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?
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for birdwatchers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A woman in Ohio died after falling through ice on a pond while trying to rescue her dog.
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for birdwatchers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A woman in Ohio died after falling through ice on a pond while trying to rescue her dog.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
The Allegheny County Health Department first issued a consumer alert on Dec. 3.
Katie O'Malley and Rania were back in the kitchen making a blintz souffle!
This week's Waiting Child is Yanxel.
We dove into the merry mayhem on how to stay festive, and heart-healthy, without skipping a beat this season. This segment was sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, together with Allegheny Health Network.
Travel expert Bobby Laurie was here with the tips and advice you need to make your trip a breeze, or perhaps a little less turbulent.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Fitness instructor Jordan Rose joined the program to show us some kettlebell exercises to help build full-body strength.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Ogunjobi provided meals and supplies to immigrants resettling in Pittsburgh ahead of Christmas.
Seth Henigan threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns in his final game for No. 25 Memphis.
Pitt has made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Several neighbors told KDKA that the intersection where the crash happened is dangerous.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for birdwatchers.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
