Benching The Trend: Under Armour Joins NFL Push To Sideline Head Injuries
Tackling helmet head injuries. That's what the NFL, appliance maker GE and Maryland's sportswear company Under Armour are teaming up to do.
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Tackling helmet head injuries. That's what the NFL, appliance maker GE and Maryland's sportswear company Under Armour are teaming up to do.
The NFL will lay out three-quarter of a billion dollars to settle with thousands of former football players over concussion-related injuries.
The parents of a Frostburg State University football player who died after a second concussion accused coaches at the Maryland school of conducting "gladiatorial" high-speed drills that caused players to suffer repeated blows to the head.
Major changes are coming to high school sports in Maryland as education leaders aim to curb concussions in sports.
An alarming study about teenage athletes. It turns out young players are not taking head injuries very seriously.
Former pro-football players are a step closer to going to court against the NFL. A federal judge will soon decide whether their lawsuit over concussion-related brain injuries can move forward.
Former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joined Vinny and Rob live from Superbowl 47's Radio Row. Salisbury does a lot of work with promoting safety and concussion awareness in the game of football.
Former NFL ref Red Cashion joined the Norris & Davis Show to discuss his days in the league and his observations on how to keep players safe.
A Frostburg State University football player who suffered a fatal concussion last year is getting some permanent recognition at his Germantown high school.
Former NFL players may have a higher risk of dying from diseases that damage brain cells.
The NFL is accused of negligence and failing to inform players of the link between repeated traumatic head impacts and long-term brain injuries, including early onset of Alzheimer's, dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The NFL's rulings on "bounty gate" shows that the league has all the say. Even if the appeals process seems a bit unseemly, there should be some balance and fairness.
Former NFL Quarterback and Hall of Famer Warren Moon joined The Haynie and Zinno show to talk player safety and concussion prevention.
Soon after a concussion interrupted his baseball career, Brian Roberts was more concerned with simply living a normal life than returning to the game he loves.
Thousands of football players team up against the National Football League (NFL). They say the League hid the dangers of brain injuries on the field. Now, some are paying with their lives.
The Orioles seem to just love playing in Beantown in 2012. The O's have won all five games at Fenway this season. Brian Matusz will take the mound Thursday to try and make it six in row.
Former NFL lineman Ross Tucker joins The Vinny and Rob Show.
This is yet another move by the league to give the illusion of player safety along a focus on "the children". I say give me a break.
Mike Florio called into The Norris and Davis show to talk about the recent lawsuit between the NFL and the NFLPA, concussions, and the Ray Rice contract situation.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Former NFL Linebacker, George Koonce, called into The Norris and Davis show to talk about his difficult transition from the NFL and what could be done to help other players with that transition.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has not played in a Major League game since May 16, 2011. So after missing more than a year with concussions, his manager says he might just be back on the field in the near future.
Derrick Mason, former Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver, called into The Norris and Davis Show to talk about the Ravens' acquisition of Wide Receiver Jacoby Jones, concussions, and his wish to retire as a Baltimore Raven.
Bruce Laird continues his fight for former NFL players!
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The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
Travelers are packing Maryland's roads, rails and skies once again, returning home from their holiday destinations before the new year.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and sudden drop in temperature.
Travelers are packing Maryland's roads, rails and skies once again, returning home from their holiday destinations before the new year.
If you're looking for free activities to help kids beat the winter break slump, Baltimore County Public Library has dozens of events, including a special New Year's celebration.
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously injured after they were struck by a car on the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.
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.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Sunday forecast and update on two First Alert Weather Days next week.
Wintry mix tapers off in Maryland Saturday morning
Wintry mix lasts through Friday evening in Maryland
Wintry mix continues in Maryland into Friday evening
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
U.S. Park Police officer struck by car in Maryland
Maryland travelers return from holiday destinations
WJZ Sunday Morning Weather Update
The officer was seriously hurt while investigating a disabled vehicle in Prince George's County, a U.S. Department of the Interior official said.