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RNZ News
15-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Headgear actually helping rugby players
sport health 30 minutes ago While some rugby players choose to wear headgear, those thin, foam caps don't prevent concussions, so many choose not to. But now, research has found isotropic materials may offer more comfort and protection for players. Nick Draper, Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Canterbury chats to Jesse.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist's fatal plane crash deemed an 'act of suicide'
Dirt track Hall of Famer Scott Bloomquist attends an event April 9, 2023, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. Bloomquist died in a plane crash Aug. 16. (Chris McDill / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist's death in a 2024 plane crash likely was caused by "the pilot's intentional flight into a building as an act of suicide," according to a report issued this week by the National Transportation Safety Board. Bloomquist, a 2002 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee, was the pilot and sole occupant of a a two-seat 1938 Piper J3 aircraft that crashed into a barn on his family's property Aug. 16 in Mooresburg, Tenn. He was 60. Advertisement "The pilot departed from a private airstrip and overflew his property," states the NTSB's aviation investigation final report, which does not mention Bloomquist by name. "The airplane subsequently impacted a barn adjacent to the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the fuselage was mostly consumed by the postimpact fire that ensued. "The pilot was fatally injured. ... The autopsy report listed the cause of death as blunt force injuries and the manner of death as suicide." According to the report, Bloomquist did not have a pilot's certificate. Bloomquist's family issued a statement to Fox Sports coinciding with the report's release. Advertisement Read more: John Brenkus, risk-taking host of 'Sport Science,' dies after battle with depression "At this time, the family of Scott Bloomquist is not making any public statements regarding the plane crash or the recent NTSB findings," the statement said. "They are focused on supporting one another and respectfully request privacy as they navigate this difficult period. "We appreciate your understanding and ask that the media refrain from further inquiries at this time." Known for his long hair and tough-guy attitude, Bloomquist started his racing career at Corona Raceway in 1980 and is said to have won more than 600 races overall. Following Bloomquist's death, Bristol Motor Speedway president and manager Jerry Caldwell said the late driver was 'arguably the greatest dirt late model racer in the sport's history.' Advertisement Bloomquist was in a motorcycle accident in March 2019 and suffered serious injuries to his right leg and hip that would cause complications for years afterward. In June 2023, Bloomquist told Dirt on Dirt that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it had been caught early. He said that he was expected to make a full recovery after surgery and treatment. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Brenkus' Suicide CONFIRMED; ESPN Star's Family Statement Revisited in New Light
The tragic death of 'Sport Science' host John Brenkus has now been officially ruled a suicide by the Virginia Medical Examiner. While his family's statement days ago hinted at his battle with depression, they never confirmed the cause of death — until now. Brenkus, 54, revolutionized the sports world with his Emmy-winning show. As tributes pour in, the painful truth behind his passing has left fans and colleagues heartbroken. Watch to know what truly happened.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese baseball legend with ties to the Dodgers, dies at 89
Legendary Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima attends an event on Jan. 19, 2008, in Chiba, Japan. Nagashima has died at 89, his former team confirmed Tuesday. (Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images) Former Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima, one of the biggest stars of Nippon Professional Baseball, died early Tuesday morning of pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital, his former team said in a statement. He was 89. Nagashima played third base for the Giants from 1958 to 1974. Along with fellow superstar first baseman Sadaharu Oh, Nagashima led the team to 11 Japan Series titles, including nine straight from 1965 to 1973. He retired with a .305 batting average, 2,471 hits, 1,522 RBIs and 444 home runs. Advertisement He was one of Japan's biggest celebrities, so much so that his 1965 marriage to Akiko Nishimura was nationally televised and was reportedly the country's most-watched program of the year. In 1975, Nagashima became the Giants' manager but was fired in 1980 after not leading the team to a Japan Series title. He returned as manager from 1993 to 2001, however, and led the Giants to championships in 1994 and 2000, with future MLB outfielder Hideki Matsui as his star player. Read more: John Brenkus, risk-taking host of 'Sport Science,' dies after battle with depression Current Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani took to Instagram on Tuesday to honor Nagashima. He posted three pictures of the two of them together, including two from the Dodgers' trip to Tokyo in February for two games against the Chicago Cubs. Advertisement 'May your soul rest in peace,' Ohtani wrote in Japanese. Nagashima could have become the first Japanese MLB player, and he could have done so as a member of the Dodgers. In the spring of 1961, the Yomiuri Giants visited Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla., to train and play exhibition games. Shigeo Nagashima stands between San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds, left, and New York Mets manager Art Howe at an event in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2002. (David Guttenfelder / Associated Press) Then-Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley is said to have been so impressed with Nagashima — who in the previous season had won the second of what would be six straight batting crowns in Nippon's Central League — that he offered to buy Nagashima's contract from Giants owner Matsutaro Shoriki. Shoriki turned O'Malley down, and pitcher Masanori Murakami ended up becoming the first Japanese MLB player when he debuted with the San Francisco Giants in 1965. Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck also attempted to purchase Nagashima's contract in 1968 but also was thwarted by Shoriki. Advertisement Nagashima maintained a close relationship with the Dodgers and the O'Malley family, particularly with Walter's son Peter, according to Walter O'Malley's website. The Dodgers posted a tribute to Nagashima on X, featuring a photo of the 1988 Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame inductee with legendary Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda. "The Dodgers mourn the passing of Shigeo Nagashima, Japan's 'Mr. Baseball,' who died Tuesday in Tokyo at age 89," the team wrote. "Nagashima became a legend for the Yomiuri Giants, who have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the Dodgers from as far back as the 1960s. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and generations of fans." Advertisement Nagashima's wife, Akiko, died in 2007. They had four children, including oldest son Kazushige, a former professional baseball player who played for the Yomiuri Giants and Yakult Swallows in Japan, as well as 53 games for the Class A-Advanced Vero Beach Dodgers minor league affiliate in 1992. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Sport Science' star John Brenkus' cause of death confirmed as suicide by medical examiner
John Brenkus, the creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning show Sport Science, died by suicide, the Virginia Department of Health's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to TMZ Sports. The news of Brenkus' demise at age 54 was shared by his family on Sunday. In their note, the family revealed that the star had been privately battling depression. 'John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025,' the family wrote in a heartfelt statement posted on X. The entire statement reads, "It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away. John, co-founder of BASE Productions, founder of and co-creator and host of the 6-time Emmy Award-winning Sport Science, had been battling depression. John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025. His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help. " Brenkus rose to fame in the early 2000s with Sport Science, a series that merged science and athleticism to break down the performance mechanics of elite athletes. The show gained a global fan following after being picked up by ESPN. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo Tributes poured in across social media from colleagues and fans alike. NFL insider Adam Schefter and former NFL star Marcellus Wiley were among those who shared their memories and condolences online, remembering Brenkus for his groundbreaking work and warm personality. His death has sent shockwaves through both the sports and broadcasting communities, with many expressing sorrow and underscoring the importance of mental health awareness. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
