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Learn From Brian Roberts' Self-Inflicted Concussion
As noted by my esteemed colleague Andy (Concussion Awareness Takes The Stage in Congress), contact does not have to be forceful or violent—e.g., a helmet-to-helmet collision or a blindside hit—to [...]
Defend Your Mouth
In STACK’s discussions with pro athletes about training gear, one item is frequently left out of the conversation—although a majority of pro athletes use it every day. It’s not cleats, [...]
Safety With Ricky Moseley
Imagine soaring more than 20 feet above the ground, distorting your lanky frame—your head below your feet, lights flashing all around you—while wearing just a handful of plastic guards and [...]
Never Hide Head Injuries
Daredevil Johnny Knoxville makes a decent—if often disturbing—living by filming himself in harm’s way. It’s no shock, then, that the co-creator of "Jackass" has had his share of head injuries. [...]
Interview with Chase Utley
Chase Utley, the Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star second baseman, wowed MLB fans with his 35-game hitting streak in 2006. Yet somehow that's not the most impressive element of Utley's game, or [...]
Ball Security with Oklahoma Football
By Scott Macker Running backs handle the ball more than anyone except the QB. Being able to hang on to the football to gain those tough yards often determines [...]