The NFL doesn’t only ban head-first hits to prevent players from injuring their opponents. The league also cracks down on those hits to protect players from injuring themselves. Case in point, Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble, who gave himself a concussion by lowering his helmet into a tackler on Sunday against the Bears. The NFL has fined Tremble $17,083 for …

The Detroit Lions finished off their bye week by signing running back David Montgomery to an extension. The team announced the deal Saturday. Although the Lions did not disclose the terms of the extension, it’s reportedly for two years and worth $18.25 million, according to ESPN. Montgomery still had two years left on the three-year, $18 million deal he signed …

Talk about a much-needed statement win. The University of West Florida football team defended home field in a big way on Saturday, topping nationally-ranked Delta State, 40-28, at PenAir Field to not only return to a winning record overall, but to make things interesting as far as the Gulf South Conference goes. A end-of-first-half touchdown pass from Marcus Stokes to …

Tom Brady is about to be an NFL minority owner. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Tom Brady’s long path to a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders finally has a finish line. The NFL’s finance committee has reviewed Brady’s bid and plans to bring it to the other owners for a vote during Tuesday’s fall owners’ meeting in Atlanta, …

LOS ANGELES — The joyful roars from the adjacent Penn State locker room boomed through the LA Coliseum’s thin walls on Saturday evening as a throng of reporters waited for USC coach Lincoln Riley to address another painful loss. “We own LA!” shouted one of the victorious Nittany Lions. “LA is our city!” a Penn State teammate howled in response. …

Oct. 12—Fourth quarter 8:58 — FSU 17, WSU 16: Mateer is sacked on back-to-back plays and the Cougars are forced to punt. Moss gets a 29-yard return, but the play is negated by a block in the back. FSU starts on its 45. 10:13 — FSU 17, WSU 16: Fresno converts a field goal to retake the lead after a …

For the second straight week, Commanders coach Dan Quinn described running back Brian Robinson as a game-time decision on Friday. For the second straight week, the decision came a day early. Last week, he was in. This week, Robinson is out for Sunday’s showdown against the Ravens. Via John Keim of ESPN.com, the Commanders ruled Robinson out on Saturday with …

No. 3 Oregon will face No. 2 Ohio State without its second-leading receiver during the second half of the two teams’ gigantic Week 7 clash in the Big Ten. Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected with 11:31 remaining in the second quarter after apparently spitting at Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun following a first-and-goal play at the Buckeyes’ 9-yard …

The NFL has a habit of dangling carrots to fans in other countries. Sometimes, it’s the relocation of a team to another continent. Two years ago, the Commissioner opened the door to the possibility of an entire European division. This year, Roger Goodell dropped the hint that a Super Bowl could end up in a non-American city. “We’ve always traditionally …

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to the Trojans’ 33-30 loss to the Nittany Lions and discuss where USC goes from here. Subscribe to the “College Football Power Hour” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Well, it felt like Penn State grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat at us. …

Lions running back David Montgomery agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Montgomery has two years left on his current deal, so his extension ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season. The deal includes $10.5 million in new guaranteed money, per Schefter. The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million deal in …

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters does not know how soon Hudson Card will be back from his reported concussion symptoms, but he knows Ryan Browne delivered in his absence Saturday at Illinois. Browne, a redshirt freshman making his first career start, collected 415 yards and three touchdowns in a 50-49 overtime loss. His rushing and passing performance …

The Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension. News of the extension was first reported by the team’s radio broadcaster, Dan Miller. ESPN’s Adam Schefter followed up by providing the terms of the deal, which is for two years and $18.25 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. Contract news from the @Lions. David Montgomery has …

Traeshon Holden had a 32-yard catch before his ejection for spitting against Ohio State. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected in the second quarter of the No. 2 Ducks’ game vs. No. 3 Ohio State for spitting at Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosun. After the two were engaged near the goal line, Holden clearly spit …

The Broncos will attempt to build on their three-game winning streak without a pair of offensive starters, for at least four games. On Saturday, Denver placed receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) on injured reserve. Both had previously been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 2-2 Chargers. The roster spots were filled by defensive back Tanner …