Safety

Anatomy and biomechanics raise questions about whether strictly enforcing the game's rules could increase the risk of injuries.
Chris Gorski, Editor
New study boosts the promise of one day being able to diagnose concussions quickly and easily on the sidelines.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Could using lighter-weight balls in practice be a safer way to speed up a pitcher's arm -- and the ball?
Marcus Woo, Contributor
A conversation with Kathleen Bachynski, the author of a new history of youth tackle football.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Panel of experts says there is not enough evidence to give solid recommendations on many youth sports safety issues.
Chris Gorski, Editor
The telltale tau proteins present in the disease known as CTE display distinctive features.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Paddleboarding is much more than just exercise.
Chris Gorski, Editor
New study suggests at least one in 10 NFL players could eventually develop the brain disease.
Chris Gorski, Editor
New safety rules pose challenges for players and officials.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Two small clinical studies show brain changes among young football players with a history of concussion and exposure to high-impact hits.
Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor
Scientific advances in the way doctors diagnose and treat concussions.
Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor
The goals of a major push for football helmet safety should bring improvements, but the overall results remain unpredictable.
Chris Gorski, Editor