Monday's health and safety news from the world of sports:
- has been awarded a $62 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study what happens to service members and veterans who suffer mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions.
- that Justin Pugh was cleared to play after suffering a concussion last week in New York Giants training camp.
- Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett is sidelined with his second concussion since December, . that defensive tackle Henry Melton suffered a concussion.
- that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress might have to retire because of a torn rotator cuff.
- The Arizona Cardinals practiced for the first time in their new indoor bubble at the Tempe practice facility, , a move that should preserve the players' health in the 100-degree heat as the team remains in the Phoenix area for training camp this summer.
- that high school football participation has fallen off in its area.
- at how area youth football coaches are implementing the Heads Up Football program.
- Steroid testing is being pushed by the Florida high school governing body, .
- how concussion testing has become a priority in Newcastle, Okla.
- an area athlete who has become an advocate for concussion awareness.
- LSU might have lost starting left guard Josh Williford to a second concussion, .
- an editorial that said football can be made safer for players.
