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 County Police are searching for hiker last seen at Gunpowder Falls State Park
Baltimore County Police are searching for a missing hiker who was last seen at Gunpowder Falls State Park, according to authorities.
Hundreds of college students moved into Morgan State's new Thurgood Marshall building Saturday
Hundreds of college students participated in Morgan State University's Move-In Day on Saturday and became the first-ever residents at the university's newly constructed Thurgood Marshall Residence Hall.
Baltimore County Police ask for help finding 74-year-old woman missing from Essex
The Baltimore County Police Department is searching for a 74-year-old woman who has gone missing in the Essex area, according to authorities.
McClanahan stops 2-start skid, Rays beat Orioles 8-2
All-Star Shane McClanahan stopped a two-start losing streak, working six solid innings as the Tampa Bay Rays moved back in front of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL wild-card race with an 8-2 victory on Saturday.
Md. man charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run boat collision
A Maryland man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman last month after the boat she was in was struck by another vessel on a river, authorities said.
City officials are trying to address the lifeguard shortage at Baltimore's pools
The nationwide lifeguard shortage is affecting about a third of the country's public pools, including some right here in Baltimore.
Baltimore rescue truck catches fire in Southeast Baltimore
One of the Baltimore City Fire Department's rescue trucks caught fire near Little Italy on Saturday, according to the firefighter's union.
A spate of shootings in Baltimore on Friday left four people dead, one injured
Another round of violent shootings rattled Baltimore residents on Friday.
Maryland Weather: A stellar Saturday full of sunshine
The weekend is off to a stellar start with loads of sunshine, a light breeze and low humidity.
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Baltimore County Police are searching for hiker last seen at Gunpowder Falls State Park
Baltimore County Police are searching for a missing hiker who was last seen at Gunpowder Falls State Park, according to authorities.
Hundreds of college students moved into Morgan State's new Thurgood Marshall building Saturday
Hundreds of college students participated in Morgan State University's Move-In Day on Saturday and became the first-ever residents at the university's newly constructed Thurgood Marshall Residence Hall.
Baltimore County Police ask for help finding 74-year-old woman missing from Essex
The Baltimore County Police Department is searching for a 74-year-old woman who has gone missing in the Essex area, according to authorities.
McClanahan stops 2-start skid, Rays beat Orioles 8-2
All-Star Shane McClanahan stopped a two-start losing streak, working six solid innings as the Tampa Bay Rays moved back in front of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL wild-card race with an 8-2 victory on Saturday.
Md. man charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run boat collision
A Maryland man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman last month after the boat she was in was struck by another vessel on a river, authorities said.
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Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
What Marylanders make of the CDC's new COVID-19 guidelines
After two and a half years of social distancing and quarantine after exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its guidelines for COVID-19.
Would-be burglars used explosive device to blow open Crofton ATM, officials say
A picture of the ATM by the fire department shows the casing of ATM was destroyed, but the cash vault within remained intact.
Person in custody after alleged shooting in Severna Park, police say
The person shot suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Marilyn Mosby held in contempt of court for violating gag order in Keith Davis Jr. case
Mosby requested the gag order, which the judge granted on June 7.
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Where's Marty? Checking in with The Charmery as the ice cream shop celebrates 9 years in business
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
TSA sounds alarm after replica gun found at BWI
A replica gun was recovered by security early Friday morning at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials said.
Where's Marty? Checking out a new crustacean sensation
Everyone enjoys dining on crabs, but how do you feel about crab-themed artwork? That's the subject of this story.
Where's Marty? Hitting the links with the best junior golfers
Yesterday, today and tomorrow the top junior golfers from around the world are competing in an American Junior Golf Association event at Woodholme Country Club in Baltimore County.
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McClanahan stops 2-start skid, Rays beat Orioles 8-2
All-Star Shane McClanahan stopped a two-start losing streak, working six solid innings as the Tampa Bay Rays moved back in front of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL wild-card race with an 8-2 victory on Saturday.
Mateo has 5 hits, Orioles pound Rays 10-3 for 8th win in 10
Jorge Mateo had a career-high five hits, Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins each homered off the Tropicana Field catwalk, and the Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3 on Friday night.
Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Orioles calling up top pitching prospect DL Hall
Ahead of a key series against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly calling up top pitching prospect DL Hall.
More Black NFL retirees win dementia cases in rescored tests
Hundreds of Black NFL retirees denied payouts in the $1 billion concussion settlement now qualify for awards after their tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias.
