NFL Reports Alarming Spike In Concussions During 2015 Season
The league issued its concussion data for the year on Friday, a little more than a week before the Super Bowl, but did not release any data about total injuries.
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The league issued its concussion data for the year on Friday, a little more than a week before the Super Bowl, but did not release any data about total injuries.
The county is circulating a "safer sports" handbook for dealing with concussions -- spotting them quickly and avoiding full-contact workouts when possible.
Omalu neither discovered the disease nor named it, according to scientific journals and brain researchers who were interviewed by The Associated Press.
It is one of the NFL's flag-raiser photos, one of several Iwo Jima's that stand right up there with a kneeling Y.A. Tittle bleeding from his bald head in the end zone.
Oyster Bay, Long Island has begun use of football players with electronic sensors to help prevent head injuries.
Oyster Bay is the first school district on Long Island to equip its high school football players with electronic sensors designed to help prevent serious head injuries.
Standing in front of the football field at Garfield High School, officials from the CDC and Rep. Bill Pascrell discussed the new report on Tuesday.
Football is simply supposed to be a source of entertainment for us. We fans never signed up for this expecting to grapple with such weighty life questions.
How safe is football? Should you let your kids play? The NFL is out to educate the gatekeepers of the family, mothers.
The Giants did Peyton Hillis a big favor when they cut him. They gave him a chance to preserve his brain by taking away the one incentive -- dollars -- that keeps players coming back.
Giants punter Steve Weatherford, along with former NFL wide receiver Sidney Rice, will donate his brain for scientific research after he passes away.
When preseason games, plus preseason and regular-season practices, are included, the 202 concussions this season declined 12 percent from 2013, and 23 percent from 2012.
What City Councilman Stephen Levin of Brooklyn is proposing is requiring a doctor at every youth football game, and a doctor or athletic trainer at any practice involving tackling.
The SpeedFlex helmet from Riddell burst onto the scene in 2014. Its safety features and unique design were a big hit among the initial players that made the switch.
Concussions continue to be a huge topic of conversation in sports, particularly as it pertains to football.
Rep. Bill Pascrell, co-founder of the congressional Brain Injury Task Force said he also wants the league's commissioner to establish penalties for violating concussion protocols.
The NFL estimates that nearly three in 10 former players will develop debilitating brain conditions, and that they will be stricken earlier and twice as often as the general population.
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.
College sports' governing body also agreed to implement a single return-to-play policy spelling out how all teams must treat players who received head blows.
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.
The settlement, negotiated over several months, is designed to last at least 65 years and cover retired players who develop Lou Gehrig's disease, dementia or other neurological problems.
Among the high-profile names that have sued the NFL in recent months, the one reported on Monday night really stands out.
"We want our kids participating in sports," Obama said. "As parents, though, we want to keep them safe and that means we have to have better information."
Namath understands why more parents these days are reluctant to let their children play football. "I can't blame them. I can't blame them," he told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Jets legend Joe Namath says he's "improved" after going through "some things medically" that could be tied to concussions suffered during his playing days.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Prediction markets are exploding in popularity, but not everyone is happy about it. On Tuesday, Arizona's attorney general charged the prediction market Kalshi with running an illegal gambling operation. Jo Ling Kent has the story.
The Senate has begun a marathon debate session over an elections bill dubbed the SAVE America Act. President Trump has been pushing for the legislation, claiming it's needed to prevent cheating, but Democrats argue it's really about voter suppression. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mets fans, we hope you're hungry. Citi Field just showed off its menu additions for the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us what's new.
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