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FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion

Sep. 18, 2024 05:36 AM EDT

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. “Concussion is a public health issue of concern at all levels of football, and many other sports, requiring greater...

Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion

Sep. 17, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins...

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

Sep. 16, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move first reported by NFL Network on...

Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa's latest concussion shows the NFL has come a long way: Analysis

Sep. 15, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The NFL has come a long way since the times when players brushed off concussions and stayed in the game or returned too soon. No more...

Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with another concussion. What we know and what happens next

Sep. 13, 2024 15:43 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is now dealing with the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, all of them coming in the last 24 months. And there are now questions about his future — both short-term and long-term. The Miami Dolphins quarterback...

Dolphins will bring in another quarterback, while Tagovailoa deals with concussion

Sep. 13, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, and coach Mike McDaniel insisted Friday that the only thing that should matter to him — or anyone — is Tagovailoa's health. For the...

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd diagnosed concussion of his career after hitting head on turf

Sep. 13, 2024 10:14 AM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career, leaving his team's game Thursday night against Buffalo after running into defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf. ...

Cook scores 3 TDs to help Bills rout Dolphins 31-10, Tagovailoa leaves with concussion

Sep. 13, 2024 00:27 AM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Buffalo fans cheered so loudly in Hard Rock Stadium that Bills coach Sean McDermott was asked if it was a home game. It wasn't. But Buffalo certainly gave fans who made the trip to South Florida plenty to celebrate Thursday night. James...

Hope for recovery emerges for a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury 2 years ago

Sep. 04, 2024 06:26 AM EDT

MODRYCHI, Ukraine (AP) — For two years, a devoted father has stayed by the side of his bedridden son, a Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe brain injury. Passing through hospitals and rehabilitation centers, the father finds joy in every small victory of his 36-year-old son: a smile, a new...

Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of 2 young players

Sep. 01, 2024 13:14 PM EDT

HEWETT, W.Va. (AP) — Ryan Craddock had seen his share of tragedy during two decades as a coal miner and firefighter. Then came the toughest heartbreak of all: his own. Craddock and his family are mourning the loss of his 13-year-old son, Cohen, who died from brain...