MLB OKs Protective Cap For Pitchers, Fit For Camp
Major League Baseball has approved a protective cap for pitchers, hoping to reduce the effects of being hit in the head by line drives.
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Major League Baseball has approved a protective cap for pitchers, hoping to reduce the effects of being hit in the head by line drives.
Hall of Fame bound tight end Tony Gonzalez sees everything the NFL is doing to protect players from head injuries, but he believes that more can be done to protect against knee injuries as well.
Although he hasn't heard one way or the other, Haggs believes Thornton's suspension is heading towards independent arbitration, so the two questions that remain are: What happens next? And will it work?
Former Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin joined the Toucher and Rich show Friday morning and expressed concern for the health of left tackle Nate Solder and his impact on the team.
Toucher and Rich were joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer and Patriots legend John Hannah on Friday morning.
Disturbing information has been released about high school athletes in Massachusetts and head injuries.
Gresh and Zo took a look into the declining participation rates in youth football on Thursday's show.
It's not a fashion statement but a piece of safety equipment that's gaining popularity on a local soccer field.
Gresh and Zo took some time to discuss the NFL games from Sunday, and give their thoughts on concussions and the current hit penalties in NCAA and NFL.
The NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to resolve concussion-related lawsuits with a $765 million settlement that would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research, a federal judge said Thursday.
It's becoming a bigger topic by the day. Whether it's the NFL or the NHL, concerns for player safety are coming to a head.
Gresh & Zo took time to jump into the concussions debate, and specifically how it is impacting our youth.
Former New England Patriot Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May, the National Institutes of Health told The Associated Press on Thursday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says football will evolve and get safer.
An executive of one of two youth football programs penalized after a lopsided game in which five players suffered concussions is defending his team.
Two helmets colliding on a football field is not a pleasant scene for parents and coaches in a Pop Warner Pee Wee football game.
Junior Seau's family has donated some of his brain tissue for research amid questions about whether damage from his football career contributed to his decision to commit suicide.
More than six in 10 high school seniors who drive admitted texting behind the wheel, according to a new report.
Felger and Gasper were joined by Jermaine Wiggins on a Tuesday to discuss concussions, and the lawsuits that result from them, in the NFL. How much does the league have to change the game in order to stop getting sued?
Felger and McAdam were joined by Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe to talk about the passing of Junior Seau and concussions in the NFL.
The BU Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy did not confirm or deny Thursday whether they are interested in studying the brain of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau.
Hundreds of Boston Public School teachers and coaches got certified on how to identify the symptoms of and prevent concussions among student athletes.
The Public Health Council has unanimously approved updates to the state's current laws aimed at protecting student-athletes who suffer concussions.
The 'hit' on Bruins forward Nathan Horton from Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome has many wondering what the 'severe concussion' diagnosis means.
Xenith has raised $10.5 million in new funding to make football helmets to help protect players from getting concussions.
A Stoneham grandmother injured in a hit and run crash two months ago is still struggling with debilitating injuries while police search for the driver.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been placed back on the reserve non-football illness list, the team announced Thursday.
New England Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is a good source to tap for fashion advice. Just don't make things awkward like WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
If you are dreaming of a white Christmas in Massachusetts, you're running out of time. But there may be a chance as the weekend arrives.
If you are dreaming of a white Christmas in Massachusetts, you're running out of time. But there may be a chance as the weekend arrives.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
A Stoneham grandmother injured in a hit and run crash two months ago is still struggling with debilitating injuries while police search for the driver.
Some Massachusetts farms are now selling Christmas trees at a discount a week before the holiday.
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been placed back on the reserve non-football illness list, the team announced Thursday.
New England Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is a good source to tap for fashion advice. Just don't make things awkward like WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt took no offense to Jerod Mayo's critical comments on Sunday, and even shed some light on why Drake Maye isn't running more.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house in Wellesley, Massachusetts was broken into while the Celtics were out of town, sources told WBZ-TV.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.