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 is now facing charges after police say he assaulted a juvenile at a Wilkinsburg park on Sunday evening.
Wyndham Clark endured booing all weekend at Shinnecock Hills for his actions at last year's U.S. Open. After clinching the win on Sunday, Clark said he's ready for his redemption tour.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
Hector Saballos Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bar, citing negligence and safety issues.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
The eaglets in the U.S. Steel nest are starting to fledge, with two of them recently taking their first flights above the Monongahela River.
A man is now facing charges after police say he assaulted a juvenile at a Wilkinsburg park on Sunday evening.
Wyndham Clark endured booing all weekend at Shinnecock Hills for his actions at last year's U.S. Open. After clinching the win on Sunday, Clark said he's ready for his redemption tour.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
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?
For families in the Gateway School District, Good Samaritan Valerie Warning has helped keep food on her neighbors' tables. Today, we celebrate her incredible story.
Chef Crystal from Giant Eagle shows us how to turn blueberries into a delicious cobbler.
The Andy Warhol Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration. Mikey gives us a preview of this birthday bash!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family heirlooms and treasures. This week, Dr. Lori takes us "round and round" with the value of these circular-shaped items.
Daisy Jade is kicking off her morning with some yoga, but she's on a farm, surrounded by livestock.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
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.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Wyndham Clark endured booing all weekend at Shinnecock Hills for his actions at last year's U.S. Open. After clinching the win on Sunday, Clark said he's ready for his redemption tour.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
President Trump is doubling down without proof on his claims that vandals are behind the problems at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
A man has died after his vehicle flipped over into a Pittsburgh-area creek, authorities said. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
A man is now facing charges after police say he assaulted a juvenile at a Wilkinsburg park on Sunday evening. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
For families in the Gateway School District, Good Samaritan Valerie Warning has helped keep food on her neighbors' tables. Today, we celebrate her incredible story.
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.
