Football Camp Teaches New Techniques, But Prioritizes Safety
Summer workouts for fall football have already begun on fields across Maryland.
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Summer workouts for fall football have already begun on fields across Maryland.
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield of LifeBridge Health joined Ed and Ken to talk about concussion issues in football after the retirement of Chris Borland.
Player safety. It's been the topic of many conversations dealing with concussions and football.
A new study could help determine if there is a direct link between long-term brain injuries and NFL players.
While searching for a cancer cure, Dr. James Lechleiter discovered compounds that stimulate the special cells that protect the brain from long-term damage.
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.
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.
Coaching the coaches. One national youth football program is going back to the basics when it comes to young players avoiding 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.
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.
There's a breakthrough that could make diagnosing concussions easier and faster. Researchers have developed a new blood test.
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.
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.
Del. Jon Cardin is sponsoring a measure to start a pilot program aimed at detecting when student athletes may have suffered a concussion.
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. Jon Cardin is proposing a pilot program to test how well athletic helmet impact sensors work for high school athletes.
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.
The Baltimore Ravens have placed wide receiver Brandon Stokley on injured reserve, ending his season.
A national panel of experts is calling for action after taking a closer look at concussions in young athletes.
Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown won't play against No. 9 Clemson on Saturday because of the lasting effects of a concussion.
Alright, let me get this straight, medical folks have done lots of research and now they think that if football players who get hit in the head a lot they could have head injuries?
Thousands laced up their running shoes Saturday for the 13th annual Baltimore Running Festival! And everything you need to know about concussions.
Dan Flynn joined Ed and Steve this to talk about CTE in NFL players and the agendas associated with the issue.
With concussions and sports-related head injuries in news, US Lacrosse--based here in Baltimore--is taking a major step to put safety first in youth sports.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
The CIAA Tournament is expected to generate more than $30 million for the area.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
A jury has found Daaon Spears not guilty of murdering Deanta Dorsey.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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