NFL, NFLPA approve helmet designed to cut back QB concussions

The primary quarterback-specific helmet designed to assist scale back concussions has been accredited to be used by the NFL and NFLPA, the Related Press has realized. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league knowledge says account for roughly half of quarterback concussions, together with the one suffered by Miami’s Tua … Read more

NBA to cut back bills, restrict hiring on account of financial system, per memo

10:13 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN The NBA despatched a memo to its league workplace employees on Tuesday, instructing them to cut back bills and restrict hiring for the rest of the fiscal 12 months on account of financial constraints, sources confirmed to ESPN. “Like different companies within the US and globally, the league workplace isn’t … Read more

World Rugby adopts new laws to reduce injury

A new World Rugby welfare program, announced in July 2021, promised a review of the game’s laws. Five laws that are intended to improve the welfare of players have been adopted following successful trials. The World Rugby Council voted in favor of adding 50:22, goalline drops-out, prebound pods for players, penalising lower limb clearouts, and … Read more

Baltimore Ravens Offseason Conditioning Program to Reduce Injuries

OWINGS MILLS Md. — The Baltimore RavensAfter an injury-filled season, many are already making changes. The warm-ups have been shorter and the reps are fewer for the players. This week’s team’s offseason conditioning program has begun. Ravens just finished a season in the which 25 players were on injured reserve. Pro Bowl fullback: “I believe … Read more

NFL and NFLPA have mandated the use of a Guardian Cap helmet in training camp to help reduce head contact.

PALM BEACH FLA. — The NFL Players Association and NFL Players Association have made it mandatory to use Guardian Cap helmets for certain positions in training camp, when head contact and concussions can often rise. Officials said Tuesday. The resolution was passed during the annual NFL meetings’ morning session. It will require that offensive and … Read more

Sources say MLB wants to be able to reduce the size of its Domestic Reserve List in its latest labor offer to players’ union

8:28 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB InsiderAuthor of “The Arm”: Inside the Billion Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports Sources familiar with the proposal said that Major League Baseball requested the ability to eliminate hundreds more minor league playing jobs in its latest labor offering to the MLB Players Association. … Read more