Thursday, September 15, 2016

NFL pledging $100 million more to address head injuries (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this May 24, 2016, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell answers reporter's questions at an NFL owner's meeting in Charlotte N.C. Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest. Asked by The Associated Press about Kaepernick's decision not to stand before games when the national anthem is played, Goodell says:

The NFL says it will spend an additional $100 million to develop new technology and support more medical research into the growing problem of head injuries. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the ''Play Smart. Under the initiative, $60 million will be devoted toward developing technology such as improved helmets and $40 million will be allotted for medical research.


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