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49ers Greenlaw suspended one game without pay for helmetless headbutt
Greenlaw has been suspended for the October 19th matchup against the Washington Commanders, barring an appeal.
Chicago Bears to Honor Mike Ditka With Special Helmet Sticker
The Chicago Bears will honor legendary coach Mike Ditka with a special No. 89 helmet sticker against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles took a helmet to the stomach during celebrations and went down to a knee while grimacing in pain.
Why WA high school football teams will be wearing special helmet stickers
Teams across Washington will be wearing special helmet stickers in partnership with Hilinski's Hope to raise mental health awareness.
Army veteran's organization Helmets to Boots helps veterans launch and grow businesses
NFL Reduces Fine for Jahmyr Gibbs
The NFL has reduced Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs' Week 1 illegal helmet fine from $23,027 to $18,422, according to Aaron Wilson.
‘The Science Doesn’t Back It Up’ — Controversy Erupts As Chris Nowinski’s Guardian Cap Critique Divides Fans
Chris Nowinski is not sold on the Guardian Cap. On Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre’s podcast, posted Tuesday, the co-founder of Boston University’s CTE Center told Torre the story behind the padded helmet cover looks like something of a scam.
Inside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington win
SEATTLE — P.J. Fleck got a little carried away in the immediate on-field celebration after the Gophers’ 27-24 win over Washington on Saturday. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski had just sealed the win in the Big Ten opener with a final-play tackle on Huskies receiver Dezmen Roebuck at Husky Stadium. Roebuck’s cleat slid up into Baranowski’s helmet and bloodied his mouth. Fleck then hugged one of ...
Bentonville nonprofit advances to final round of NASA challenge
Bentonville-based nonprofit research organization Autonomic Resilience Collective recently advanced to the final stage of a NASA challenge to design a food system to sustain people living on Mars. The challenge...
“The View” star Alyssa Farah Griffin details 3-month-old baby’s skull surgery, says newborn will wear helmet for 1 year
“Having to sign off on him getting a blood transfusion and all that was so scary,” the former Donald Trump White House staffer said of son Justin Griffin.
St. Joseph County Department of Health hosting free Bicycle Safety Rodeo this Saturday
Free helmets, tune-ups, and safety courses are being offered for youth riders at Ironworks Plaza.
UFC champion Sean Strickland gives health update after surviving ATV crash with no helmet
Strickland said he was ‘in a real bad place’ after being involved in the accident
Astros Must Rediscover Championship DNA to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
In their heyday, the Dallas Cowboys would often win on Sundays simply due to the star on the side of their helmets. Twenty straight playoff appearances will do that kind of thing, intimidating the opposing sideline before the ball was even kicked off. The Houston Astros have experienced their own championship pedigree. What started with […]
E-bikes: Unsafe or uncertain?
Most parents see benefits and risks of e-bikes for teens and pre-teens. Half of parents are unsure where e-bikes are supposed to be ridden. Parents strongly support helmet requirements, labeling of e-bike types, and better direction on where to ride. Only 1 in 10 parents support a ban on e-bikes.
NFL Hits Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs With Fine
The NFL fined Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs $23,027 for use of the helmet on his Week 1 touchdown against the Saints. He was not flagged.
Crane Company to acquire Trillium’s US pump business for $240 million
News, analysis and reports on the international water sector.
Gophers announce new advertising deal on football helmets
Minnesota will be among the first college football programs to feature an advertisement on its helmets.
Gopher Athletics, Learfield’s Gopher Sports Properties, and Visible Bring First-Ever Helmet Bumper Partnership to Minnesota Football
Visible and Gopher Athletics announced a partnership making Visible the first-ever football helmet bumper partner for Minnesota Football.
Gophers football adds new commercial logo on helmets
The Gophers athletic department has opened up a new revenue stream, via a sponsorship sticker for its football helmets this season, sources told the Pioneer Press. With a new NCAA rule allowing a few spaces for commercial logos on jerseys, apparel and equipment this year, the bottom rear “bumper” of Minnesota’s helmets will now have branding for Visible, a budget mobile phone carrier owned by ...
Keeping kids safe on ATVs
As ATV-related injuries among Kentucky children continue to rise, experts encourage parents to choose age-appropriate vehicles, require helmets and protective gear, and follow safe riding practices to help prevent serious injuries and deaths.
