All articles tagged with #football safety
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the tragic death of footballer Billy Vigar due to a collision with a perimeter wall, highlighting the ongoing safety concerns and reviews in English football, including calls to remove or improve pitch-side walls to prevent future injuries and fatalities, with significant financial and safety implications for clubs and authorities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Frankie Luvu's suspension was overturned, but he will still pay a $100,000 fine for his third illegal hip-drop tackle, and he refuses to change his aggressive playing style, asserting he plays fast and physical without intent to injure.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Broncos coach Sean Payton defends the tush push play, arguing it may be the safest in football and criticizing efforts to ban it, despite some teams voting to eliminate it.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
President Trump criticizes the NFL's new 'Dynamic Kickoff Rule' as 'atrocious,' arguing it looks bad and is dangerous, but the league is maintaining the rule to promote safer and more active kickoff returns, despite his objections.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MLive.com
President Donald Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule introduced in 2024, calling it 'sissy' football and expressing disapproval of the change, which aims to increase kickoff returns but he believes compromises the traditional spirit and safety of the game.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
President Donald Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule, calling it 'sissy football,' and expressed disapproval of the changes aimed at player safety, which have resulted in fewer returns and a significant drop in concussions, while also highlighting his ongoing opposition to the league's rule modifications.