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Despite a scary head injury that sent him to the hospital, 18-year-old Chelsea player Jesse Derry is grateful for his Premier League debut and ready to return. His positive attitude after a frightening moment shows the resilience of young athletes.
After losing their 14-year-old son Josh to sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball game, Joe and Taiye Oguns created a foundation to bring heart screening to young athletes across Australia. Their work could save thousands of young lives.
A coastal district in India just became the country's first to combine thrilling water sports with official safety oversight. Tourists can now enjoy paramotor flights and jet ski rides knowing a dedicated committee monitors their wellbeing.
When a skydiver's parachute caught on Virginia Tech's scoreboard during a spring game, first responders jumped into action and brought them down safely. What could have been a tragedy became a testament to quick thinking and professional rescue work.
Ghana is launching protections for fans and athletes before the 2026 FIFA World Cup to prevent trafficking and fraud. The move comes after warnings that major tournaments create opportunities for exploitation.
As climate change drives temperatures higher, states are stepping up with new safety rules to protect young athletes from deadly heat illness. Six states now lead the nation with gold-standard protections including cooling tubs and heat monitoring equipment.
A low-cost sticker that alerts athletes to dangerous head impacts could revolutionize concussion detection across all helmet sports. Three snowboarders tested the innovation at a major competition in Aspen this February.
New Zealand sailor Louis Sinclair is recovering at home after breaking both legs in a high-speed sailing collision that hospitalized two athletes and destroyed two racing boats. Despite the severity of his injuries, doctors expect him to make a full recovery. ##
Britain's medal-favorite skeleton team designed cutting-edge safety helmets for the Winter Olympics, but officials say the innovative gear breaks shape rules. The team's fighting back because the helmets are proven safer than anything else on the track.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner was on the verge of shock defeat in 40-degree Melbourne heat until tournament officials invoked a life-saving break. The defending Australian Open champion admits he "got lucky" when soaring temperatures triggered protocols that let him recover from severe cramping.
A 14-year-old basketball player's life was saved when he went into cardiac arrest during a school game, thanks to quick action by a nurse and coach. Their heroic response turned a terrifying moment into a story of hope.