NFL Approves New Rule Changes For Kickoffs
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
For now, many athletes take baseline tests to determine whether they've received a concussion later. It requires some guesswork.
While head trauma in football comes as no surprise, the conversation intensified after the recent film, "Concussion," which brought to light that some former players suffered from the asymptomatic brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE.
The governing body ruled on Monday that players 10 years old and younger can no longer head the ball after a lawsuit related to concussions.
It's game night, but all eyes aren't only on the players in the field. Certified athletic trainers are in the spotlight, too.
Jim Carter with Baseline Administrators says the test is like having insurance, and a preparatory measure testing an athlete's reaction time, memory and speed.
Seven Modesto high school teams may add concussion sensor helmets for their football players to wear to keep them safe.
The sudden retirement of a San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker is sending shockwaves from National Football League through the youth leagues.
There are many who try, but few who reach such prominence in sports. Terry Tautolo is one of them.
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.
A bill that limits full-contact practices for high school football teams is heading to the governor's desk.
Members of the UC Davis women's water polo team have plenty of war stories. With balls flying at 35 mph, some of those stories involve concussions.
It's the biggest show on Friday night. The dazzling plays, the screaming fans and the big hits. But With those hits come the injuries, and some of the most serious are concussions.
Speculation on Monday continued as to what caused an NFL player to snap, reportedly killing his girlfriend before taking his own life over the weekend.
Local high schools are teaming up with area hospitals to protect young athletes from the dangers of concussions. CBS13's Steve Large looks deeper into how the program works.
Terry Tautolo was once a fearsome linebacker in the NFL. Then he was out of the game and homeless.
The owner of a boba tea shop in Concord said he was threatened by police for inviting car enthusiasts to join opening festivities.
A long-duration heat wave begins on Monday with valley highs soaring above 100 degrees through the upcoming weekend. These will be some of the hottest temperatures we've seen not only this year but since 2022 for most of Northern California.
Captain Justin Sylvia, Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer, said remembering a life vest on the water is one of the most important things you can do.
Business 80 was shut down as firefighters were battling a grass fire near Cal Expo on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Business 80 was shut down as firefighters were battling a grass fire near Cal Expo on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento.
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has alerted Yolo County and several other Northern California counties about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Tuesday to help prevent a wildfire.
A long-duration heat wave begins on Monday with valley highs soaring above 100 degrees through the upcoming weekend. These will be some of the hottest temperatures we've seen not only this year but since 2022 for most of Northern California.
The owner of a boba tea shop in Concord said he was threatened by police for inviting car enthusiasts to join opening festivities.
Captain Justin Sylvia, Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer, said remembering a life vest on the water is one of the most important things you can do.
From one capital city to another, the Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday would allow cities like Sacramento to implement civil punishments to eliminate homeless encampments.
Sacramento will now have more enforcement power over the homeless in public places. With the Supreme Court ruling, homeless individuals could face fines, charges or jail time if they don't comply with city guidelines.
A Sacramento high school girls robotics team is fresh off their trip to the championships, placing fifth internationally. The St. Francis High School Team was excited to return home to a new robotics lab on campus.
Sacramento County received more than 1,500 complaints over fireworks last year. Now, there is a new push to stop illegal fireworks at the border before they are ever brought into California.
Summer festivals, fairs, concerts, and outdoor water activities draw in crowds, and like many other big cities, Sacramento usually experiences an increase in crime during this time.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will likely take effect in the coming days.
The California Legislature has approved a proposal to remove an exemption for involuntary servitude from the state constitution.
An Oakland firefighter who lived with his family in Sacramento drowned early Thursday morning while swimming in the ocean off a San Diego beach, fire officials said.
Matt Chapman homered and drove in three runs and the Giants hit a season-high 10 doubles to rout the Dodgers 10-4 on Sunday.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings of one-run, ball helping the Diamondbacks beat the Oakland A's 5-1 on Sunday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
A big high school basketball tournament in Roseville is part of Placer County's push to increase sports tourism in the area.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
California lawmakers have unveiled two bond measures that would go to voters in November.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
The Biden campaign says President Biden will "absolutely not" step aside.
A math error that was never corrected led to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors giving themselves a 36% raise in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 Sacramento County Grand Jury report released on Friday.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don't meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies.
Ice cream maker Totally Cool said the recalled products could be tainted with listeria, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, a disease that's not only tough on the patient but also on their family. CBS13 has one family's story and message they have for others going through the same thing.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
The California DMV expanded its digital services so you can take care of business without going into a branch office.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
The majority of Americans can't afford an emergency expense of a thousand dollars. We looked for a fun way to start saving.
Phyllis Simmons died months after the solar panels were installed.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Firefighters are working on a grass fire that quickly spread to four acres and is threatening structures on Saturday afternoon.
The forward progress of a fire near the Corral Fire burn scar in San Joaquin County has been stopped after burning 100 acres on Thursday afternoon.
This year's fire season has some officials worried following last year's unusually low fire activity.
Evacuations for the Apache Fire in Butte County were lifted Tuesday night.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
Malik Monk, who recently resigned with the Sacramento Kings, hosted a basketball camp in Rocklin.
We have six straight First Alert Action Days coming as a heat wave moves through this holiday week.
Captain Justin Sylvia, Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer, said remembering a life vest on the water is one of the most important things you can do.
Business 80 shut down as firefighters battled a grass fire near Cal Expo on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.