Efforts to protect NFL players from head injuries trickle down to high school
There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
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There are efforts to make the game of football safer, starting with the NFL.
The NFL has been working to improve the safety of players after former players have been diagnosed with neurological problems.
Experts at the University of Pittsburg released a first-of-its-kind study identifying the brutal dangers of slap fighting.
The Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh is working to learn more about CTE by studying people who've participated in high-concussion-risk sports, from recreation to the professional level.
The two edge rushers were placed into the protocol in the last two days.
Antwan Black was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit on Friday.
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
As the U.S. population ages, concussions are happening more often.
The players want strengthened protocol in order to avoid what happened to Dolphins' QB Tua Tagovailoa.
A court case in litigation for several years will finally head to a jury trial next week.
Hundreds of men whose medical tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias now qualify for awards.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up to offer a concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young local athletes.
A local man with ALS who lost his lawsuit against the NCAA has had his appeal rejected.
Steelers Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson is currently being evaluated for a possible concussion, and his return to today's game is questionable.
Sidney Crosby can add another award to his trophy case.
Neurologist Dr. Bruce Cotugno says when he saw the hit Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took, he knew it was serious.
A 10-year-old Michigan boy was charged with aggravated assault last week after another boy suffered a concussion during a schoolyard game similar to dodgeball.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are offering free concussion testing.
A claims administrator for the NFL concussion fund says it has paid out $485 million since its start in 2017.
A former football player at Cal U is suing the NCAA over claims the association didn't do enough to protect athletes from concussions.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.
Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker and known instigator Vontaze Burfict may be done with football.
Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge is on a quest to find answers for CTE.
A Fayette County man was arraigned Thursday morning on multiple felony counts of possessing child pornography.
Prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty against the man accused of shooting and killing McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski in 2023.
Pittsburgh's beloved bald eagles have hatched their first egg of the season.
A barge is stuck on a dam in Beaver Falls, prompting the closure of two bridges.
The old seats from Three Rivers Stadium have been used in Washington County, and now, fans can buy a piece of history.
A Fayette County man was arraigned Thursday morning on multiple felony counts of possessing child pornography.
Prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty against the man accused of shooting and killing McKeesport police officer Sean Sluganski in 2023.
Pittsburgh's beloved bald eagles have hatched their first egg of the season.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A barge is stuck on a dam in Beaver Falls, prompting the closure of two bridges.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
It's Thursday and that means Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back and he's giving David and Mikey the best events happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Elizbeth Langbell, a wine specialist with Fine Wine & Good Spirits joins Mikey and David to whip up some delicious summer cocktails.
Joining Heather and Mikey in the PTL Kitchen are Yovani Ramirez and Ming Yang from Let's Sushi in Wexford, and they're telling us all about their all you can eat sushi promotion!
If you're getting ready for Pirates season or the NFL draft, a brand-new entertainment destination is set to open on the North Shore. PTL's Daisy Jade got a first look at the Plaza at North Shore!
Mikey Hood and David Highfield begin Pittsburgh Today Live reacting to some amazing found footage of the Artemis II launch, they find out how much they know about one another, and much more!
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
The old seats from Three Rivers Stadium have been used in Washington County, and now, fans can buy a piece of history.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in Major League Baseball, is set to be called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
The Laurel Highlands School District board is bringing in outside counsel to review ongoing investigations after two teachers have been accused of having inappropriate relationships with students.
A Fayette County man was arraigned Thursday morning on multiple felony counts of possessing child pornography.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
It's Thursday and that means Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back and he's giving David and Mikey the best events happening in Pittsburgh this weekend!
Elizbeth Langbell, a wine specialist with Fine Wine & Good Spirits joins Mikey and David to whip up some delicious summer cocktails.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
