Thursday's health and safety news from the world of sports:
- The New York Times examined the trend in NFL training camps of less tackling and more technique.
- KING-TV in Seattle reported on a doctor who claims to have found a way to relieve headaches in concussion victims.
- WWBT-TV in Richmond reported on the Washington Redskins' clinic for hundreds of high school football coaches, which held a concussion awareness presentation.
- Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler suffered a concussion Wednesday, according to The Associated Press , while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap is sidelined with a head injury he sustained Monday, ESPN reported..
- IOC presidential candidate and pole vault great Sergei Bubka said the drug cheaters "will pay the price," The Associated Press reported.
- Forbes wrote that money disbursement might stem recreational drug use by student athletes in the Southeastern Conference.
- The Battle Creek Enquirer in Michigan reported on Heads Up Football coaches training in its community.
- Ithaca.com reported how Dryden, N.Y., football officials are getting Heads Up Football training.
- Stack.com wrote about some of the statistics involving women and concussions.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