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Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
Mayor Scott signs bill targeting calls for false burglar alarms
The bill reduces the number of false alarms, from 15 to five, that police are required to respond to before the property is placed on the city's false alarm registry.
FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home
The FBI recovered documents that were labeled "top secret" from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.
Mayor Scott plans expansion of victim services as part of violence intervention efforts
"Victim services must be a priority in Baltimore's public safety strategy because we know that every shooting or violent incident leaves behind a web of trauma - for the victim, as well as bystanders, families, neighbors, and even the perpetrators of violence," the mayor said.
Hogan continues to show signs he's exploring a run for president in 2024
Hogan is spending Thursday in Iowa, the first state on the primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election. He traveled to another key state, New Hampshire, last month.
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DPW celebrates city's water system with music, food and tours at Dam Jam
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works is celebrating the system that brings drinking water to people's homes with the return of Dam Jam, a festival featuring music, food trucks and family activities.
Where's Marty? Checking in with The Charmery as the ice cream shop celebrates 9 years in business
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
Well Seasoned: How Old Bay seasoning became a cult favorite
CBS News correspondent Major Garrett talks with 97-year-old Ralph Brunn about the cult following surrounding his dad's creation: Old Bay seasoning.
Moving History's summer program takes a hands-on approach to teaching African culture
Over the course of several weeks, students will learn about the African diaspora during a cooking class, and how the Mali Empire used drums to communicate at long distances.
Where's Marty? At The Peale ahead of its 208th birthday and grand reopening
Over its history, the building on Holiday Street, a stone's throw away from City Hall, has had many incarnations.
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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.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
State Reveals New Home Loan Products To Help Marylanders Buy New Homes
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase Of Emergency Contraceptives
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
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Additional 135 million doses of Emergent BioSolutions-made COVID vaccines rejected, panel says
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
Mortgage rates climb above 5% once again
While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
Baltimore Black Business Quest showcases local Black-owned businesses, helps nonprofits
In just a week and a half, the three-day We Give Black Fest dedicated to social change, fundraising and highlighting Black-led organizations serving greater Baltimore will be held at West Covington Park.
The Choco Taco is not quite dead yet
A few weeks ago, Klondike appalled the internet when it said that the Choco Taco would be discontinued. This week, it reversed course, saying the beloved ice cream treat may be coming back - eventually.
MD receives $22.9M for offshore wind apprenticeship program
The Maryland Works for Wind project will partner local companies and unions to develop a training model for the offshore wind industry, while trying to reach potential workers from underserved populations.
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Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
What Marylanders make of the CDC's new COVID-19 guidelines
After two and a half years of social distancing and quarantine after exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its guidelines for COVID-19.
More Black NFL retirees win dementia cases in rescored tests
Hundreds of Black NFL retirees denied payouts in the $1 billion concussion settlement now qualify for awards after their tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Additional 135 million doses of Emergent BioSolutions-made COVID vaccines rejected, panel says
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
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Siblings offer free concert to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute
Want to kick off your Saturday evening on a high note? You're in luck.
We Give Black Fest aims to highlight black-led organizations with 3-day festival
In roughly one week, the We Give Black Fest will host its annual CLLCTIVLY event at West Covington Park in Baltimore.
Maryland sportsbooks handle $15M in July
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
Maryland Zoo welcomes Marigold, a newborn blue duiker
The blue duiker is a species of antelope found in the forests of Africa.
O's to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park with 'I Love the 90s' concert series Saturday
Baltimore's own Dru Hill and Smash Mouth will perform Saturday as the Birdland Summer Music Series continues with "I Love the 90s."
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Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Maryland Weather: A stellar Saturday full of sunshine
The weekend is off to a stellar start with loads of sunshine, a light breeze and low humidity.
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Friday night forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning weather
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Friday morning weather
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Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Tim Williams has your Saturday evening forecast
Baltimore City pools are facing lifeguard shortages
The nationwide lifeguard shortage is affecting about a third of the country's public pools, including right here in Baltimore.
Morgan State University Move-In Day today; new building named "Thurgood Marshall"
The students will be the first residents to move into the University's newly constructed Thurgood Marshall Residence Hall.
Baltimore City pools are facing lifeguard shortages
The nationwide lifeguard shortage is affecting about a third of the country's public pools, including right here in Baltimore.
Tim Williams Has Your Updated Saturday Forecast
Tim Williams Has Your Updated Saturday Forecast