But Hamlin's injury shows it can happen in football too. And Stephens says heart protection is one of the few options both the NFL and youth football can use to help prevent the next tragedy.

The NFL took the lead, allowing players to wear helmet covers, such as Guardian Caps, to reduce the risks of concussions on the football field.Some youth flag and tackle teams are now doing the ...

WASHINGTON — Could better chest padding have protected Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin from his catastrophic injury Monday evening? At least one sports medicine doctor is calling on the NFL to ...