Sports Injuries - Page 8

November 24

Vikings' JJ McCarthy enters concussion protocol after third straight loss in rollercoaster season

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms following a brutal loss to the Packers, leaving rookie Max Brosmer as the potential starter.

November 24

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Facing Possible Absence After Shoulder Injury

The Bucs hit a major detour on their way to another division title, as QB Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

November 21

Lions' top offensive weapon unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery

Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta is unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said during a news conference.

November 21

Giants rule out Jaxson Dart for game vs Lions, Jameis Winston gets second consecutive start

The New York Giants announced Friday that Jameis Winston will start for the second consecutive week as Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol.

November 21

Nebraska basketball player appears to chip tooth after being punched in back of head during game

Nebraska guard Connor Essegian suffered a chipped tooth after being punched by New Mexico's Deyton Albury during Thursday's 84-71 basketball win.

November 20

NFL ref leaves Bills-Texans game after scary non-contact injury

NFL referee Adrian Hill was forced to leave Thursday night's game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills have suffering a non-contact injury.

November 19

Falcons quarterback to miss rest of season due to ACL injury

The Atlanta Falcons announced that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will require surgery to repair his partially torn ACL, an injury he sustained against the Carolina Panthers.

November 19

Panthers' bid for third straight title takes another hit after player burns himself in 'barbecuing mishap'

Eetu Luostarinen suffered burns in a barbecuing mishap, adding to the Florida Panthers’ growing list of injuries early in their season.

November 19

Islanders coach confronts Stars player with verbal attack after ejection for controversial boarding hit

Patrick Roy unleashed a verbal attack on Mikko Rantanen after a boarding hit sent Islanders player Alex Romanov crashing into the boards, sparking an ejection and heated reaction.

November 18

CJ Stroud ruled out with concussion ahead of Texans' pivotal showdown vs Bills

The Houston Texans will be without star quarterback C.J. Stroud when they take on the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, as the 24-year-old remains in the concussion protocol.