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Rust helps Penguins beat Canucks 5-4 to snap three-game skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Wednesday night. Blake Lizotte scored after missing five games with a concussion, while Kevin Hayes had a power-play goal and Rickard Rakell also scored for...
Hurricanes goaltender Kochetkov is in concussion protocol after weekend on-ice collision
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in the concussion protocol, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Monday. Kochetkov was knocked from Saturday's game against Columbus after a collision with teammate Sean Walker. Brind'Amour didn't have an exact timeline...
Rangers' Filip Chytil does not have a concussion and is set to rejoin the team, AP source says
New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil does not have a concussion and is expected to rejoin the team in Calgary, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team did not disclose...
Islanders' Mike Reilly having heart procedure after concussion testing found preexisting condition
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a procedure to address a preexisting heart condition that was found during routine tests after being concussed earlier this month. General manager Lou Lamoriello said it was picked up through...
Alabama A&M player remains hospitalized after Oct. 26 head injury during game
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized after sustaining a head injury during a game. Burnett was still in the hospital on Tuesday, according to an Alabama A&M spokesman. The school hasn’t disclosed details of the injury...
NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuries
BOSTON (AP) — The NHLPA will form an advisory committee to help hockey players better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the damage that concussions can do to the brain. NHLPA president Marty Walsh said on Friday night that the CTE committee was unanimously approved at...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, his first start since being concussed in Week 2. The team designated Tagovailoa to return to practice on Monday...
NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race. The 16-time Funny Car champion announced Thursday that he will travel with his wife, Laurie, to the...
Tua Tagovailoa practices for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill couldn't hide his excitement catching the football from Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday for the first time in over a month. “I just had a big cheese on my face,” Hill said. “It just felt so good.” Tagovailoa practiced...
With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The blast shook the ground and its red flash of fire covered the doorway as U.S. special operations forces blew open a door during a recent training exercise. Moments later, in their next attempt, the boom was noticeably suppressed and the blaze a bit smaller,...
