Pens Star Evgeni Malkin Returns To The Ice
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin reportedly got back on the ice today, skating for some 30 minutes, according to the team.
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Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin reportedly got back on the ice today, skating for some 30 minutes, according to the team.
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.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani caught up with former NFL quarterback Jim McMahon.
PITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin wasn't trying to invent a catchphrase, just something his players would remember when getting into the murky waters of what is and what isn't a legal - not to mention safe - hit.
Sidney Crosby's Trainer Andy O'Brien joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the workouts he's been putting Sid through right now, and how his concussions symptoms are coming along.
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.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to neurologist Dr Joseph Maroon about the continuing discussion about kids and concussions.
The announcement many Pittsburgh Penguins fans have been anticipating for a couple of weeks was made on Tuesday.
Sidney Crosby will not be in the lineup when the Pittsburgh Penguins look to extend their winning streak to nine games Sunday afternoon.
In the midst of a six-game winning streak, it's hard to imagine how things could get better for the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, after the team's practice Tuesday morning their captain made a big announcement.
The Post-Gazette's "Empty Netters" blogger, Seth Rorabaugh joined the Fan Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about the Penguins' stretch-run.
(93-7 The FAN) — Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that defenseman Kris Letang is suffering symptoms from a hit delivered by Dallas forward Eric Nystrom.
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.
