TORONTO -- Hockey Canada has launched a new smartphone app aimed at reducing brain injuries in the sport. Available in both English and French, and with versions for adults and kids, the app includes medically approved information on everything from concussion symptoms to return-to-play protocol. "You can have your phone on the bench -- its that close," said Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson. "Its right in the (coach or trainers) hands." In development for more than a year, the app is available for BlackBerry, iPhone and Android and can be downloaded for free from Hockey Canadas website, BlackBerrys App World, iTunes or the Google Play Store. The app was a joint project with the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Sport, the Coaching Association of Canada and ThinkFirst Pensez dAbord Canada. It was funded by a $1.5-million grant from the federal government. One of the benefits of the app is that Hockey Canada has the ability to update it immediately with any new advances made in the industry. Nicholson was also touting it as a resource for not only coaches and parents, but young players as well. "There are two different targets here," he said. "Were hopeful that coaches will have it on the bench and players will watch it in dressing rooms. With that, were really trying to make sure that we get to everyone involved in the game in Canada." The app was launched with an endorsement from Sidney Crosby, who missed significant chunks of the last two NHL seasons because of concussion-related symptoms. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain said he admires Hockey Canadas "commitment to educating families and players about all aspects of the game." Nicholson recently became a vice-president with the International Ice Hockey Federations executive council and believes the app has the potential to be useful around the world. Hockey Canada doesnt have specific numbers on the amount of youth hockey players that suffer concussions each year. "We just know that it is happening a lot," said Nicholson. "Hopefully, this (app) is going to spread not just in Canada, but throughout the world," he added. Taj Gibson Jersey . UFC president Dana White confirmed by text to The Canadian Press on Wednesday that the rematch is slated for Montreal in March. Toni Kukoc Jersey . When he walks back in ready to play is anybodys guess. Tomlin called Pittsburghs franchise quarterback "questionable" but otherwise offered little detail Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Roethlisberger was pounded into the ground by Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston in the third quarter of Pittsburghs 16-13 overtime victory. http://www.shopthechicagobulls.com/[/ur... . It also led to a change on the bench Friday. Toronto hits the ice one day after the firing of head coach Ron Wilson hoping to get its postseason chances back on track as it visits the rival Montreal Canadiens. [url=http://www.shopthechicagobulls.com/Michael-Jordan-Jersey/]Michael Jordan Jersey . 1 Venus Williams highlighted Wednesdays second-round winners at the Australian Open. The second-seeded reigning French Open champion and former world No. Dennis Rodman Bulls Jersey . -- For Ty Dillon, racing is the family business.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Mike Holmes and waived safety Jeremiah Brown. Holmes was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2011 and was waived during final cuts. He was signed to Indianapolis practice squad last October and then promoted to the 53-man roster in earlly December.dddddddddddd The Colts waived him in May. Holmes finished his college career at Syracuse with 274 tackles. A three-year starter at cornerback and free safety, he had six career interceptions. He also recorded a 23.5-yard average as a kickoff returner with one touchdown and returned 30 punts for a 10.4-yard average. ' ' '