Sports medical leaders optimistic after NFL's concussion think tank

Published: Aug 26, 2014 at 05:18 AM

The NFL hosted a concussion think tank this week, bringing medical representatives from major sports organizations around the world to the league's New York headquarters.

The Associated Press featured the medical officials who were brought together for the conference.

USA Today also reported on the event, looking at its origin.

USA Today also talked to Martin Raftery, chief medical officer on the International Rugby Board.

The Age in Australia reported on how Australian Rules Football officials were involved in the meeting, talking to leading Australian neurologist Dr. Paul McCrory.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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