NFL Concussion Claims Hit $500 Million In Less Than 2 Years
More than $500 million in claims were approved as of Monday under the NFL's concussion settlement.
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1st 2 Claims In NFL Concussion Settlement Total $9 Million
The first two claims in the NFL's billion-dollar concussion settlement were announced Thursday, a total of $9 million in benefits.
Former Raven Michael Oher Posts 'Scary' Photo Of Pills For Concussions
Oher is set to enter his ninth NFL season. Oher appeared in just three games last season due to concussion issues.
NHL Enhances Concussion Protocol By Hiring Spotters
The NHL will also have concussion spotters attending each game.
Daly: NHL Adding More Concussion Spotters for This Season
The NHL is overhauling its concussion monitoring system.
NFL Season Begins With The Same Issues...Hits To The Head
The Carolina Panthers quarterback was victimized by helmet-to-helmet hits at least three times in a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Net result of those hits: Zero penalty yards.
State OKs $50,000 To Frostburg Football Player's Family
Frostburg State University says it will work to raise awareness of risks to student-athletes as part of a $50,000 state settlement.
Former Raven Won't Stop Fighting for NFL's Acceptance of Medical Marijuana
Eugene Monroe is still trying to get the NFL to recognize medical marijuana as an acceptable alternative to traditional pain treatment.
Jeanne Marie Laskas On Head Injuries And The NFL And The Upcoming Movie Concussion
Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas on her article which inspired the upcoming movie on the NFL and head injuries entitled 'Concussion'.
Dr Kevin Crutchfield On The Upcoming Movie About Head Injuries And The NFL
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield of Life Bridge Health joined Ed and Steve to talk about the new movie 'Concussion' about head injuries and the NFL.
Football Camp Teaches New Techniques, But Prioritizes Safety
Summer workouts for fall football have already begun on fields across Maryland.
Football Clinic Starting Concussion Safety Training Early
Player safety. It's been the topic of many conversations dealing with concussions and football.
A Pill To Treat Concussions Is On The Way
While searching for a cancer cure, Dr. James Lechleiter discovered compounds that stimulate the special cells that protect the brain from long-term damage.
Parents Growing More Concerned Over Potential For Concussions In Young Soccer Players
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday and seeks class action status on behalf of current and former soccer players who competed for teams governed by FIFA and several U.S.-based soccer organizations.
Ravens Teach Younger Players About Dangers Of Concussions
Playing hard on the field could cause some young players to end up with concussions. This weekend, the Ravens are making sure some young players understand the dangers.
New Trend Sees Athletes Leaving Sports To Avoid Long-Term Damage
Concussion crisis. On playing fields across America, young lives are being derailed by hard hits. From the peewees to the pros, concussions are reaching epidemic proportions with a culture that still wants athletes to shake it off and get back in the game.
Researchers Develop Blood Test To Diagnose Concussions
There's a breakthrough that could make diagnosing concussions easier and faster. Researchers have developed a new blood test.
Concussion Symposium Held In Baltimore; Active D1 Athlete Sues NCAA
As the first active division one athlete files a lawsuit against the NCAA over concussions, athletes, lawmakers, doctors and lawyers gathered together Friday in Baltimore to focus on the effects and consequences of concussions in sports.
Judge To Hear Arguments In Frostburg University Football Wrongful Death Suit
A lawsuit stemming from the head-injury death of a Frostburg State University football player should be dismissed because his coaches did not know the athlete was bleeding or had suffered a concussion and could not have foreseen that he was endangering his life by participating in practice drills, lawyers say.
Bill Would Create Pilot Program On Concussions
Del. Jon Cardin is sponsoring a measure to start a pilot program aimed at detecting when student athletes may have suffered a concussion.
Harvin Out For NFC Championship
Just like in the regular season Percy Harvin's return to the field in the postseason was short lived as Harvin will not be playing against San Francisco this weekend.
Del. Cardin Proposes Concussion Pilot Program
Del. Jon Cardin is proposing a pilot program to test how well athletic helmet impact sensors work for high school athletes.
NIH Funds Kennedy Krieger Study On The Impact Of Concussions On Kids
The NFL and the National Institutes of Health are coming together to learn more about brain injuries. The NIH is funding eight projects studying the long term effects of concussions.
