concussion

Seattle wide receiver Cade Johnson was taken to a hospital during halftime of the Seahawks’ preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night after suffering a concussion.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, and was stretchered from the field.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones IV still has not been cleared to play after a concussion he suffered earlier this month, bringing into question his availability for the season opener on Sept. 12 against Denver.

The NFL is awarding $1 million in research funding to medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in elite football players.

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was suspended for four games by the NHL for a crushing late hit on Montreal’s Jake Evans in Game 1 of the second-round series.

Morgan Rielly scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Jack Campbell made 28 saves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1.

The Cleveland Browns put Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes out with a concussion. Cue backup QB Chad Henne to come in and lead the Chiefs pass the Browns 22-17.

Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the game's only touchdown, helping Kirk Cousins beat his old team the Redskins on the first try with a 19-9 victory for the Vikings.

The NFL is dropping efforts to fight certain dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case after lawyers for players accused the league of trying to delay payments.

Tyrod Taylor got the go ahead and returned to practice after sustaining a concussion and losing his starting job after last week loss to the New York Jets.