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
