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NC State's McCall opens up about decision to retire from football

Oct 30, 2024

NC State QB McCall retires from football after series of head injuries

Oct 24, 2024

Wake County school board looks to add wrestling to concussion protocol

The current concussion and head injury protocol includes only football.

Feb 17

Fall sports mean an uptick in injuries -- what to do now, doctors say

Sep 2, 2023

McConnell will return to Senate Monday after fall

Apr 13, 2023

Mitch McConnell released from physical therapy rehab after fall

Mar 25, 2023

CA assemblymember proposes tackle football ban for kids under 12

Feb 17, 2023

NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol

Oct 8, 2022

Injured Little Leaguer's CAT scan results 'normal' after second fall

Aug 22, 2022

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Fall sports means an uptick in injuries--Doctors say now is the time for baseline testing

Sep 1, 2023

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First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved

Apr 13, 2023

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Raleigh doc's concussion protocols help teens get back in the game more quickly

Feb 17, 2021

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Orange County school board talks concussions

Oct 24, 2017

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Orange High School players remains in coma

Oct 23, 2017

Latest Stories

Former NFL player accused of killing 6 people in South Carolina had CTE, doctors say

CTE is a degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma and concussions and has been shown to cause a range of symptoms, including violent mood swings and memory loss.

Dec 14, 2021

From Q30 Innovations, LLC via CNN

FDA approves device to help protect athletes from traumatic brain injury

The C-shaped device, called the Q-Collar, works by clamping down on blood vessels in the neck.

Feb 27, 2021

Raleigh doctor's concussion protocols helping teens get back in the game more quickly

Dr. John Neidecker recently published a study linking new treatment protocols with drastically improved rates of recovery among teenage athletes with first-time sports-related concussions.

Feb 17, 2021

Smart helmet used by NC football players alerts sideline to impacts that may result in concussion

Safety is becoming a top priority for football players and coaches. Nowhere is that more clear than at a Charlotte-area high school where helmets are getting an upgrade.

May 17, 2019

Hurricanes activate Jordan Staal from injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated center Jordan Staal from injured reserve.

Feb 23, 2019