Helmet
Rawlings' NRG Quantum Plus Football Helmet Gets Five Stars
Football may be in its off-season, but it's never too early to plan for next year. And with a new season comes new gear—including the best in protective helmets. In [...]
Tim Tebow's New Nike Jets T-Shirts Available Now
Ever since he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010, Tim Tebow-branded merchandise has been flying out the door. With his recent trade to the New York Jets, all [...]
Path to the Pros 2012: Dont'a Hightower
STACK followed dozens of the NFL’s top prospects as they hit the gym to get ready for the NFL Combine and beyond. In our Path to the Pros video series, [...]
Is the Easton E700 Helmet the Next Generation of Protection?
As concussions in the NHL have shown up in more headlines over the past few seasons, sport officials have desperately been searching for a helmet that offers a better combination [...]
Four Ways to Prevent Concussions
A concussion is a jarring of the brain caused by a blow or a fall, usually by a collision with a person or a hard surface. Concussions damage the brain. [...]
Four Simple Tips to Understand and Prevent Concussions
Concussions are among the most serious injuries an athlete can suffer. NHL superstart Sidney Crosby was sidelined for more than half a season, and former NFL QB Troy Aikman lost [...]
With Help from adidas, Michigan-Notre Dame Football to Play "Under The Lights"
Two football programs steeped in tradition will break long-established customs tomorrow, and in more ways than one. On Saturday, Sept. 10, the University of Michigan versus Notre Dame, a rivalry [...]
Top Gear for the Lax Field
Man up and attack the competition with sure-fire sticks, shoes and equipment for the lax field. Cleats 1. Nike Air Zoom Huarache II, $85, nike.com 2. Under Armour Throttle, $80, [...]
Should Women Lacrosse Players Wear Helmets?
Increased public awareness of concussions and their effects—from the NFL to youth leagues—makes it easy to understand the argument for requiring helmets, even in a sport like women’s lacrosse. But [...]
Avoid Helmet-to-Helmet Hits With Proper Tackling
This past weekend's football action frighteningly highlighted the growing epidemic of helmet-to-helmet hits and the nasty injuries that result. At some point on Sunday, more than a half-dozen NFL players, [...]