Injuries are the worst part of football. No one wants to see players get hurt and have to go through grueling recoveries in order to get back on the field. Unfortunately, it’s an unavoidable byproduct ...

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A massive new study of more than 72,000 youth cases has found that football accounted for nearly one in five sports-related traumatic brain injuries, more than any other activity. Suffering one of ...

A major 2026 study of over 72,000 youth cases shows football linked to 19% of sports-related brain injuries—more than any other activity—with higher repeat risks and issues like headaches, anxiety, ...

See the worst soccer injuries in football history, including horrific leg breaks, ACL tears, and career-ending collisions.

The Gunners’ ferocious backline took a major hit on Sunday.

This damned football club really does have a knack for sucking the life out of you. No wonder the majority of us seldom veer from a state of pessimism. There was reason for genuine excitement at a ...

In addition to Cameron's absence, captain Darcy Moore and Patrick Lipinski stayed at home while undergoing concussion ...

Liverpool’s season has been defined by fine margins and frustrating setbacks, and the latest Premier League figures highlight just how much we’ve been battling behind the scenes. According to the ...

Cam Jurgens helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a dominant Super Bowl in 2025, and he did so while battling a serious injury. The Eagles' center revealed on the Bussin' With the Boys podcast that ...

Japan Prepares for Worst as Mitoma Injury Threatens World Cup Bid Key players including Minamino, Endo sidelined; left flank ...

The worst-case scenario for Penn State in 2026 isn’t a complete collapse. The coaching staff is too competent, the roster is ...