic trainers at sporting events. The problem is largely funding and, in some cases, a lack of licensed ATs to meet the demand.This issue is ga...
October 1, 2014
Michigan AD responds to concussion mishap
Concussion awareness has gone through the roof over the last few years, but despite pressure on coaches to use extreme caution with their athletes, mistakes continue to be made.Over the last three days, a lot has been made of Michigan quarterback Sha...
Tim McFarland resigned as the head football coach for Brooklyn High School after it was revealed the team used the “Nazi” as a play call in a game against Beachwood High School. According to reports, Beachwood is a Cleveland suburb that is approximately 90% Jewish.
Ohio HS football coach resigns after team uses antisemitic play calls
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Tim McFarland resigned as head coach football coach of Brooklyn High S...