Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries

Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries

“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.

“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

It just means more: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule

It just means more: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule

The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules.

The Southeastern Conference’s slogan, “It just means more,” could soon refer to the number of football games the league schedules.

Coach enjoying two former players now on USMNT

Coach enjoying two former players now on USMNT

Coach Danny Klinect coached US Men's National Team players Walker Zimmerman and Sean Johnson at Brookwood High School in Lawrenceville, and has loved watching them make it to the world's stage.

Coach Danny Klinect coached US Men's National Team players Walker Zimmerman and Sean Johnson at Brookwood High School in Lawrenceville, and has loved watching them make it to the world's stage.

Two world-class soccer players cut their teeth in metro Atlanta
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Two world-class soccer players cut their teeth in metro Atlanta

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team beat Morocco 3-0 Wednesday night and coming up on Sunday, they'll face Uruguay in a friendly. The roster features a pair of players not only from metro Atlanta but both from the same high school, Brookwood. A coach discusses helping both Sean Johnson and Walker Zimmerman on their path to the international stage.

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team beat Morocco 3-0 Wednesday night and coming up on Sunday, they'll face Uruguay in a friendly. The roster features a pair of players not only from metro Atlanta but both from the same high school, Brookwood. A coach discusses helping both Sean Johnson and Walker Zimmerman on their path to the international stage.

Warriors, Celtics ready for Finals; ticket sales expected to reach record levels

Warriors, Celtics ready for Finals; ticket sales expected to reach record levels

The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.

The Warriors-Celtics game marks the first time that an NBA Finals game will be played at Chase Center. And ticket sales are expected to reach record levels. One courtside seat was going for more than $64,000.