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.
A man from Jeannette was arrested after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
A water line break at a Pittsburgh Public Schools location forced an early dismissal for students on Wednesday.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Five lucky winners will get two VIP tickets to the Rivers Casino Bridal Luncheon featuring Randy Fenoli, star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress."
Wednesday will be the seventh consecutive day in the Pittsburgh area with no measurable rain.
A man from Jeannette was arrested after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
A water line break at a Pittsburgh Public Schools location forced an early dismissal for students on Wednesday.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Wednesday will be the seventh consecutive day in the Pittsburgh area with no measurable rain.
Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Gadgets that can think, see, translate, track and outperform. Verizon tech expert Jeff Kew is here with the newest wave of tech that's on the market right now.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori has chosen three items from our viewers. Today's theme: play with clay.
A superfan who wrote a mystery novel about the Golden Girls clues us in to what the girls are up to today. Author Rachel Ekstrom Courage tells us how she turned America's favorite late-night cheesecake lovers into crime-solvers.
Taste it Tuesday: Heather and David try out some new summer safari flavors. Why Cinderlands beer is looking wild, thanks to the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Financial conversations are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about communication, trust and learning how not to panic when someone says "we need to talk." Joining us today is Lisa Florian, the president and CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, to help us navigate the emotional side of money.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.
Linebacker Nick Herbig says he wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rape a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail this week.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
It won't be east, but with tickets bearing fines coming starting on Friday, now might be the time to consider a change.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Parents and business owners weighed in on a proposal to require 18 weeks of paid parental leave for Allegheny County workers.
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.
