Tag: concussions
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Bears Coach Ben Johnson Calls Penalties ‘Egregious’ but Defends Concussion-Causing Hit on Jordan Love
Overview: A Rivalry Night Marked by Flags and Controversy In a tense chapter of the longstanding Packers-Bears rivalry, Bears head coach Ben Johnson voiced strong disapproval of the officiating after Saturday’s game, noting four 15-yard penalties that thwarted his team’s momentum. Yet in a controversial twist, he also defended a collision that left Green Bay…
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Jordan Love Concussion Sidelined Packers vs Bears Saturday
Jordan Love Concussion Forces Packers to Reassess Saturday Night Plans Green Bay endured a troubling turn in their preseason game against the Chicago Bears when quarterback Jordan Love left the field in the second quarter with a concussion. The hit, described by witnesses as helmet-to-helmet contact from Bears defender Austin Booker, prompted immediate medical attention…
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NHL Smelling Salts: Players Speak as Leagues Debate Rules
Smelling salts spark a cross-league safety debate As the NHL studies its stance on ammonia-based smelling salts, a broader North American conversation about safety, impulse and habit is playing out on two major fronts. In the NFL, a recent move to curb direct distribution of smelling salts followed an FDA warning in 2024 that questioned…
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Smelling Salts in Hockey: Players, Leagues, and Rules
Why smelling salts are back in the spotlight Smelling salts have long been a fixture on NHL benches and in other sports, but their use has come under renewed scrutiny after health authorities flagged safety concerns. The NFL, citing a 2024 FDA warning, moved to bar direct distribution of ammonia-based inhalants by teams, citing lack…