Report: Medical timeout should not increase rate of fake NFL injuries

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

• Pro Football Talk reported that the new medical timeout likely won't increase the risk of fake injuries during NFL games.

• The Battalion, the student newspaper at Texas A&M, looked how the Aggies football team has used smart mouth guards during spring practice.

• The Charlotte Observer reported that Charlotte coach Ron Rivera told area businesspeople that he wants an inclusive and family-like Panthers locker room in light of their signing of offensive lineman Jonathan Martin.

• The Naples (Florida) Daily News reported that more than 25 former NFL players will participate in the 13th annual Earl Morrall/NFL Alumni Celebrity Charity Golf Classic to benefit a number of Florida charities.

• NewJersey.com reported that former NFL wide receiver Kevin Johnson donated a full line of Matrix fitness equipment as part of Team Campus Bordentown's community outreach efforts.

• Neurology Advisor examined at the advancement in biomarkers in relation to diagnosing concussions.

• New York Magazine reported that genetic doping is the next frontier of cheating in sports.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor