Umpire Bucknor Exits After Foul Tip to Mask
#MLB #SportsSafetyUmpire C.B. Bucknor left a Rays-Brewers game after a foul tip from Nick Fortes struck his mask in the second inning. The 63-year-old was checked on and exited, causing a 13-minute delay and a crew change. read more
Boxer in Coma After First-Round Knockout
#Boxing #SportsSafetyIsis Sio, a 19-year-old junior flyweight boxer, is in a medically induced coma after a first-round knockout loss. She received immediate medical attention and was hospitalized following the bout in San Bernardino, California. read more
Boxer Collapses in Corner, Fight Ends in Scare
#Boxing #SportsSafetyBoxer Joe George Jr. collapsed in his corner after the first round against Atif Oberlton. He regained consciousness but could not continue, leading to a TKO win for Oberlton. George was stretchered from the ring following the scary incident. read more
Hoiberg: Court Storming Risked My Pacemaker
#CourtStorming #SportsSafetyNebraska coach Fred Hoiberg explained his swiping motion at a fan's phone was due to his pacemaker, citing medical advice about device interference. He apologized to the Iowa staff member he accidentally struck. Iowa apologized for the security breach. read more
Rousey, Carano Face Rigorous Medicals for Comeback
#MMA #SportsSafetyRonda Rousey and Gina Carano face extensive medical and neurological testing for their May 16 MMA comeback. The California commission mandates this due to Rousey's concussion history and Carano's age and long inactivity. read more