Roger Goodell, NFL Foundation help Queens youths with $14K gift

Published: May 15, 2014 at 04:45 AM

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

The New York Post reported that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league have given a $14,000 equipment donation for kids in Queens.

The Miami Herald featured some Miami Dolphins rookies who were involved in community engagement by helping beautify the home of an area Air Force veteran, Roger Carter.

NFL Media's CFB 24/7 reported that the Oprah Winfrey Network has signed on to do a documentary series on Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player who was drafted by the St. Louis Rams on Saturday.

Tulsa World's John Hoover said the concussion scare doesn't have to be a death knell for football.

Mayo Clinic announced that its researchers have validated a rapid sideline concussion test for youth athletes.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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