CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix football coach Don Jess won’t let his players get a big head about themselves, not even in a now 8-0 season. But he’s more than happy his Rayders have that look about them.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. --Carolina Panthers center Matt Paradis was among about 100 NFL players who arrived for the first padded practice of training camp wearing a large, soft-shelled cover over his helmet ...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An extra layer of protection to prevent head injuries isn't entirely new in the NFL. It just might seem like it. The NFL, back in April, announced that it would allow players to ...