- May 17, 2012 ·
UW men's hockey: Makeover likely for helmets
At meetings next month in Indianapolis, the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee is planning to formally recommend a switch from full face shields to three-quarter visors on helmets. The proposal will be f (...) - May 17, 2012 ·
Motorcycle safety month notes loss of Lowell police chief
Lowell Police Chief Joe Landers often opted not to wear a helmet when riding his motorcycle. On a warm day in May, he decided to ride helmet-less in the Florida sun. That decision — and the followin (...) - May 17, 2012 ·
Brett Lawrie Situation a Sign That Stubborn Umpiring Needs to Go
He was extremely upset at home plate umpire Bill Miller, and he made the mistake of Gronk-spiking his helmet in Miller's general direction after Miller had tossed him from the game. Lawrie's h (...) - May 17, 2012 ·
Compulsory helmets in the AFL?
Helmets may become compulsory match-day apparel for AFL players within as little as ten years, according to a prominent medical expert. Professor Kevin Norton, a professor of exercise science at the U (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Brett Lawrie fires helmet at umpire before fan hurls beer in tantrum over strikes
By David Brown By David Brown | Big League Stew – 12 hours ago Toronto Blue Jays slugger Brett Lawrie apologized later for his tantrum, and he seemed to mean it, but video of him slamming his battin (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Minor, repeat head blows may impair athletes' learning
The hockey and football players were outfitted with special helmets that recorded data on each of their head impacts, such as the head's acceleration after contact. Over the course of the season, (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
NFL, NFLPA announce largest youth helmet replacement program ever
By Will Brinson | Senior NFL Blogger On Tuesday the NFL and NFLPA announced a pretty fantastic new initiative: a Helmet Replacement Program to benefit youth football safety. Yes, it's exactly what (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Rawlings Joins Youth Football Safety and Helmet Replacement Partnership
The initiative will remove helmets that are more than 10 years old and replace them with new helmets at no cost to the beneficiary leagues. In addition, coaches and administrators will receive educati (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Want to Put the Helmet Back On? Here's Your Chance.
That fee pays for the expenses Gridiron Alumni incurs, including the cost of moving the helmets, pads and other equipment each player uses from town to town, the cost of renting the stadiums, and othe (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Brett Lawrie And The Human Element
Players don't always get suspended for arguing with umpires or saying mean things to umpires, but players do always get suspended for hitting umpires with their batting helmets. I assume? Maybe La (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Valley youngsters learn cycle safety
There, young riders had their bikes registered with the Sheriff's Department, got a safety inspection of their bikes and helmets, and were taught some basic handling skills. And for those kids who (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Helmet law mandatory starting July 30
By Hazel F. Gloria CEBU CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will finally implement the Helmet Law, or Republic Act No. 10054, An Act Mandating All Motorcycle Riders To Wear Stan (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Should Freo go helmet-free?
Fremantle City Council is proposing cyclists over 18 years of age have the option of riding without a helmet within the municipality for a trial period of between two and five years. The proposed tria (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Stats across eras 6: How helmets affected scoring against Lillee, Thomson ...
In the sixth part of the statistics across eras series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at the perception that helmets affected the revenue of pace bowlers since they came into play from 1978. On March 17, 19 (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Motorcyclist Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Wasn't Wearing Helmet
EASTPOINTE (WWJ) - Eastpointe Police say a motorcyclist involved in a deadly crash Tuesday morning was not wearing a helmet. They also say the other driver involved was apparently drunk. Lt. Dave Erna (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program
AP Sports News VideoMore>> NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL, its players' union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities. They've (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Silent ride through Egg Harbor Township, Northfield to raise awareness about ...
Beacon Cycling & Fitness Bike Shop sales associate, Scott Widecrantz, of the English Creek section of Egg Harbor Township, helps Mary and Brad Ervin, of Linwood, buy a new bike and a bicycle helme (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Motorcyclist Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Wasn't Wearing Helmet
EASTPOINTE (WWJ) - Eastpointe Police say a motorcyclist involved in a deadly crash Tuesday morning was not wearing a helmet. They also say the other driver involved was apparently drunk. Lt. Dave Erna (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program
AP Sports News VideoMore>> NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL, its players' union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities. They've (...) - May 16, 2012 ·
Silent ride through Egg Harbor Township, Northfield to raise awareness about ...
Beacon Cycling & Fitness Bike Shop sales associate, Scott Widecrantz, of the English Creek section of Egg Harbor Township, helps Mary and Brad Ervin, of Linwood, buy a new bike and a bicycle helme (...)