The Business Case for a Lighter Football Helmet

As fears over CTE grow, helmet makers are rethinking how much protection is too much. One startup says lighter could actually be safer.
Newsday

NFL launches challenge to improve facemasks and reduce concussions

SAN FRANCISCO — The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game. The league announced on Friday at an innovation summit for the Super ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Could cost prevent some children from getting new, safer football helmets?

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New helmets are on the way that promise to better protect children who play football. Groundbreaking standards were just approved, calling for this crucial equipment to be ready to ...
The Stute

Rising to the NFL’s challenge: making football helmets safer

On February 6, the NFL announced the next round in the HealthTECH Challenge series, which is a “series of innovation challenges intended to deepen understanding of and advance solutions in the areas ...
Longhorns Wire on MSN

Ranking the college football helmets in SEC. Where does Texas land?

The visual identity of a football team is the helmet. Some college teams have had traditional iconic helmets that stand the test of time. Some do not.