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New York Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Injured Pirates fan Kavan Markwood still hospitalized, has ‘a lot of back pain'
Kavan Markwood, the fan who fell over the Roberto Clemente Wall at a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs last week, remains hospitalized and has started physical therapy. 'I'm all right,' Markwood told TribLive on Wednesday in his first interview since the incident. 'I can't really sleep. I have a lot of back pain.' Advertisement He spoke to Trib Live before a physical therapy appointment and said he has not watched any videos of his 21-foot fall from the right-field stands at PNC Park on April 30. Markwood hit a wall on the way down and landed on the warning track, where medical staff took him off the field on a stretcher. The 20-year-old arrived at Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. Dr. Al Philp, Allegheny General's chief medical officer, confirmed to WTAE that Markwood suffered injuries to his skull, spine, ribs and lungs. 'I'm happy to say that he's progressed well,' Philp told WTAE on Wednesday. 'He's at a point now where he's off the breathing machine, he's out of the intensive care unit, and is preparing to move on to the next step, which will be physical therapy, rehab.' As of Thursday afternoon, a GoFundMe account raising money for Markwood's medical bills had received over $58,000 in donations, nearly matching its $60,000 goal. Jennifer Phillips, who described herself as the mother of Markwood's girlfriend, started the GoFundMe. Phillips has provided updates on Markwood's health on the GoFundMe page and shared Monday that he took his first steps in the hospital. Phillips wrote Saturday that Markwood was 'awake, alert, and able to speak.' Markwood graduated from South Allegheny High School near Pittsburgh in 2022. He played football at South Allegheny and later at Walsh University and Wheeling University.
Fox News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Pirates fan speaks for 1st time since horrifying fall over wall at PNC Park
Kavan Markwood, the Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell over 20 feet onto the PNC Park warning track last week, has spoken for the first time since his horrifying accident. Markwood laid on the dirt in right field after flipping multiple times through the air during the seventh inning of the Pirates' game against the Chicago Cubs. Other than the medical staff from both teams and EMS running out to assess Markwood, the entire ballpark was stunned by what they witnessed. The 20-year-old suffered a broken neck, clavicle and back after the accident, but Markwood said he is "all right" despite the long road to recovery ahead. "I can't really sleep. I have a lot of back pain," he told TribLive. Markwood described his injuries as "broken everything," which also included a swollen hand. "I think when I get home, I'll just put ice on it," he added. A GoFundMe was set up by his girlfriend's mother, Jennifer Phillips, and Markwood told TribLive that he is grateful for all the support he's gotten to help with medical bills. As of Wednesday night, the GoFundMe account raised more than $51,000. Markwood took a big step in his recovery on Monday, walking for the first time. "He's showing real strength, and we're staying hopeful for a smooth recovery, Phillips wrote as an update on the GoFundMe page. "This will also require plenty of rest and following instructions from the great doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital." After the accident, Markwood was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital's trauma unit, where he was in critical condition. Pittsburgh Public Safety labeled what happened as an accident, as fans around Markwood said he had gotten excited about a Pirates' rally during the game and proceeded to take his shirt off and pour beer on himself before the fall, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Markwood played for two Division II football programs, Walsh University and Wheeling University. He played at Wheeling in 2023, appearing in four games, according to the team's site. Andrew McCutchen, who hit a double just before Markwood fell, sent a prayer out on X. "Truly hate what happened tonight," he wrote. "Cant help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight. I hope he pulls thru. May God Bless you all. Good night." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man Who Fell From Stands at Pittsburgh Pirates Game Identified
Originally appeared on E! Online There's an update on the health of a devoted baseball fan. Kavan Markwood, 20, has been identified, according to NBC News Chicago, as the attendee who fell from the stands of the April 30 MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. According to a GoFundMe created by the mom of his girlfriend Alonna, Jennifer Phillips, while Kavan was brought to a local Pittsburgh hospital in critical condition after his fall, he's experienced an encouraging health update. 'As of this morning, Kavan is awake, alert, and able to speak,' Jennifer wrote in a May 3 update to the page. 'After everything he's been through since the accident on Wednesday night, this progress feels nothing short of miraculous.' She continued, 'He still has a long road ahead of him, but today brought a moment of hope that we've all been holding onto.' Kavan was a 2022 South Allegheny High School graduate and talented member of their football team, according to local outlet TribLive. After graduating from South Allegheny—where he was named firsts-team all-conference and team MVP as a senior—Kavan continued to play at Walsh University and Wheeling University, per the outlet. More from E! Online Holly Madison Says She 'Hated' Having 'Disgusting' Group Sex With Ex Hugh Hefner Met Gala: Anna Wintour Has Banned These Foods from the Annual Event Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Details Son Garrison's Final Hours Before His Death By Suicide Following his accident, district spokeswoman Laura Thomson told TribLive Kavan 'is a hardworking, highly resilient young man.' 