Number Of Schools Turning To Flag Football For Young Players
A youth football leagues are finding another way to teach the fundamentals of football - by turning to flag football.
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A youth football leagues are finding another way to teach the fundamentals of football - by turning to flag football.
The CDC has released new guidelines regarding children suffering concussions.
Fear of concussions and their long-term impact drove an Upper St. Clair to wage a legal battle to stop his own son from playing football.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a hit in training camp Tuesday that has him being evaluated for a concussion.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
Fear that his son will suffer permanent brain damage and diminished mental capacity, a father is going to extraordinary lengths to the keep his son from playing football.
The family of Pittsburgh Steelers' legend Mike Webster is fighting to be included in the NFL's billion dollar concussion settlement, even though he was the first player to be diagnosed with the brain disease CTE.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy says he will donate his brain to research after he dies so it can be studied for signs of traumatic injury.
Spinal cord contusions are a serious injury. Inflammation and bruising to the spinal cord can be a devastating problem for function.
Rob Gronkowski should miss the much-anticipated, Mike-Tomlin-is-already-looking-ahead-to-it matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots on Dec. 17.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
An even greater tool at diagnosing concussions is in the works thanks to Dr. Bennett Omalu.
Sidney Crosby joined his team at practice Monday morning, with no limits, for the first time since he was diagnosed with a concussion.
Coming off another big performance, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger joined "The Cook and Poni Show" for the weekly "#1 Cochran Ben Roethlisberger Show" in which he talked about the offense continuing its hot streak.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their season on Thursday, but they might have to do it without their captain.
Is it an ankle injury or headaches stemming from concussions that have held out Ladarius Green?
Despite greater awareness in recent years about concussions, there's still a lot of work to be done in preventing them.
It's good that Marc-Andre Fleury practiced in Cranberry on Monday, but Colin Dunlap is still really worried.
Concern over concussions has led to a change in the rules for young soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
The area's largest youth soccer organization has banned headers for players under the age of 11.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
With the NFL admitting the link between playing football and degenerative brain diseases, Steelers Hall of Famer Mike Webster's son, Garrett Webster, joined The Starkey and Mueller Show to discuss this latest news.
The wife of former Steelers offensive tackle Justin Strzelczyk is warning others about the effects of CTE.
Just a few years removed from playing NFL football, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El says he wishes he would have never played.
There's official word now on the status of Antonio Brown for this weekend's game against the Denver Broncos.
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.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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 annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The old seats from Three Rivers Stadium have been used in Washington County, and now, fans can buy a piece of history.
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."
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.
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!
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County earlier this year, authorities said. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
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.
