NFL officials to scout four women referees at college football game

Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of sports:

• AL.com wrote about a college game that will be officiated this weekend by four women, drawing NFL director of officiating David Coleman as a scout.

• KUSA-TV in Denver reported how the NFL Referees Association is donating $10,000 to help rebuild Estes Park athletic fields after flooding in September.

• Michel Sproles, the wife of New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles, publicly told the story of her bout with breast cancer for the first time at a luncheon Tuesday, the team's official website reported.

• A contributing editor with the Chicago Tribune explained the groin tear suffered by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.

• The Pittsburgh Steelers' official website reported on Steelers players who attended the Players 4 Kids Gala this week.

• The Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald profiled a high school football coach who returned from deployment in Afghanistan.

• The Midland (Mich.) Daily News reported on baseline testing in its community.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor