NFL modifies concussion protocol, Rams player tackles protester, NASCAR wars of layoffs: top sports stories

The NFL is modifying its concussion protocols, the Eagles stay undefeated after beating the Cardinals, a Rams player tackled a protester, NASCAR warns of layoffs, and just how much is Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball worth?

Eagles stay undefeated, hang on to beat Cardinals 20-17

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles remained the NFL’s only unbeaten team, beating Arizona 20-17 on Sunday after Matt Ammendola’s late field-goal attempt for the Cardinals sailed wide right.

NFL modifies concussion protocol after Tua Tagovailoa review

The NFL and players' union said while the Dolphins followed protocol, the outcome of the Tua Tagovailoa case "was not what was intended when the protocol was drafted."

NFL to make 'a change or two' to concussion protocol: Goodell

The league is facing questions about how the Miami Dolphins handled quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's recent injuries.

NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol

The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.

Eagles hope to extend NFL’s hottest start at Arizona

The Eagles (4-0) — the league’s only undefeated team — play at Arizona on Sunday. The Cardinals (2-2) were the NFL’s final undefeated team last year, when they started 7-0.

FOX Bet Super 6: $1,000,000 winners talk life-changing money, strategy

Three players split the FOX Bet Super 6 million dollar jackpot. Read about their winning picks and their NFL Week 5 predictions.

Watch: L.A. Rams player flattens protester who ran onto field

"I just saw someone running on the field," Bobby Wagner said. "It looked like he wasn’t supposed to be on the field so I saw security was having a problem so I helped them out."

Cardinals don’t mind ho-hum start, feel better things ahead

The standings say the Arizona Cardinals are an average team with a 2-2 record. That’s pretty much how defensive lineman Zach Allen would rate the season’s first four weeks.

FOX Bet Super 6: Three contestants win Terry Bradshaw's $1,000,000 prize

Three contestants won a piece of Terry Bradshaw's $1 million jackpot in the FOX Bet Super 6 NFL Sunday Challenge. Find out how they won!

J.J. Watt's 'heart shocked back into rhythm'; fan plunges to death at Steelers stadium: top sports stories

Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt tweets about his heart scare; Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw says he's working his way back to 100% after cancer battles; a man fell to his death from an escalator at a Pittsburgh Steelers game; the Miami Dolphins fired a neurotrauma consultant who evaluated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo; and Antonio Brown used lewd incident to push for an NFL job – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Sept. 26 - Oct. 2.

Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt plays days after having 'heart shocked back into rhythm'

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt was able to play in a game against the Carolina Panthers just days after he reportedly had to get his "heart shocked back into rhythm."

Murray has 2 TD passes, 1 rushing; Cards top Panthers 26-16

Kyler Murray can’t explain why the Arizona Cardinals continue to start games slowly. He’s just glad they managed a strong finish against the Carolina Panthers.

Fan plunges to death at stadium after Jets beat Steelers

A man fell to his death from an escalator inside the stadium in Pittsburgh shortly after the New York Jets beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Consultant who examined Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa fired: reports

The Dolphins have said quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passed concussion protocol in Week 3 before taking another hard hit.

Tua Tagovailoa head injury sparks nationwide discussion on concussions and sports

If you watched the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals game, you'll know it was a scary situation on the NFL stage when the Dolphins' quarterback was taken off the field on a stretcher due to a head injury. Since then, the incident sparked a nationwide discussion on concussion protocols.