Brett Favre helps Mississippi high school win first football title

Published: Dec 09, 2013 at 03:48 AM

Monday's health and safety news from the world of football:

The Associated Press featured a Mississippi high school that won the state title behind offensive coordinator Brett Favre, the former star NFL quarterback.

The Northwest Times of Indiana looked at a study that said single-sport youth athletes are more at risk for injuries.

The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported on how Volusia County (Fla.) officials are educating area parents about concussion issues.

Yahoo!’s The PostGame looked at how stem cell researchers are trying to make an impact with sports injuries.

The British Journal of Sports Medicine reported on a new study that said overweight kids are susceptible to injuries.

An editorial in the Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times said children need to be educated about head trauma.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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