Ravens Place WR Stokley On Injured Reserve
The Baltimore Ravens have placed wide receiver Brandon Stokley on injured reserve, ending his season.
Maryland QB Brown, RB Ross Out Vs. No. 9 Clemson
Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown won't play against No. 9 Clemson on Saturday because of the lasting effects of a concussion.
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Baltimore Co. couple - a sex offender and 911 dispatcher - accused of sexually assaulting children
A convicted sex offender and a Baltimore County 911 dispatcher are facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
Maryland scientists monitor progress of first-of-its-kind asteroid-killer technology
Scientist Carolyn Ernst had a front-row seat to history inside the mission's operation center at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics lab in Laurel, Maryland.
1978 Flashback: When Bob Turk took on the name 'The Sunshine Kid'
Bob Turk, "the Sunshine Kid," is leaving WJZ after 50 years as the station's weatherman.
Morgan State student charged in death of security guard outside nearby apartment
The suspect was arrested Monday in downtown Baltimore, police said.
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff to lead discussion on youth mental health resources in Baltimore
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be in Baltimore leading a roundtable on recreational spaces in urban communities and youth mental health resources.
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Bob Turk is leaving WJZ after five decades
Weather man Bob Turk, the "Sunshine Kid" and a presence in Baltimore homes for years, is leaving WJZ after five decades with the station.
Morgan State student charged in death of security guard outside nearby apartment
The suspect was arrested Monday in downtown Baltimore, police said.
Baltimore Co. couple - a sex offender and 911 dispatcher - accused of sexually assaulting children
A convicted sex offender and a Baltimore County 911 dispatcher are facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
Maryland scientists monitor progress of first-of-its-kind asteroid-killer technology
Scientist Carolyn Ernst had a front-row seat to history inside the mission's operation center at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics lab in Laurel, Maryland.
1978 Flashback: When Bob Turk took on the name 'The Sunshine Kid'
Bob Turk, "the Sunshine Kid," is leaving WJZ after 50 years as the station's weatherman.
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Morgan State student charged in death of security guard outside nearby apartment
The suspect was arrested Monday in downtown Baltimore, police said.
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Pasadena man faces child pornography charges in FBI sting
Justin Lee Snowden is charged with the distribution of child pornography and the attempted receipt of child pornography.
Baltimore man charged in double shooting of teen, man
Zhamiel Dixon, 26, is charged with attempted first and second-degree murder.
Suspect in DC murder of Baltimore man shot at officers, police say
Aryeh Wolf, 25, was installing solar panels in Washington, D.C. last month when he was shot, police said.
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Sina and Tim hear from the cast of 'Ghosts' on what to expect from season 2
Rose Mciver and Utkarsh Ambudkar join Sina and Tim ahead of the season 2 premiere of Ghosts.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning forecast
Pratt Library can help students with school projects, homework and more
Students of all ages can find everything they need for a successful school year at the Pratt Library, including internet access.
Celebrating National Dog Week at Bark Social in Canton
Bark Social opened its second location in Canton in May.
Bark Social in Canton has plenty planned this fall for Baltimore's pups and their humans
Alex is with Luke Silverman of Bark Social, a beer garden and cafe where all dogs are welcome.
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Orioles bash Red Sox 14-8, slice AL wild-card deficit
Austin Hays added a solo shot for Baltimore in a game delayed by rain for 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Behind Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens have the top-scoring offense through three games
With dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson leading the way, the Ravens are the top-scoring team in the NFL through the first three games, averaging 33 points per game.
Browns' Garrett in accident, injuries not life-threatening
Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has been taken to a hospital after being involved in a one-car accident following practice Monday.
Lamar Jackson helping Ravens overcome defensive issues
So far in 2022, the Ravens have a leaky defense. They also have a game changer at quarterback.
Justin Tucker became the 3rd kicker to make 50 kicks from 50-plus yards, team says
Monday is the one-year anniversary of Tucker's record-setting, 66-yard field goal.
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Virginia students protest governor's transgender policies
Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.
Governor candidate Dan Cox appeals judge's ruling on mail-in votes being counted before Election Day
Maryland Republican Governor candidate Dan Cox filed an appeal on a judge's ruling that allows mail-in votes to be counted before November's Election Day in Maryland.
