Efforts to protect NFL players from head injuries trickle down to high school
There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
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There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
The NFL has been working to improve the safety of players after former players have been diagnosed with neurological problems.
Experts at the University of Pittsburg released a first-of-its-kind study identifying the brutal dangers of slap fighting.
The Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is working to learn more about CTE by studying people who've participated in high-concussion-risk sports, from recreation to the professional level.
The two edge rushers were placed into the protocol in the last two days.
Antwan Black was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit on Friday.
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
As the U.S. population ages, concussions are happening more often.
The players want strengthened protocol in order to avoid what happened to Dolphins' QB Tua Tagovailoa.
A court case in litigation for several years will finally head to a jury trial next week.
Hundreds of men whose medical tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias now qualify for awards.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up to offer a concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young local athletes.
A local man with ALS who lost his lawsuit against the NCAA has had his appeal rejected.
Steelers Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson is currently being evaluated for a possible concussion, and his return to today's game is questionable.
Sidney Crosby can add another award to his trophy case.
Neurologist Dr. Bruce Cotugno says when he saw the hit Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took, he knew it was serious.
A 10-year-old Michigan boy was charged with aggravated assault last week after another boy suffered a concussion during a schoolyard game similar to dodgeball.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are offering free concussion testing.
A claims administrator for the NFL concussion fund says it has paid out $485 million since its start in 2017.
A former football player at Cal U is suing the NCAA over claims the association didn't do enough to protect athletes from concussions.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.
Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker and known instigator Vontaze Burfict may be done with football.
Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge is on a quest to find answers for CTE.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
State Police said that an arrest warrant is out for Braedon Dickinson in connection with the deadly shooting of Lemaur Thompson, Jr.
While we had a day of relief, temperatures will start to fall once again on Wednesday.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
State Police said that an arrest warrant is out for Braedon Dickinson in connection with the deadly shooting of Lemaur Thompson, Jr.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
We asked you to send in your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Dr. Pascual Chen is here to help tackle the habits and headspace that can make Valentine's Day more meaningful, no matter how you are celebrating.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
We're learning how Anderson’s Candies has been making chocolates and memories for more than 100 years.
What if the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" came with a twist, with a side of rock music and zombies? A brand-new musical is blending George Romero's dreams of the undead with Shakespeare!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with some sticker shock. but this year it feels like it's more than usual. John Shumway reached out to Duquesne Light and People's Gas to find out why and how you can both understand the bills and save money.
On a cold winter morning in 2001, Three Rivers Stadium was demolished using thousands of pounds of explosives as the new home of the Pittsburgh Steelers was under construction and sat less than 100 feet away.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona detained a person of interest in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but the person was later released.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
