concussions

Myles Garrett could be suspended for his violent outburst, when he ripped off Steelers' Mason Rudolph’s helmet and clubbed him on the head during Cleveland’s 21-7 win.

Brett Favre, who has become an advocate for concussion research says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.

On the contentious issue of concussions, the NFL has relented on a once-steadfast stance. Yes, the league acknowledged publicly for the first time, there is a connection between football and the devastating brain disease known as CTE. The NFL backed Tuesday the comments made at a congressional panel by Jeff Miller, the league's senior vice president for health and safety, that his surprising words

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State will have All-Star Klay Thompson available for the opening game of the NBA Finals Thursday night against Cleveland. Thompson has been cleared to return after recovering from a concussion he sustained when he was kneed in the head during the clinching game of the Western Conference final against Houston on Tuesday...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years with a 104-90 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night...

Yakima's Memorial Hospital is teaming up with several local school districts to supply them with athletic trainers.