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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Charges pending after man dies at the hospital hours after being hit by vehicle overnight
Criminal charges are expected to be filed after a man who was hit by a vehicle in Pittsburgh's Bluff neighborhood died at the hospital. Pittsburgh Police said officers from Zone 2 were called to the area of Vine Street and Fifth Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of a person being hit by a vehicle. When police arrived at the scene, they found a man in the roadway who police say had a significant head injury. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The man has not been identified. Witnesses told police that the man who was driving the vehicle tried to leave on foot and bystanders restrained him until officers arrived at the scene. Police say investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. The driver was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and police say "charges are forthcoming." Police say that the city's Vision Zero Fatal Crash Response Team will make a visit to the site of the crash to evaluate possible changes that can be made to help reduce and eliminate deadly crashes in the city.
The Star
12-08-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Women's Rugby World Cup players to wear mouthguards that light up on heavy impact
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's World Cup - Final - England v New Zealand - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - November 12, 2022 New Zealand celebrate winning the Women's World Cup with the trophy REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo (Reuters) -Players at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup will sport high-tech mouthguards that light up red when they suffer heavy head impacts, in a move aimed at improving player safety and reducing concussion, British media reported. The smart gumshields will send an alert to the match-day doctor warning of possible concussions during the August 22 to September 27 tournament in England, while referees will be advised to stop play upon seeing the red flash. The LED mouthguards are set to be implemented in top-flight rugby next season following the Women's Rugby World Cup, British media reported. The technology builds on World Rugby's introduction of smart mouthguards as part of the Head Injury Assessment (HIA) process in October 2023, which debuted in the WXV women's competition that year before being integrated into the HIA from January 2024. "If you want to be involved in the off-field assessment, you need to be wearing the mouthguard, so there are male players who opt out of getting an off-field HIA because they don't want to wear an instrumented mouthguard," Dr Eanna Falvey, chief medical officer at World Rugby, was quoted as saying by The Times. "We've had players who decided that they don't like the fact that it's a Bluetooth device, we've had players that feel it's uncomfortable, we've had players who don't want to know. "The women's leagues and teams and competitions, I don't know the reason for it, but they're much more likely to collaborate, they're much more accepting and excited about opportunities in technology. "We have full opt-in for the World Cup now. There are two people wearing braces so they physically can't wear it, but other than that we're full opt-in." Reuters has contacted World Rugby for comment. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Lincoln Feast,)
7NEWS
16-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Sydney stars Justin McInerney and Joel Amartey in hot water for high bumps in win over Carlton
The Sydney Swans will be sweating on the fate of two of their players, with Justin McInerney and Joel Amartey to come under match review scrutiny for high shots during their team's clash with Carlton on Friday night. While the Swans' managed to pull of an important victory — thanks largely to the heroics of Isaac Heeney — there will be concerns for coach Dean Cox, again, as he contemplates more games without key stars.. There was a twist in the McInerney bump, however, that could spare the midfielder from suspension, or at least see him miss only one match. Silvagni was later seen on the bench following the incident and was subbed out of the game. While it was first thought that Silvagni had failed his concussion test, it was later revealed that a groin injury was the reason he was sidelined. The likely grading for McInerney is intentional conduct, low impact and high contact, which would attract a one-match sanction, but there could be an argument around the intent. Questions will also be asked of Carlton, however, following that incident in the second quarter as to why Silvagni didn't get off the ground quicker to have a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) test. The doctor was seen on the sidelines trying to get Silvagni's attention, but the gun defender either didn't see him or deliberately ignored him. Star Seven commentator Alister Nicholson said the umpires had the power to stop the game if they thought Silvagni — who did not appear groggy — needed to go off. 'I wouldn't be surprised to see that happen,' Nicholson said as time ticked on and Silvagni remained in the action. 