Can newly appointed starter Kirk Cousins lead the Washington professional football team to a successful season? Statistics show there may be hope for Washington fans.
Panel Tackles the Question of Whether Washington’s NFL Team Name Should Stay or Go
The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland tackled a proposed controversial name change for Washington’s NFL team.
Protecting Their Young: Youth Football Leagues Take Steps Toward a Safer Game
The guidelines are part of increased efforts in youth football to improve safety and better protect players from head injuries in the wake of publicity over NFL players who suffered degenerative brain disease after years of playing the collision sport.
Ravens’ Independent Neurologist Represents a Changing NFL
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield, concussion expert and the independent neurological consultant for the Baltimore Ravens, has seen a change in NFL players’ attitudes.
Thousands of Maryland High School Student-Athletes Get Concussion Test
This fall, 10,250 student-athletes have had baseline concussion testing in Montgomery County, continuing a trend of school systems in Maryland taking youth concussions more seriously.
LGBT Athletes Often Overlooked at High School Level
Maryland high schools and policymakers are trying to learn more about LGBT athletes to create a safer environment for them and students of all sexual orientations.