Concussions
HealthWatch: New Sports Guidelines Suggest Individualized Concussion Care
The American Academy of Neurology said athletes shouldn’t resume playing until they’ve been fully evaluated and cleared by a doctor or other professional with concussion expertise.
Daily Madden: Tim Brown’s ‘Weird’ Super Bowl Allegations
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown is claiming former coach Bill Callahan sabotaged Oakland’s chances of winning the Super Bowl ten years ago by making late changes in the game […]
HealthWatch: Study Links Concussions To Permanent Brain Damage
In the biggest study of its kind, researchers at Boston University analyzed the brains of deceased athletes and veterans (all of who had history of repeated head trauma), and found more than 80 percent had signs of CTE, or Traumatic Brain Encephalopathy.
Daily Madden: Jahvid Best Honored For His Battle With Concussions
Former Cal star and Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best was honored Tuesday with the NFL’s Ed Block Courage award for his “steadfast dedication and determination” in trying to return to the field after suffering two more concussions last season. Best hasn’t played since game six last year, and is sidelined through this season.
Daily Madden: RG3 Needs To Learn To Protect Himself
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III was cleared for practice this week after suffering a concussion in Sunday’s loss to the Falcons. He left the game after he was hit hard when running with the ball near the sideline.
SF 49ers Co-Owner Lauds New Technology Aimed At Limiting Concussions
Speaking at the Commonwealth Club, Dr. John York said the league hopes to have new technology in place by the beginning of next year.
Group Launches Statewide Effort To Prevent Head Injuries Among Young Athletes
This comes as high school football season is getting set to begin in and around the Bay Area.
Daily Madden: Challenges For New Raiders Coach
The Oakland Raiders have hired 39-year-old Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their new head coach. Allen is the Raiders sixth head coach in the last ten years.
GameDay: NFL Injuries
Earlier this week several former NFL players filed a lawsuit against the league over brain injuries that they say left them struggling with medical problems years after their playing days ended.
Daily Madden: Is Alex Smith A Pro-Bowler?
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Alex Smith, the sixth-rated quarterback in the conference, should be one of the three NFC Pro Bowl QBs.
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