'He's playing hard to get, Jack Silvagni.' Richmond legend Matthew Richardson added: 'The player always thinks he's OK.' He said: 'If you're not feeling any symptons ... obviously Silvagni has told him (the doctor) he's fine.' Of course, it's not up Silvagni to make that call. Meanwhile, Swans forward Joel Amartey could be facing another stint on the sidelines after his bump on Jordan Boyd left the Carlton defender concussed. Amartey had collected Boyd high late in the fourth quarter. The key forward was playing in his first game since round five after recovering from a hamstring injury. Carlton coach Michael Voss confirmed Boyd suffered a concussion, meaning the defender will miss at least their clash against top-eight team GWS. 'I'm sure they'll get looked at and get looked at very closely and should be treated accordingly,' Voss said of the incident. ''Boydie', he's obviously got concussion protocols now from that hit, so he's not doing so well in there at the moment.' Sydney are already without Lewis Melican, who is serving a three-match ban for striking, and McInerney was previously banned for three games for a bump on Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich. That incident was graded as careless, severe impact and high contact. 'I've had a brief look at (the Amartey bump), but that will be in the AFL's hands now,' Cox said after the victory. 'We want to make sure that we play within the rules and this was no different.' Praising Amartey, he added: 'It was good to have him back. He provided a really strong focal point for our playing group. 'That's what he does for our footy club and we'll see what action takes from here.' Cox said he hadn't seen the McInerney bump. 'But our message to the players is get to that line, not over it,' he said. 'One thing you want the players to be certainly aware of is there's a line that you need to go to and you can't cross it. 'If you do cross it, there is consequence for that.'
Times of Oman
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
"Don't think there was issue with lights": Pakistan's Tayyab Tahir gives his take on Rachin's injury incident
Karachi : Pakistan batter Tayyab Tahir dismissed the speculation about Rachin Ravindra being stuck by the ball due to an issue with the floodlight during the first match of the ODI tri-nation series between the Men in Green and New Zealand last week in Lahore. The unfortunate injury incident occurred in the 38th over of the second innings, when Rachin attempted to complete a catch off Michael Bracewell. During his attempt, he seemingly lost sight of the ball due to floodlights and took a heavy blow to his face. He went off the pitch after he started to bleed. The incident became the talk of the town and left the fans and former cricketers divided into two sections. While some believe floodlight was the cause behind the incident, others have downplayed the speculation. Tayyab weighed in on the entire incident and felt the lights were not at fault for Rachin's injury due to the elevation of the ball. "I don't think there was an issue with the lights. Ravindra didn't get struck by the ball because of the lights. The ball wasn't that high in the air," Tayyab said in a press conference in Karachi. After the incident, New Zealand Cricket released a statement to reveal the nature of Rachin's injury, which read, "Ravindra was forced from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over." "He sustained a laceration to the forehead, which has been addressed and treated at the ground but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA (Head Injury Assessment) well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes," the statement added. The injury left Rachin unavailable for New Zealand's second match of the tri-series against South Africa on Monday. Devon Conway was called in to replace Rachin, and he made the most of the opportunity. He played a blistering 97-run knock as the Blackcaps cruised to a comfortable 6-wicket win.
Gulf Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
New Zealand's Ravindra suffers sickening head injury in Pakistan ODI
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra suffered a sickening blow to the head after he appeared to misjudge a catch during his team's ODI victory over Pakistan on Saturday night. The 25-year-old was fielding at deep square leg when he seemed to lose sight of the ball against the Gaddafi Stadium floodlights as he shaped to take a catch to dismiss Khushdil Shah. Blood poured from the head of a dazed Ravindra while the crowd looked on with concern. After being treated, he left the field holding a bandage tight to his bloodied forehead. "Ravindra was forced from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over," a New Zealand Cricket spokesman told cricinfo. "He sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA (Head Injury Assessment) well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes." Earlier Ravindra had scored 25 from 19 balls at the top of the order as New Zealand piled up 330-6 before his team went on to claim a 78-run win. The match was part of a tri-nations series which also features South Africa and is a warm-up ahead of the Champions Trophy later this month.
