Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds | Concussion in sport
A large new study finds that concussions in amateur sports are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sports may have a “protective” effect on the brain. The surprising results, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, are based on an analysis of the lifetime concussion histories […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo has undergone concussion testing amid slump
As Brandon Nimmo and the Mets search for the reason behind his extended hitting slump, Carlos Mendoza has looked to a troubling similarity to Anthony Rizzo’s last season with the Yankees in an attempt to rule out the possibility of a head injury for the struggling outfielder. Nimmo noted Friday that the slump has “essentially […]
Orioles’ Jorge Mateo in concussion protocol after being hit in helmet by teammate’s bat
Orioles second baseman Jorge Mateo is undergoing a concussion test after being struck in the back of his helmet by teammate Cedric Mullins’ bat. As the two were preparing for the bottom of the fourth inning in the on-deck circle, Mullins’ back fell on his teammate’s head as Mateo bent down to pick up some […]
‘Culture of violence’: 2-against-1 beatdown in HS restroom allegedly leaves victim knocked out, hospitalized with concussion
Late last month, a two-on-one fight in the bathroom of a Wheaton, Illinois, high school left the victim unconscious, convulsing and hospitalized with a concussion. Parents are calling for solutions to what they call a “culture of violence.” “On campus. What is your background? Cellphone video shows underage students in a bathroom at Wheaton Warrenville […]
Leicestershire end Will Pucovski deal after another concussion | Cricket
Leicestershire have terminated their contract with Will Pucovski after the Australian batsman suffered another concussion. The 26-year-old was due to play for the Foxes in the first five rounds of the County Championship, but instead focused on recovering from a helmet blow he suffered during Victoria’s Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania earlier this month. I […]
LSU’s Last-Tear Poa stretchered off with concussion in scary scene
GREENVILLE, S.C. — LSU announced guard Rust Tia Poa was diagnosed with a concussion and was scheduled to be released from the hospital. She hit her head on the floor late in the game, which the Tigers won 75-67, and was taken for examination. game against Mississippi in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Saturday night. […]
Anthony Rizzo is over concussion, ready to protect Aaron Judge
TAMPA — Anthony Rizzo doesn’t drink much coffee, but if you do, you can imagine how he felt last year. Through the first two months of the season, the veteran first baseman was the Yankees’ most consistent hitter. He then played without a concussion, which significantly reduced his productivity, until he played in his final […]
Rangers’ Filip Chytil shares update in suspected concussion saga
Read what experts think about the Blueshirts Subscribe to Inside the Rangers with Larry Brooks, a weekly exclusive on Sports+. Filip Chytil saga is exhausting for everyone. The 24-year-old Rangers center suffered a concussion on November 2nd and has had difficulty recovering since then, raising concerns about his safety. After several weeks of rehab in […]
UFC star Bryce Mitchell enters 6-month, self-imposed ‘concussion protocol’ after brutal knockout
UFC star Bryce Mitchell will not participate in contact training for the next several months as he continues to recover from a devastating knockout. Mitchell suffered a brutal knockout loss to Josh Emmett on December 12th. The knockout became a hot topic on the internet, due in part to the brutality of Emmett's right hand. […]