The hits just keep coming, and that’s by design. At the Virginia Tech Helmet testing labs, teams simulate impacts for all kinds of sports. “We put the helmets on a dummy head and we impact him in ...

SEATTLE (AP) — The NFL says the first position-specific helmet created for its players represents a major step in helmet technology, though it must still undergo testing by the league and the players’ ...

NEW YORK — The helmet that performed best in NFL testing this year is being used by 50 players spread across only half of the NFL teams. Still, its developer is “thrilled” with that number, while ...

The yearly testing process of helmets for use between the NFL and NFL Players’ Association has led to a total of 34 approved models with 31 separate models recommended for use across four separate ...

As part of the league’s effort to provide better protection to the contents of the skulls of its players, the NFL has launched a program to test the various types of helmets. The goal is to obtain ...

Raptor pilots are now testing a new type of flight helmet. The U.S. Air Force is finally testing a new helmet design for fixed wing pilots, developed around pilots’ needs and feedback from using the ...

A helmet is a must if you ride a bike, no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it. Helmets can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury if you fall or have an accident. But as ...

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NEW YORK >> The helmet that performed best in NFL testing this year is being used by 50 players spread across only half of the NFL teams. Still, its developer is “thrilled” with that number, while ...