injuries
Distance Cyclist Danny Chew Paralyzed in Accident
A legend in the Pittsburgh cycling community, Chew had a brief dizzy spell that caused him to veer off the road and lose control of his bike.
Why I Still Watch Football, Even Though It's An Immoral, Terrible Game
There are so many reasons to stop watching football, but there is still one that keeps me coming back.
Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Injury Sounds Absolutely Horrible
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's injury was reportedly so severe, one source said trainers may have saved his leg acting as quickly as they did.
Twisted Blister: Rich Hill and Baseball's Biggest Little Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers' prized deadline acquisition has spent a month recovering from a blister on his middle finger. How can such a small injury be so damaging to MLB pitchers?
Aerial Camera Falls at Rio's Olympic Park, Injuring Two Women
There hasn't been any word on how or why the cables holding the camera broke.
What Are the Most Dangerous Sports at the Summer Olympics?
How is badminton more dangerous than the luge?
Jimmy Graham Versus Football’s Sneaky Career-Ruiner, the Torn Patellar Tendon
The Seattle Seahawks have been broadcasting a message about their All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham to anyone who will hear it: "We are not worried." History suggests it's not so simple.
Is it Ethical to Feel Ownership Over the Players We Love?
Ownership takes a range of forms: demanding players take on serious physical risks to enhance the spectacle of the game, turn down lucrative contracts in favour of loyalty, and have their private medical and personal information made public.
Home Plate Ump Paul Emmel Gushes Blood After Bat to the Head
The home plate umpire was said to be fully alert, but that is a lot of blood.
Injuries And Indecision Have The Mets On The Edge Of Panic Mode
A year after their miracle run to the World Series, the Mets have been hit by injuries and hobbled by indecision. It's not time to panic, but it's time to get to work.
With All We Know About Concussions, Why Do We Still Love Football?
We know repeatedly getting hit in the head is dangerous, so why do we keep doing it in the name of football?
Meat and Poultry Processing Plants Are Incredibly Dangerous Places to Work
While the incidence of serious injuries appears to be going down statistically for America's slaughterhouse and meat processing workers, it's likely that these issues are underreported.