Over the past decade, an emerging body of medical research has shown that playing football can increase the risk of brain injury, and youth football participation has declined significantly. But at ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For the first time ever, the top safety agency in sports is weighing in on what will keep kids below the high school level safe when playing football. It’s the answer a lot ...

Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

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FORTVILLE, Ind. — Football season is underway at every level — from the NFL down to youth leagues — and player safety remains a top concern for parents, coaches, and medical professionals. In ...

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California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) introduced a bill that aims to prevent youth football leagues from prohibiting players from wearing padded helmets add-ons, similar to the ones ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last year when he voted to ...