Former U.S. Capitol Police chief has deal for Jan. 6 book
The chief of the U.S. Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 siege has a book deal. Steven A. Sund's "Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6" will come out Jan. 3.
Judge allows Maryland mail-in votes to be counted before Election Day
A Maryland judge ruled that mail-in votes will be allowed to be counted before November's Election Day.
Trump reportedly hosting Mar-A-Lago fundraiser for Dan Cox, candidate for Maryland governor
The event will be held with Cox at Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Oct. 16, according to a copy of the invitation obtained by the Baltimore Banner.
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Bob Turk is leaving WJZ after five decades
Weather man Bob Turk, the "Sunshine Kid" and a presence in Baltimore homes for years, is leaving WJZ after five decades with the station.
Festival in Baltimore will celebrate Latin American heritage
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month here in Baltimore, a festival is taking place in Baltimore's Highlandtown community this weekend.
Where's Marty? Learning about the honey-making operation at All Saints Sisters of the Poor in Catonsville
These nuns have learned the ins and outs of beekeeping world, and they yearly sell over 300 pounds of bottled honey.
Trash Wheel Fan Fest returns after three-year hiatus
The long-awaited Trash Wheel Fan Fest is returning to downtown Baltimore after a three-year hiatus.
Charm City Live brings music, food and vendors to War Memorial Plaza this weekend
You'll see performances from local and national artists. The musical lineup includes: Joe, Kelly Price, Stokely, Jon B, The Bonfyre, and Rebecca Black.
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Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Stephen Curry rumored to be nearing $1B deal with Under Armour
Curry's current deal with the Baltimore-based footwear and clothing company runs through 2024.
$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
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Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
1-in-5 U.S. adults bet money on sports in past year, according to study
The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they had wagered on sports.
Frosh, MDE announce settlement with Eastern Shore poultry processing plant
"Valley Proteins repeatedly discharged harmful pollutants - including nitrogen, phosphorus and fecal coliform - into a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay," said Attorney General Frosh.
MD's 7 sports wagering facilities contribute $477K to state in August
Five casinos and two other facilities handled $18.6 million last month, with $15.4 million in winnings going back to bettors.
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CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 83.1% of new infections.
Maryland Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
The state's health department is now allowing anyone at high risk of the infection to be vaccinated.
OIG report: Dead rodents, insects still found at Druid Sexual Health Clinic
There are still sanitary concerns at the Druid Sexual Health Clinic, according to a follow-up investigation by the Office of the Inspector General's Office.
Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run draws hundreds of people, raises $270K
Towson University hosted the 2022 Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sunday, drawing attention to the deadly disease and those who have survived it.
Residents say they waited over an hour at one water distribution site
"We have more resources coming tomorrow," said James Wallace, director of the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management. "There will be more water here tomorrow the operation will be even bigger tomorrow."
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'Good vibes': Baltimore celebrates successful Charm City Live festival
Residents and visitors packed War Memorial Plaza in downtown this past Saturday for the new festival "Charm City Live" which brought in talented musicals, and also provided job resources.
'Baltimore's version of 'Our Town': Accomplished Baltimore cast brings Thornton Wilder's play to Baltimore Center Stage
About 30 actors - all from the Baltimore area – are bringing "Our Town" at Baltimore Center Stage with a Baltimore flair.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Final preparations underway for Charm City Live festival
If you're looking for something fun to do Saturday, come downtown and check out Baltimore's free fall music festival, Charm City Live.
Artscape returning as in-person in 2023, moving to September
Artscape is returning as an in-person event in 2023, and the festival will be moved from its traditional spot on the calendar in the sweltering heat of July to September.
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Derek Beasley has your Tuesday evening forecast
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Maryland Weather: Calm, bright week ahead
It's a sunny Monday with a high near 77.
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Derek Beasley has your Tuesday evening forecast
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Bob Turk had a Sunshine Kid fan club during his five-decade career
A musical promotion forever changed for the people in Baltimore the title "My Girl" to "Bob Turk."
Morgan State student charged in death of security guard outside nearby apartment
The suspect was arrested Monday in downtown Baltimore, police said.
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