Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

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Lucky Deignan had never worn a soft helmet cover like a Guardian Cap before coming to play football at MIT. And the senior ...

Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually changed, from ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last year when he voted to ...