PLAYER SAFETY

Jun 01 2025SPORTS

Hockey's Hidden Battle: A Friend's Mission to Honor Trent

In the world of hockey, tough guys are often celebrated. But what happens when the tough guy needs help? Trent Dorais, a former hockey enforcer, knew the answer. He wanted to use his love for the game to raise awareness about mental health. Sadly, Trent passed away before he could make his dream a reality. But his friend, Colton Sparrow, is stepping up to carry on Tr...

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May 20 2025SPORTS

Gridiron Pushback: The Fight to Keep the Tush Push Alive

The Philadelphia Eagles are making a strong case to keep the "tush push" play in the NFL. This play involves the quarterback taking a snap and diving forward, while teammates push him from behind, much like a rugby scrum. The Green Bay Packers want to ban this play, arguing it's about player safety and the pace of the game. The NFL owners were split down the...

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May 20 2025SPORTS

The Pushback on the Push

The Packers are making another attempt to ban the controversial "tush push" in football. This time, they're taking a broader approach. They want to stop all pushing of the runner, not just the specific move made famous by the Eagles. This isn't the first time the Packers have tried to tackle this issue. Back in 2005, they had a similar proposal, but it didn't go thro...

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May 19 2025SPORTS

WNBA Takes Action Against Racist Fan Behavior

The WNBA is currently looking into reports of hateful comments made by fans during a recent game. This incident took place during the season opener between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever. The league has not yet specified exactly when the comments were made or who they were directed at. However, a source familiar with the situation has revealed that the investi...

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

NFL's Goodell Eyes 18 Regular-Season Games

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is eager to expand the regular season further, aiming for 18 games. On Bloomberg TV, he noted that switching from 16 regular-season games with 4 preseason games to 17 regular-season games with 3 preseason games has been successful. The next logical step, he suggests, is to move to 18 regular-season games and 2 preseason games, keeping t...

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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

Coaching Tactic: Hit Him If He Doesn't Stay Out of Bounds

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a specific game plan for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. He advised his team to hit Williams if he didn't stay out of bounds. This strategy was discussed in a team meeting before the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown, a Lions wide receiver, shared details of the meeting on his podcast. Campbell showed clips of Williams' habit...

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Yankees Ban Fans, Give Tickets to Cancer Patient After Fan Interference

The New York Yankees decided to ban two enthusiastic fans, Austin Capobianco and John Peter, from attending Game 5 of the World Series. The ban came after they snatched the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during a pop-out in Game 4. Instead of those fans, the team chose to give the tickets to a pediatric cancer patient and their family, according to MLB. com's Bryan Ho...

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Sep 16 2024SPORTS

Soft-Shell Helmet Covers: A Promising Solution or a False Sense of Security?

The recent deaths of three young football players have sparked a fresh wave of concern about the safety of the sport. One proposed solution to this problem is the use of soft-shell helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps. But do these covers really make a difference, or are they just a false sense of security? At first glance, the idea of adding extra padding to a foot...

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

Will Tua Tagovailoa Hang Up His Cleats for Good?

The recent concussion suffered by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has left many wondering if it's time for him to retire. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce thinks so, saying he'd advise Tagovailoa to step away from the game. But is it really worth it? Tagovailoa has a history of concussions, and it's not hard to understand why Pierce would be con...

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