Concussion Concerns Prompt Rule Change For Local Youth Soccer League
Concern over concussions has led to a change in the rules for young soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
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Concern over concussions has led to a change in the rules for young soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
The area's largest youth soccer organization has banned headers for players under the age of 11.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
With the NFL admitting the link between playing football and degenerative brain diseases, Steelers Hall of Famer Mike Webster's son, Garrett Webster, joined The Starkey and Mueller Show to discuss this latest news.
Just a few years removed from playing NFL football, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El says he wishes he would have never played.
West Virginia senior quarterback Clint Trickett is retiring from football because of concussions and won't play in the Liberty Bowl on Monday against Texas A&M.
The Sports Medicine Concussion Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has teamed with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and catcher David Ross to raise awareness on concussion treatments.
London Glenn, 13, had the football.
The NFL estimates that nearly three in 10 former players will develop debilitating brain conditions, and that they will be stricken earlier and at least twice as often as the general population.
To many-a-fan's dismay, some players were noticeably 'out of it' and even collapsed after sustaining a head injury during play. While getting injured is something that can happen in any sport, certain protocols need to be followed to ensure player safety.
Ryan Mundy and Steve Breaston will host the football camp for boys and girls ages 8-13. The non-contact camp is designed to improve a child's fundamental football skills. Campers will have the opportunity to learn football skills from Ryan Mundy and Steve Breaston as well as the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, communication and education.
The late Hall Famer center Mike Webster anchored the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in the glory days of the 1970s.
Dan Marino filed a lawsuit against the NFL for concussion-related injuries, but now, he is reportedly withdrawing it.
Pittsburgh-native and former Miami Dolphins star Dan Marino is the latest football player to file a concussion suit against the NFL.
Could a certain kind of brain imaging called high definition fiber tracking help diagnose concussion and assess recovery?
Rob Pratte was joined by Hall of Fame Linemen Joe DeLamielleure to discuss brain injuries in the NFL.
UPMC neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon reacts to Tony Dorsett's CTE diagnosis with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
For 20 seasons, Brett Favre stared down some of the biggest, meanest players in the NFL, and won. Now retired, 44-year-old Favre says this memory loss is far more frightening than anything he faced on the field.
After a concussion, how do you get the information from the field to the doctor's office? An app is taking information right from the field, court or rink and putting it directly in doctors' hands.
After earning three Super Bowl rings with the Steelers and a career in college coaching, football remains in John Banaszak's blood. It's what remains in his brain though that worries him.
The NFL agreed to pay more than three-quarters of a billion dollars to settle lawsuits from thousands of former players who developed dementia or other concussion-related brain disorders they say were caused by the very on-field violence that fueled the game's rise to popularity and profit.
Former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Turley joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to talk about the upcoming documentary he's a part of "United States of Football" in which they discuss the dangers of playing football at every level.
Could a practice uniform protect you from concussions? The North Hills school district hopes so. They get exclusive use of pads, and eventually jerseys, to keep proper tackling on target.
Can minor blows to the head, which fall short of concussion, lead to autoimmune disease later?
Riley's Pour House is an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the devastating fire.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Riley's Pour House is an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the devastating fire.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board after winning a decisive U.S. Senate race against his Democratic opponent.
Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate has triggered an automatic recount.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking new steps to protect pets of domestic violence survivors.
Pennsylvania will conduct a legally required recount in the Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
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The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Chile was in Kennywood this morning and he got us ready for the opening night of the holiday lights!
Boaz spent some time at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium this morning celebrating the 40th birthday of Mickey the Penguin! Pittsburgh Dad, Rick Seback and others were in attendance!
Mikey was at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall this morning learning more about the DAV Van and how it is helping our local veterans in the community.
Jason Capps traded in his yinz for "ciao" to uncover Italy's best-kept secrets. He joined our PTL kitchen to make an authentic recipe straight from Tuscany.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
A key figure in West Virginia University's wide-ranging reductions to academic programs and faculty positions before stepping down a year ago has quietly returned to the school.
Steelers legend "Mean" Joe Greene grew emotional Saturday while speaking at a reunion of players from the team's Super Bowl IX win 50 years ago.
Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
The band continues its touring schedule in 2025 and in August, they'll make a stop at PPG Paints Arena.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Sunday marked three days since a fire tore through Riley's Pour House in Carnegie. It's an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the incident. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Steelers fans shared their confidence after Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens as the team improved to 8-2 and took first-place honors in the AFC North. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
22-year-old Michael Singleton was taken into custody in North Versailles after violating his probation on aggravated assault charges.
In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano is joined by Charla Irwin-Buncher from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to discuss their involvement with the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
