A West Palm Beach family is working to raise awareness after their six-year-old son was playing a little league baseball game when he collapsed and experienced a cardiac episode.
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Texas athlete’s heart stops after being hit in chest with baseball
BULLARD, Texas (KLTV) - Tyson Hernandez is a nine-year-old boy living in Bullard. His mother, Brittani Hernandez says he’s been playing baseball since he was three. “He plays in select baseball, and he plays in the recreational here in Bullard. We’ve even picked up some games in Jacksonville, different teams. Anywhere he can play, we… Continue reading Texas athlete’s heart stops after being hit in chest with baseball
Raphael Varane: Man Utd & France defender says heading has ‘damaged his body’
Raphael Varane says he has "damaged his body" because of the continued impact of heading the ball.
A 6-year-old went into cardiac arrest after he was hit by a baseball. His mom saved his life
While playing baseball in Lake Worth, Florida, 6-year-old Oscar Stuebe was hit by a fly ball that sent him into cardiac arrest. Due to quick thinking and CPR from his mother, Sarah Stuebe, Oscar will soon be running the bases again — but this time, he’ll be wearing a chest protector.
A fastball to the chest sent college baseball player into cardiac arrest
The fastball that came toward DiCarlo at 80-plus miles per hour hit him in the chest. He took two steps and collapsed.
Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with EU soccer club to spread awareness (Video)
Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with Manchester 62 Football Club to spread awareness and support in the fight against concussions and CTE in the beautiful game. “To head the ball up to 20 times per week, that's a 1,000 headers per year if you are playing year round. No only do we not prevent these billions… Continue reading Concussion Legacy Foundation partners with EU soccer club to spread awareness (Video)
Soccer headers linked to memory issues
With the Women's World Cup kicking off this week, the focus of the sports world turns to soccer -- the most popular sport in the world and one continuing to grow in the United States. However, new research is calling attention to one of the risks of the game, heading the ball, which studies find… Continue reading Soccer headers linked to memory issues
First female athlete diagnosed with CTE
The issue of repetitive head trauma has come to the fore in numerous sports in recent years, including rugby league and union, soccer and the NFL and NHL in the United States. Researchers said former Australian rules football player Heather Anderson has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the first known case of… Continue reading First female athlete diagnosed with CTE
Unequal Partners with Hometown Pro Lacrosse Star Matt Rambo
Unequal Technologies, a leading manufacturer of highly acclaimed lacrosse protection gear, is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with professional attackman Matt Rambo, widely recognized as one of the most exceptional players in the sport of lacrosse today. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the lacrosse industry, bringing together the expertise of Unequal Technologies… Continue reading Unequal Partners with Hometown Pro Lacrosse Star Matt Rambo
Yahoo Sports — … the threat of commotio cordis “became real”…”
The lingering question in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s collapse and recovery is whether certain sports should mandate commotio cordis protective gear. Rob Vito has built a reputation as a smooth salesman since he began making military-grade protective gear for athletes more than a decade ago. He once had someone smash a Louisville Slugger across… Continue reading Yahoo Sports — … the threat of commotio cordis “became real”…”