'He's a fighter. He's going to need that resiliency now. But he has it,' she continued. 'He's touched a lot of lives at South Allegheny. We're a small community. He's a household name here. Everyone knows him.' She noted he has the 'prayers and support' of the entire community. Former South Allegheny football coach Frank Cortazzo was similarly complimentary about his former player. 'Kavan is not only an outstanding athlete but an even more exceptional young man,' the coach shared in a written statement with TribLive. 'His resilience, heart and strength are truly unmatched. Please keep him, his family and his friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this challenging time.' Following the accident—which saw the game paused as Kavan was attended to by team and local medical personnel—a number of individuals involved with the Pittsburgh Pirates shared their shock over the incident, including outfielder and designated hitter Andrew McCutchen. 'Truly hate what happened tonight,' he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, following the game. 'Cant[sic] help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight. I hope he pulls thru. May God Bless you all.' (E! and NBC News Chicago are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Pirates Fan in Critical Condition After Fall Identified as Ex-Standout Football Player
The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell over the top of a 21-foot outfield wall at PNC Park has been identified as a former standout football player, as he remains in critical condition after Wednesday's incident. The man has been identified as Kavan Markwood, according to reports from Pittsburgh newspaper TribLive, ESPN and The Athletic, on Thursday, May 1. Markwood was a 2022 South Allegheny High School graduate and was named the football team's MVP in his senior year, according to The Athletic. He went on to play college football at Walsh University and Wheeling University, TribLive reported. 'Everyone at South Allegheny would say he is a hardworking, highly resilient young man. He's a fighter. He's going to need that resiliency now. But he has it,' South Allegheny School District spokeswoman Laura Thomson told TribLive. 'He's touched a lot of lives at South Allegheny. We're a small community. He's a household name here. Everyone knows him. He has the prayers and the support of the South Allegheny community.' Markwood's football coach Frank Cortazzo said the former linebacker is 'not only an outstanding athlete but an even more exceptional young man.''His resilience, heart and strength are truly unmatched,' Markwood's former coach told TribLive. 'Please keep him, his family and his friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this challenging time.' Related: Fan Rushed to Hospital After Falling 21 Feet from Stands During Pittsburgh Pirates Game Markwood was at the game with his girlfriend and another friend, CBS News reported. The friend with Markwood and his girlfriend reportedly jumped down from the fence to check on Markwood after he fell. He remains in the hospital in critical condition, according to the reports. The Pittsburgh area native fell from the 21-foot fence in right field during the seventh inning of the Pirates' game on Wednesday, April 30 against the Chicago Cubs, PEOPLE previously reported. Players immediately waved for medical staff to come help the fan, who was treated on the field before being carted off and rushed to a local hospital. The incident shook players, coaches, and fans in attendance at the game. 'We are all deeply saddened and truly heartbroken after the terrible accident that occurred [Wednesday] night,' Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement this week. 'It was one of the most difficult moments many of us have ever experienced. We are devastated.' Related: Chiefs Player Tershawn Wharton Saves Young Fan Who Falls from the Stands in Scary Moment During Game Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pirates star outfield Andrew McCutcen was batting when Markwood fell and said the team is 'devastated' over the incident, which Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said is being treated as an accident. "We're just hoping for the best for him," McCutchen told reporters, according to ESPN. "I hope he pulls through because he's the reason why we are here. He's the reason why we play the game. People that show their support so we can do something we love, partly because of him and because of fans. So, I just pray that he's all right." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pens Points: One Game Remaining
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston played game No. 81 on Sunday afternoon. With Boston getting out to a 3-0 lead, the Penguins attempted to claw back, but could only muster one goal in a flat 4-1 loss. [Recap] Advertisement The Penguins paid tribute to former general manager Ray Shero before their game on Sunday after Shero unexpectedly died last week at 62. [NHL] Shero's tenure as general manager was filled with euphoric ups and heartbreaking downs, but the fact remains that he turned a young Penguins squad into Stanley Cup champions in just three years. How was he able to accomplish it? [Trib Live] 'Sometimes, if you want to score, go to the net, and something good can happen.' Forward Valtteri Puustinen hopes to score more dirty goals and find success closer to the net. [Trib Live] A select few Penguins players played collegiate hockey rather than the junior leagues in Canada. They all ended up playing in the world's top hockey league, but their routes to the top varied for different reasons. [Trib Live] News and notes from around the NHL... Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to professional hockey on Friday in a 2-0 win for the AHL's Colorado Eagles after not playing since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final due to multiple knee surgeries. [NHL] Advertisement The Winnipeg Jets clinched the NHL's Presidents' Trophy for the first time in franchise history on Sunday night despite a 4-1 loss. [TSN] More from
