Texas House to vote on bill that would ban spectators who attack referees from future UIL events

Under the bill, a spectator would be banned from attending future UIL events if they attack a referee, judge or other official of an extracurricular activity. AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s note: The above video is related to an incident in Jacksonville, Florida, where a sheriff’s office sergeant was accused of attacking a referee. The Texas … Read more

First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved

The helmet reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. WASHINGTON — The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league … Read more