Arizona Diamondbacks News, 9/7: Houston, we have no problem…
Recaps [AZ Central] Diamondbacks find a way, tip Astros as E. Rodriguez, Arenado shine – The Diamondbacks took the lead in an unconventional fashion in the third. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo led off with a single but was struck down by a Ketel Marte line drive, which connected with Perdomo’s helmet. Perdomo stayed down for a […]
Why Kam Franklin’s Helmet Is Different For Ole Miss
Kam Franklin is a big-time player for the Ole Miss defense. He’s also got a bigger helmet than the rest of his teammates — or at least, that’s how it appears as it looks different on his head than everyone else’s. Of course, for those who have been watching football in recent years, you realize […] The post Why Kam Franklin’s Helmet Is Different For Ole Miss appeared first on HEAVY.
Alabama health officials urge ATV safety as crash deaths mount
The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging riders to wear helmets, complete safety training and follow ATV laws as officials highlight the risks of serious injury and death.
Notre Dame reveals tribute to Lou Holtz for 2026 season
A helmet honor connects the current roster to the last coach who delivered a Notre Dame national title.
Eagles practice squad tracker 2026: Filling out the squad
Here’s our tracker as the Eagles fill out their practice squad for the 2026 season.
Why Whitworth expexts Donald back with the Rams
Everyone wants to know whether Aaron Donald will be coming back to the Los Angeles Rams or not, and Andrew Whitworth feels that it’s only a matter of time. Whitworth explained to Ryan Fitzpatrick on their podcast that Donald has been putting on a football helmet and doing drills, and as far as Whitworth is […]
Jaguars Reveal Awesome New Rivalries Uniforms For 2026
From teal-gloss helmets to neighborhood-inspired prints, Jacksonville’s new alternate look honors the "904" area code and the "Bold City" team’s 1995 roots.
SEC Helmets ranked from worst to first
Who has the best helmet in the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season?
Allen, rest of Bills starters expected to play in preseason opener
For Allen, the preseason appearance will become his first in two years.
Jack Haven’s Little Death Is the Bloody, Beating Heart of ‘Camp Miasma’
The actor’s silent performance is the glue that binds Jane Schoenbrun’s meta slasher romance together.
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras back in lineup for series finale against Dodgers
Contreras was struck by a fastball on the side of the helmet in the third inning of the Red Sox's win over the Dodgers on Friday night.
Buffalo Bills Unveil New Nickey City Jerseys
Silver-gray threads meet a bold blue helmet in this long-awaited "Nickel City" reveal, featuring a minimalist logo design and glossy accents built for Buffalo’s upcoming campaign.
Large Sterling Heights police operation swarms SW Detroit business
Also at the scene was the Drug Enforcement Agency, K-9 police units and officers wearing tactical fatigues and helmets.
Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez goes on 7-day concussion injured list after taking throw to back of helmet
Benches clear in Red Sox vs. Nationals game as Willson Contreras charges mound, throws helmet at Cade Cavalli
Contreras was heated after Cavalli yelled toward him after a fourth-inning strikeout
Dalton Rushing Replaced After Being Hit With Foul Tip
Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Dalton Rushing left Monday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, making room for backup Chuckie Robinson. The Dodgers revealed Rushing is in concussion protocol after a foul tip caught the crown of his helmet in the…
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
Jacob Misiorowski hits Tyler Freeman in helmet with pitch
Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski hit the Rockies' Tyler Freeman in the helmet with a pitch.
This Junior Is Chasing A Kelley Business Degree At 150 MPH
A Kelley School of Business junior is chasing an IndyCar dream while earning his degree, racing with IU’s trident on his car, helmet and suit.
A Pentagon test group is eyeing ballistic ballcaps for troops
The protective hats could shield service members facing threats in places where patrol caps, not helmets, are the norm.
From The Mandalorian and Grogu to Dear England: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
The helmeted Star Wars hero and ‘baby Yoda’ get a big-screen adventure, while James Graham’s play about England boss Gareth Southgate comes to TV
Raiders Alumni go beyond the helmet to make strides in mental health care and suicide prevention
Select Raiders alumni participated in a two-day workshop to tackle mental health stigmas.
Keep moving: 5 summer sports safety tips
Stay safe while staying active this summer. Get easy tips on stretching, helmets, hydration, concussion signs and choosing the right shoes.
A smarter helmet for the smallest patients
U-M Health specialists invented a new design for cranial shaping helmets to improve treatment for positional head deformities like plagiocephaly.
