9-year-old Tyson Hernandez is from Bullard, Texas. According to his mother Brittani Hernandez, he's been playing baseball since he was just three. During the first inning of opening day, Tyson was on second base attempting to steal third. He was sliding feet first into the base when he was hit in the chest with the… Continue reading ‘Can happen to anyone’s kid’: Boy’s heart stops after he’s hit in chest by 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
We believe that organizations should consider integrating headgear recommendations into their safety protocols, much like shin guards were once optional but are now mandatory. By making headgear a normal part of equipment from a young age, we can cultivate a culture of safety without stigma.
Raphael Varane says he has "damaged his body" because of the continued impact of heading the ball.
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.
The fastball that came toward DiCarlo at 80-plus miles per hour hit him in the chest. He took two steps and collapsed.
An 18-year-old basketball player (M.V.) was hit in the chest by an inadvertent light blow from an opponent's elbow and collapsed during the game, which was filmed and documented. Rapid CPR and one defibrillation shock saved his life.
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)
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
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
