Bills provide night of giving with Buffalo Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Published: Dec 12, 2013 at 03:52 AM

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

BuffaloBills.com reported that the Buffalo Bills became "big brothers" on a night of giving.

AZCardinals.com reported on how the Arizona Cardinals helped kids by hopping on the Teddy Bear Express event at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Packers.com reported that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson will become a cartoon character on Nicktoons.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on how friends have rallied for former NFL player Bronzell Miller, who has been given two weeks to live.

The State Journal in Wheeling, W.Va., profiled Bob Fitzsimmons, a lawyer who helped to start the Brain Injury Research Institute, which is leading a study that could be instrumental in diagnosing concussions.

PBS offered a graphic look at what a concussion looks from the inside of one's brain.

Helio reported on a study that said patients with bilateral ACL injuries have lower knee function and activity level.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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