Credit: riddell When I played youth football, helmets were given out to players without much thought, with a few pumps of air and a hearty slap on the side of the head to check if it stayed in place.

Each year, both the Navy Midshipmen and the Army West Point Black Knights go to great lengths to put together creative uniforms and helmets that honor a particular part of each branch’s service ...

Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the ...