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SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009

NEWS ABOUT: sports deaths

sports deaths stories: 4 news briefs

 Braves Fan Dies
 in Upper-Deck Fall 

Lands in lower level after plummet

(Newser Summary) - An Atlanta Braves fan died after plummeting from the upper deck at Atlanta’s Turner Field, WSBTV.com reports. The 25-year-old man fell to the field-level concourse behind home plate during the bottom of the 8th inning in last night’s game against the New York Mets, a police rep said; he was pronounced dead at a hospital soon afterward. More »

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Cheerleading's Brave New World Raises Safety Worries

Injuries on the rise; recent death highlights concerns

(Newser Summary) - As cheerleading has become a spectacle of acrobatic feats with its own events, injuries—some of them deadly—have been on the rise, ABC News reports. In the latest example, a 20-year-old woman died after being accidentally kicked in the chest during a Massachusetts competition last weekend. She suffered damage to her lungs more often seen in car crashes. More »

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 Deaths Threaten 
 Equestrian Event 

12 deaths and Olympian's critical injury causes debate over risks

(Newser Summary) - Twelve deaths and several injuries have spurred debate over the safety of the demanding equestrian sport known as "eventing," the New York Times reports. The sport, considered by many to be the ultimate test of horse and rider, grabbed the spotlight last month when one of the world's finest riders nearly died in a fall. More »

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Freeskiers Do It for the Thrills

Death-defying sport doesn't come with a big paycheck

(Newser Summary) - Freeskiing, extreme skiing, call it what you like—just don't say it's a stable career. Freeskiers admit that their work is risky and low-paying, but skiers and fans alike indulge in the adrenaline rush of danger. "It's the same reason people watch NASCAR," said Steve Winter, who founded a ski film company in Redmond, Utah. "There's always that possibility that something can go wrong." More »

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