Fans Hope Malkin Recovers Quickly From Concussion
First it was Sidney Crosby, now it's Evgeni Malkin. The Pens' star is out with a concussion, after he went into the boards hard during Friday night's game.
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First it was Sidney Crosby, now it's Evgeni Malkin. The Pens' star is out with a concussion, after he went into the boards hard during Friday night's game.
As fate would have it, the Penguins are dealing with another concussion being suffered by a star player. Evgeni Malkin suffered one after a violent back-first collision into the endboards against the Florida Panthers on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to dealing with concussions suffered by star players. Now, they may have to again.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Although they did squander another fourth-quarter lead, the top-ranked pass defense in the NFL, minus two of its key players, contained Matt Cassel to key a 16-13 overtime win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field Monday night.
High school playoff football is kicking off in towns all over Southwestern Pennsylvania. But some people envision a day when youth football will be only a shadow of what it used to be.
Preventing concussions has become a huge topic in the sports world. Doctors, researchers, and many other professionals are constantly looking for ways to stop the high number of head injuries.
"Head Games," a revealing documentary about the silent concussion crisis in American sports, has its Pittsburgh debut tonight at the Harris Theater. With that in mind, its director, Steve James, joined The Fan Morning Show to chat about the film.
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Dr. Gerald Pifer was joined in the studio on NewsRadio1020 KDKA today by Dr. Jennifer Hoist and Dr. Stasia Miaskiewicz from Allegheny General Hospital.
Concussion was the topic of a meeting of more than 100 educators. Teachers, coaches, trainers and administrators are learning about the new state law that takes effect July 1st. The law says student athletes cannot play if they have concussion symptoms.
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The Post-Gazette's "Empty Netters" blogger, Seth Rorabaugh joined the Fan Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about the Penguins' stretch-run.
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For the first time ever, researchers are examining concussion prognoses using data from ImPACT, a computer test that measures the severity of a concussion. The test was developed at UPMC.
Pittsburgh Penguins' winger Arron Asham called in to Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
As head injuries have reached epidemic proportions in the NHL, it's become just as big of a problem in youth hockey.
In January of 2011, Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby suffered two hits in five days, keeping him out of the team's lineup for the next 14 months and counting.
(93-7 The FAN) — Penguins forward Arron Asham says he close to returning from a concussion and hopes he can get back in the lineup this weekend.
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Several organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring at the Econo Lodge in Columbus, officials said.
Anson Crandall, an 18-year-old St. Francis de Sales School student, is being remembered as a "talented visual artist," leaders said.
PJM Interconnection, the regional power grid operator for Pennsylvania and 12 other states, is set to release new information on rates on Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is celebrating 10 years of its MY Work program.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
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Monday was the first workday during the highly anticipated Commercial Street Bridge replacement project.
Several organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring at the Econo Lodge in Columbus, officials said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
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A major healthcare merger is now official.
There are more ways than ever to turn your library card into a passport for summer fun. Carrie Lane from the Allegheny County Library Association shows us everything you can unlock at your local library.
Bringing your favorite stories to life, artistic director Justin Fortunato gives a breakdown of the newest show lineup, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Chef Doug Heilman is putting a sweet citrus twist on tiramisu with limoncello!
This low parasol centerpiece is a great way to step up your picnic game. Here’s how you can make it.
Party planning expert Shari Zatman takes us outside to help us turn an ordinary day out into an extraordinary experience.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
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Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
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Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Esmerlyn Valdez helped rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
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Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
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It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Several rescue organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
The U.S. military completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday, shortly after President Trump vowed to hit Iran hard.
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Maine fatally shot a man in his car on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security said, marking the second time in a week that ICE officers have used deadly force in the U.S.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