Broncos enter second year of statewide helmet donation program
The Denver Gazette Sports Business Insider is a readers’ guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports Business Insider: The Broncos are entering the second phase of their statewide philanthropy initiative — “All In, All Covered” — to provide every tackle high school football player […]
Eagles promote quick-riser from within to fill assistant GM spot
The Eagles have promoted Adam Berry to be an assistant general manager, NBC Sports Philadelphia confirmed.
Dam Nation files federal lawsuit against Blueprint Sports
Six-figure lawsuit claims Blueprint Sports is late on payments to Oregon State NIL collective Oregon State athletics’ former name, image and likeness collective, Dam Nation, filed a federal lawsuit against […]
A Dermatologist Told Me How This LED Device Reverses Thinning Hair so Well, a Reviewer Saw “3 Inches of Growth”
A reviewer saw three inches of hair growth after using CurrentBody’s LED Red Light Hair Growth Helmet, and a dermatologist explains how. Shop it for $860 on the brand’s website.
A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
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A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
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The toughest new sport in Japan is street-racing office chairs
On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch.
Does red-light therapy work? What the research says
People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology.
New Ford Mustang EcoBoost TLD Signature Edition Has Amazing Retro Graphics, And Only 550 Will Be Made
The graphics were created by Troy Lee Designs, who has been painting helmets for race car drivers for decades.
'The View' returning star Elisabeth Hasselbeck gets 'armor of God' for protection from show
Elisabeth Hasselbeck's friend gave her real 'armor of God' for protection ahead of her return to 'The View' that includes a 'helmet of salvation' and 'breastplate of righteousness.'
Falcons fire assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis after sexual assault allegation surfaces
Lewis was hired by the Falcons earlier this month
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won't be competing even if he wins his case.
WATCH: Ukraine's skeleton star slams Olympic ban over helmet
Speaking to DW in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych had strong words for the IOC after he wasn't allowed to compete in the men's skeleton competition. Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet depicting athletes killed in Russia's war in Ukraine.
Sony State of Play February 2026: Everything announced
Here's everything announced during the February 2026 Sony State of Play.
Politics Seep Into Olympics After Ukrainian Banned Over a Helmet
Lying face-down on a flat sled, ready to lunge head-first down an ice track, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wore a helmet during his training sessions for the Winter Olympics featuring images of fellow Ukrainians who had died during Russia’s invasion of his country.
Winter Olympics Day 6: Ukrainian slider disqualified from Games over helmet, Chloe Kim goes for halfpipe three-peat
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead
Vladylsav Heraskevych was considered a legitimate medal contender in the men's skeleton, which begins Thursday.
Ukrainian skeleton slider withdrawn from Olympics after ‘refusing to adhere’ to IOC rules on helmet honoring dead compatriots
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladylsav Heraskevych has been withdrawn from competing at the Winter Olympics for “refusing to adhere” to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) athlete expression guidelines regarding his insistence on wearing a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine during competition.
Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych disqualified over helmet controversy
Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict with Russia since Moscow's invasion in 2022, he said.
What to Know About the Olympic Political Speech Restrictions
A Ukrainian athlete could face disciplinary action over a helmet commemorating athletes killed in the war with Russia.
Ukrainian skeleton slider claims IOC has banned helmet showing athletes killed in war
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned him from wearing his helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine.
World record speed skier Simon Billy describes ‘crazy feeling’ of traveling over 158 mph downhill
When he squeezes into his bright red ski suit and puts on his Darth Vader-esque helmet, speed skier Simon Billy hears nothing and sees very little.
The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
Marathon release date reportedly leaks via Xbox Store pre-order trailer
The release date for Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon has seemingly leaked via an Xbox Store pre-order trailer.
Games Workshop Is Finally Making Female Custodes Models
The new models mark the first time tabletop players will be given the option to build their Custodes units with unhelmeted female heads.
Bills' Tre'Davious White slams helmet after decisive pass interference call, channeling Buffalo fans' frustration
Bills fans were already mad about a controversial interception, then had to contend with pass interference and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that assured a Broncos playoff win.
Packers QB Jordan Love goes back to locker room after taking helmet-to-helmet hit
The Packers found themselves without their quarterback in the 2nd quarter on Saturday night.
Dallas Cowboys dominate Forbes’ most valuable teams list
Dallas Cowboys valued at $13 billion, leading Forbes' list. Discover how branding and stadium revenue play a crucial role in their success.