Wild's Bouchard Slowly Returning From Vicious Concussion
The Wild don't have many questions about their roster. They do have hope about one spot.
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The Wild don't have many questions about their roster. They do have hope about one spot.
While the Minnesota Vikings wait to see how star receiver Percy Harvin's sprained left ankle responds in practice this week, they did receive some good news on the health of tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith.
The Minnesota Vikings have two key starters who must pass post-concussion tests before they can be cleared for action, tight end Kyle Rudolph and strong safety Harrison Smith.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler says he is not sure if he will play this week against the Minnesota Vikings after missing Monday's loss at San Francisco because of a concussion.
The number of concussions in youth football has been declining in recent years; concussion concerns are a big part of that.
For the first time, solid numbers are being collected in Minnesota on how concussions really affect high school athletes.
There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from a mild concussion.
Concussions and head injures have become such a concern for some parents that they are encouraging their kids not to try out for football.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson is closer to returning from the concussion that has kept him out of the last two games.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson has missed his second straight day of practice because of a concussion.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook and tight end Kyle Rudolph are recovering from concussions.
Concussions from playing football have become a growing concern at all levels of play, but especially in younger players. Kids can join tackle football leagues as early as in the third grade.
Concussions is a hot topic today in the NFL. Former quarterback Joe Theismann is well aware of this, and well aware of the risks inherent in suiting up for the game.
The Minnesota Twins say first baseman Chris Parmelee "is doing well" a day after he was hit in the head by a pitch from Boston's Justin Thomas. A Twins spokesman says Parmelee was examined again by team doctors on Thursday and showed no signs of a concussion. He is listed as day to day.
Clean-shaven Timberwolves star Kevin Love says he's feeling better after his concussion but is still unsure about playing in Minnesota's next game.
He says he's feeling better, but Timberwolves star forward Kevin Love says he doesn't know if he'll play again this season.
Kevin Love has finally turned a corner in his recovery from a recent concussion, and the Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star says he's ready to take the necessary tests to return to the court.
Minnesota forward Kevin Love was not with the team for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers because of a concussion and a neck strain.
Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love has been cleared to return to Minnesota, but it is uncertain when his concussion will allow him to return to the court.
When you think of sports injuries, you probably think high intensity, contact sports like hockey and football. However, in southern Minnesota, softball coaches are trying to highlight the risk of the game – and push for more protective gear.
Each year, dozens of high school athletes are forced to drop out of their favorite sport due to a concussion. Now there's a new concussion support group that's helping young athletes.
Justin Morneau is healthy and ready to go for the Minnesota Twins. But he knows there are no guarantees that the concussion issues of the last two seasons are over.
Denard Span has reported to Minnesota Twins spring training, and the center fielder is ready to see how he feels coming off a year of concussion problems.
Fred McNeill played linebacker for the Vikings in two Super Bowls. Ultimately, the violent game that pro football is has taken its toll on McNeill.
A Twin Cities researcher is getting federal funding to study concussions.
