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Patriots’ Mack Hollins Fined $34,441 Twice on One Play — 19hPatriots receiver Mack Hollins was fined $34,441 for taunting and unnecessary roughness on the same play against the Jaguars, after gesturing at safety Eric Murray and being judged to have used his helmet. Hollins also earned recognition for hosting a Special Olympics field day.

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Tom Gallagher Gesturing at the safety probably crossed into taunting, but fining him twice on the same sequence feels excessive.

Quarterback in Coma After Severe Brain Injury — Sep 20, 2026Mayville State quarterback Matt Donovan sustained a severe head injury from a helmet-to-helmet hit against Simpson University, was life-flighted to Fargo, and underwent brain surgery to relieve swelling. He remains in a medically induced coma as his condition is monitored, with family updates and a GoFundMe raising funds for medical and lodging expenses.

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Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit — Sep 13, 2026Kyler Murray showed a fencing posture and was ruled out with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit while sliding in his Vikings debut Sept. 13, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield That kind of head and neck contact always makes me worry about how these hits keep happening.

Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther — Sep 11, 2026Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.

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Tom Gallagher His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.

Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision — Sep 12, 2026Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.

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Sam Okafor College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Perdomo Exits After Line Drive Hits Helmet — Sep 6, 2026Geraldo Perdomo exited the Diamondbacks' game after being hit in the helmet by a Ketel Marte line drive, suffering a head contusion and being monitored going forward. Lovullo said Perdomo is not in concussion protocol and is expected to be back in the lineup soon, with Ildemaro Vargas shifting to shortstop and Tim Tawa starting at first base as Arizona competes for a playoff spot.

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Marcus Bell Getting hit by a Ketel Marte liner off the bat is no joke, that ball comes off hot. Good depth move with Vargas and Tawa stepping in.

Boy Killed, Sister Critically Injured in Michigan SUV Crash — Sep 6, 2026Two siblings, a 12-year-old boy and his 13-year-old sister, were struck by a westbound Ford Explorer on Grand River Avenue in Leroy Township and the boy died at the scene while the sister was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries; both were wearing helmets and investigators say alcohol or drugs did not appear to be factors. The driver, a 64-year-old Williamston woman, was not injured and authorities emphasize motorists must give bicyclists at least three feet of passing space as the investigation continues.

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Notre Dame Plans Holtz Helmet Decal for 2026 — Sep 3, 2026Notre Dame will honor Lou Holtz this season with a helmet decal featuring the name “LOU” and hand signals, commemorating his 1988 national championship and 100-win tenure. The team will debut the tribute in the season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6, with additional commemorations planned around the 2026 season.

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Marcus Bell Honestly overdue. The guy built the program back up in the late 80s and doesn't get talked about enough with today's fans.

Tennessee Vols to wear Dolly Parton butterfly sticker all season — Aug 31, 2026The Tennessee Volunteers will wear an orange butterfly helmet sticker with Dolly Parton’s signature for every game this season to honor her East Tennessee roots, charitable work, and lasting impact on the program. Coach Josh Heupel and other UT figures have celebrated Parton’s legacy, including her Imagination Library, following her death in 2026.

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Sam Okafor Classy move by Heupel and the program, she was practically a symbol of Tennessee pride for decades.

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Derek Foss So sad about the motorcyclist. Roads shared with horses are unpredictable, riders and drivers both need extra caution out there.

Maumelle High Helmet Hidden Venomous CottonmouthHealth — Aug 8, 2026Maumelle High School football players faced an unusual safety scare when a venomous snake was found hiding inside a helmet during practice, with officials later identifying the snake as a cottonmouth and relocating it off campus. The incident prompted coaches to remind players to inspect equipment before use and highlighted the need for caution around venomous snakes in Arkansas.

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Jets plan White Out uniforms for 2026 seasonSports — Jul 21, 2026The New York Jets have unveiled a new white-out theme for the 2026 season, debuting white helmets with green accents paired with white jerseys and pants for a Week 2 home opener against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 20. The move expands their helmet options to five, with the white lids designed to invert the typical green-white palette and be worn across multiple uniform combinations, signaling a prominent new-look approach for the season.

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Defense Titan Unveils Massive Helmet Upgrade For Troops Straight From Sci-Fi — Oct 14, 2025The next generation of combat helmets could be on the horizon for America’s warfighters, blending combat readiness with technology straight out of sci-fi, Anduril Industries revealed Monday. The new helmet, dubbed…

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Study Finds Safest Cycle Helmets Not Necessarily The Most Expensive‌ — Sep 24, 2024Some of the 30 most popular helmets tested on sale in Britain cost more than twice as much as the safest. The average price was $56.62. RDNE STOCK PROJECT VIA PEXELS. “> According to a new study, the safest cycle…

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Israeli Startup Founder’s Breakthrough Brainwave Helmet Offers Hope For Neurological Disorders‌ ‌ — Sep 10, 2024BrainQ’s wearable device mimics healthy neural networks to rebalance the brain after a stroke. COURTESY “> Yaron Segal has, like many thousands of enterprising Israelis, identified a problem. And like so many in a…

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Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Gives Heads Up on Importance of Wearing Bicycle Helmet After Accident — Jun 17, 2024Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay considerhimself “lucky to be here” after a bicycle accident left him badly bruised and shaken up. Ramsay, 57, the host of “Hell’s Kitchen” had a “really bad” bicycle accident in Connecticut…

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Biden Mocked As He Breaks ‘Funny Hats Rule’ That Obama Called ‘Politics 101’Reporting — Jan 26, 2024I’m old enough to remember the image of Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, then the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988, wearing a helmet while taking a ride in an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. It was an image that…

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Watch: Travis Kelce Throws Tantrum, Launches Helmet As Chiefs Suffer Humiliating LossReporting — Dec 27, 2023The blossoming love life of NFL star Travis Kelce is not necessarily translating to performance on the field. The 34-year-old tight end, who has become a subject of international media interest amid his relationship…

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‘Get a Helmet, Man’: Candace Owens Hits Back at Student’s QuestionReporting — Oct 5, 2023Daily Wire podcast host Candace Owens responded to a student’s question about how she would react to transgender students who feel “victimized” by her presence by advising them to “get a helmet, man.” While speaking at…

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LSU Football Players Showcase Air Conditioned Helmets for 2023 SeasonReporting — Jun 2, 2023LSU football players showed off innovative air-conditioned headgear for the 2023 college season. The Louisiana State University football team, LSU Tigers, will beat the heat this year with new helmets made with built-in…

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13-Year College Coach Forced to Resign Over What Umpires Find Inside Players’ HelmetsReporting — May 14, 2023A college baseball coach was forced to retire after the players on his team were caught with illegal communications devices in their helmets. Atlantic Cape Community College baseball coach Rodney Velardi had spent 13…

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