NFL training camp news is usually reserved for roster transactions, position battles, and preparations for the new season. On Tuesday, however, George Kittle broke a bit of his own unique news. The ...

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Caroline Fenton discuss the league’s decision to get rid of the ammonia packets on sidelines and what’s behind the move. San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle interrupted a ...

There are no recorded studies of smelling salts improving performance, but some coaches have been spotted given the ammonia ...

NFL players will no longer be able to use smelling salts to get a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the substance was banned for safety reasons. The league cited a ...

Don't worry, George Kittle, you'll still be able to use smelling salts and ammonia packets during games. The only catch is that you'll have to provide your own. The NFLPA clarified on Wednesday that ...

In August, the NFL decided that coaches and teams are no longer allowed to provide players with smelling salts. “This was a step that we felt that we needed to take as a league to make sure that our ...

Many athletes believe smelling salts can jolt them to an enhanced level of consciousness and performance. Research paints a less convincing picture.

As the NFL preseason gets underway, the league has made a rule change pertaining to a substance players routinely use on sidelines. It’s not an uncommon sight to see players using smelling salts and ...

Michal Ruprecht is the AAAS Mass Media Fellow on NPR's Science Desk, where he covers global health. He is a fourth-year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the incoming ...

Smelling salts make for great live TV. Who knew? It started with George Kittle breaking the news on NFL Network that the NFL had sent out a memo effectively banning the use of smelling salts. He joked ...

NFL players may soon have a harder time getting a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL sent a memo to clubs saying they are no longer allowed to provide the substance to players, ...