What does the science say about the grass vs. turf debate in sports?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON - AP Medical Writer
Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf?The question is important…
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Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with a…
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Griner waved to fans who applauded her as she walked onto the court, embraced…
Henri ‘Pocket Rocket’ Richard, 11-time winner of Stanley Cup, diagnosed…
By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer
Henri Richard’s family says the late Hockey Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic…
Teenager walks at brain injury event weeks after getting shot in head for knocking on…
Ralph Yarl — a Black teenager who was shot in the head and arm last month after mistakenly ringing the wrong doorbell — walked at a brain injury awareness event…
2 horses die from injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing total to 12 at home of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of…
US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE
By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer
English soccer star Jimmy Fryatt was known for his ability to head the ball, and the proof of his prowess may be in…
Rockies’ Feltner released from hospital after skull fracture, concussion from…
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado pitcher Ryan Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick…
Colorado’s Feltner has skull fracture, concussion from line drive
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado pitcher Ryan Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick…
Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason
By TERESA M. WALKER - AP Sports Writer
Anthony Davis scared Los Angeles Lakers fans by grabbing at his right shoulder and saying he couldn't move his…
Former NFL star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE
By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Irv Cross was a man of faith and devout fan of football who could no longer in his final years…