Head injuries
ASU, NCAA sued over death of linebacker found to have CTE

By Jacques Billeaud Jul. 15, 2020 07:28 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — The father of a former Arizona State University linebacker has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university and NCAA, alleging his son...

Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sindelar's concussion could force Purdue to make QB change

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

Judge approves settlement in concussion lawsuit against NCAA

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2019 09:24 PM EDT
A federal judge has approved an amended settlement in a class-action concussion lawsuit against the NCAA that will establish a 50-year medical-monitoring program for...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, UCLA head coach Jim Mora looks toward the field against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Three former UCLA football players are suing the school, alleging they suffered concussions and other injuries that worsened because they were forced to play instead of receiving proper treatment. The Los Angeles Times says former offensive linemen John Lopez, Poasi Moala and Zach Bateman are seeking more than $15 million each in suits naming UCLA regents, former coach Jim Mora, other staff and the NCAA. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
3 ex-UCLA football players sue school over injuries

May. 30, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

FILE - This is an April 25, 2018, file photo, showing NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. The NCAA is facing more than 300 lawsuits from former college football players who claim their concussions were mistreated, leading to medical issues spanning from headaches to depression and in some cases early onset Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Wave of concussion lawsuits to test NCAA's liability

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 07, 2019 02:20 PM EST

Wisconsin QB Hornibrook sidelined for bowl game, Coan starts

Dec. 20, 2018 04:40 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will start Jack Coan at quarterback in the Pinstripe Bowl against Miami with Alex Hornibrook sidelined by a recurrence of concussion...

Tennessee State's Abercrombie moving to Atlanta hospital

Oct. 16, 2018 04:15 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie will be discharged from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and transferred to an Atlanta...

Abercrombie upgraded from critical to stable condition

Oct. 14, 2018 11:20 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie has been upgraded from critical to stable condition after sustaining a head injury Sept. 29....