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.

Nix, No. 12 Oregon roll up offense in 49-22 win over Arizona

Bo Nix threw for 265 yards and ran for three touchdowns, Whittington added the 55-yard touchdown run and No. 12 Oregon rolled to a 49-22 victory over Arizona on Saturday.

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."

Robbins kicks go-ahead field goal, NAU edges Cal Poly 31-29

Collin Robbins made a go-ahead 40-yard field goal with 1:27 left and the Northern Arizona defense came up with a big stop to secure a 31-29 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday.

Bourguet leads Arizona State past No. 21 Washington, 45-38

Trenton Bourguet threw for three touchdowns after Emory Jones was injured, Xazavian Halladay accounted for two more scores and Arizona State beat No. 21 Washington 45-38 on Saturday for interim coach Shaun Aguano’s first victory.

Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley hospitalized

Georgia Bulldogs legend Vince Dooley has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, according to reports.

Draymond Green taking time away from the Warriors after punch

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green has apologized for punching teammate Jordan Poole during a team practice on Wednesday. Green also announced that he will take time away from the team.  

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.

Watch: Zero gravity soccer game breaks world record

The record-breaking match was played at an altitude of 20,230 feet in a specially outfitted plane in zero gravity conditions.

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.

NASCAR teams call revenue model 'broken,' warn of layoffs

The most powerful teams in NASCAR warned Friday that the venerable stock car racing series has a "broken" economic model that is unfair and has little to no chance of long-term stability, a stunning announcement that added to a growing list of woes.

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.

D-backs aren’t good yet, but trending in that direction

The Arizona Diamondbacks were a dreadful baseball team in 2021, losing 110 games. Fast forward one year later, and they were simply below average.

Irish dancing organization investigates allegations of cheating

The world’s largest and oldest organization for competitive Irish dancing said its ethics committee had “received allegations, with supporting documentation, of several grievous breaches of our Code of Conduct.”

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

The 35-year-old Argentina soccer star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament.