Parents of young athletes need to be warned that some sports equipment manufacturers are trying to capitalize on concussion fears with claims that their gear can prevent the head injuries, the director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska said during a recent interview.
High School Coaches Worry Rule Changes in Football Could Take Away from Game
Some local high school officials who look at changes in the way football is played and in the way players are monitored see costs to fans.
Wage Gap Map | State of Maryland Women
Nationally women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by men
Mills, Environmentalists Debate Energy Subsidies For Black Liquor
Environmentalists will seek to free up state funds for renewable energy resources by excluding “black liquor” from the list of renewable energy sources eligible for state subsidies, after an effort to do so failed this year.
D.C. Drivers Fuel Ridesharing Competition With Creativity
The giant stuffed pink moustache affixed to the front of Elizabeth Croydon’s silver Mazda Tribute isn’t just for decoration. It means she’s a driver for Lyft, one of the half-dozen ridesharing companies competing for passengers in Washington, D.C.
Should Headers Come Out of Youth Soccer?
Capital News Service went to a Prince George’s County, Md., soccer field to interview parents of young athletes and their coach on whether or not concussions are a worry — and if they think the game rules should be changed.
Concussion Rates High in Young Girl Soccer Players, Yet Awareness Lags
A recent study found the majority of young girl soccer players go undiagnosed for concussions and continue to play with symptoms.
Anne Arundel Co. Athletics Head: More Thought Needed on Schools’ Concussion Plan
Although the Anne Arundel County Board of Education this year adopted a policy to educate parents, athletes and coaches about concussions, the school system’s athletics coordinator said more needs to be done to ensure the safety of players.
Olympic Champion Devotes Herself to Concussion Awareness
Briana Scurry, a two-time Olympian, has found a new focus for her life. After a debilitating concussion four years ago took her permanently off the professional soccer playing field, she’s now attracting attention for her work to increase traumatic brain injury awareness.