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The article discusses the risks of brain trauma and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) associated with contact sports such as boxing, American football, and rugby. It highlights the case of Davey Browne Jr., a professional boxer who suffered severe brain damage due to repeated blows to the head, leading to dementia, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The article also mentions Amy Lavelle, the partner of Browne Jr., who is struggling with the long-term health implications of her relationship with him.

The article suggests that there needs to be more education and awareness about the risks associated with these sports, particularly for young athletes. It also highlights the need for better safety measures and regulations to prevent brain injuries.

In terms of related topics, the article mentions:

* Insight: In-depth stories from the world of sport
* Boxing
* American football

The article also includes a list of upcoming boxing events and promotions, as well as information on how to get in touch with BBC Sport.
 
🤯 I'm so worried about these young athletes putting their brains at risk just for a competitive edge or the thrill of the game 🏋️‍♂️. It's heartbreaking to think that Davey Browne Jr.'s story could've been avoided if he had better protection and support in place 💔. As someone who loves sports, I think we need to acknowledge that there are real costs associated with the physicality involved 😔. More education and awareness about CTE and brain injuries would be a great starting point 📚. We also need to encourage athletes to prioritize their health over winning at all costs 🏆. And while it's not just boxing, I feel like American football is another sport that needs to take some hard looks at its safety protocols ⚫️🔪
 
I'm so worried about these contact sports 🤕... I mean, we know they're high-risk, but it's crazy how many people are getting hurt and suffering from CTE 💔. It's like, yeah, we need to be aware of the risks, but can't we also prioritize player safety? 🤦‍♂️ I'm thinking more education and proper training would go a long way. And what about better helmets or safety gear? Those things are expensive, though... still, it's worth it if it means preventing long-term brain damage 😔.
 
Man, can you believe what's happening to these athletes? It's like they're being forced to pay for their own injuries with their mental health 🤕. I mean, I love the thrill of a good match, but not at the cost of your brain, right? 😩 It's crazy that there isn't more awareness about this stuff, especially when it comes to young athletes who are just trying to follow their dreams.

We need better safety measures and rules in place, like they do in other countries 🤔. And education is key - we need to teach these kids (and their parents) about the risks involved so they can make informed decisions. It's not fair that some people have to suffer like Davey Browne Jr. did. We gotta step up and help them out 🙏.
 
🤕 I feel so bad for Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle 😔 he's just an example of what can happen when you're not careful about your head injuries, ya know? 🤯 those sports are supposed to be all about winning and being a champ, but sometimes it comes at a huge cost 💸 I'm all for more awareness and education about the risks, especially for young athletes who might not fully understand the consequences of getting hit in the head too many times 🤓

I mean, it's not like they're just going to stop playing their favorite sports because of some brain damage 😩 but we gotta make sure they know how to take care of themselves, ya feel? 💪 and yeah, better safety measures would be awesome 👍 can't have people suffering like Davey Browne Jr. for the sake of a win 🏆💔
 
omg I just got my head scanned at the doc because I was hit so hard by my hubby last wkend lol 😂 I know it sounds crazy but he's super into that UFC stuff & I'm like super worried about him all the time 🤯 anyway back to this news... CTE is like totally a real thing now right? 🙌 I mean I've heard of it in movies and stuff but to see it happening to people in real life is just heartbreaking 💔 my cousin's friend was a pro footballer & he's been having some serious memory issues lately so yeah this stuff is for real. I think the gov should like totally regulate these sports more or something 🤷‍♀️ and make sure athletes get the proper care & support if they do end up getting hurt. it's just not worth risking your brain, you know? 😊
 
I'm so worried about these contact sports 🤕... I mean, I know they're meant to be exciting and all that, but the risks are just not worth it, you know? 🤷‍♀️ Davey Browne Jr.'s case is literally heartbreaking - how could someone who's supposed to be a hero end up like that? 😔 It makes me think about all the young athletes out there, getting into these sports without really understanding the risks. We need more awareness and education, for sure! 📚 I mean, can't we just make them wear some kind of helmet or something? 🤯 But seriously, it's not just about the physical safety - it's also about mental health. Amy Lavelle's story is a real eye-opener... I don't know how she copes with all that stress and pressure 😩. Anyway, more regulation and education are definitely needed - we can't just sit back and watch people get hurt 🙅‍♀️.
 
I think it's crazy that we're still debating whether or not these sports are worth the risk 🤯. On one hand, I mean, come on, you can't just sit at home watching TV and claim to be a true athlete 🏋️‍♂️. But then again, is it really fair to put your brain through all that punishment just for the sake of being a pro? 😬

And don't even get me started on the safety measures 💡. I think they're kinda inadequate, you know? Like, we need better helmets and stuff 🤷‍♀️. But at the same time, can we really just shut down these sports entirely? I mean, where would all those talented athletes go? 🤔

I'm not sure what's more concerning, though - the risk of brain damage or the fact that we're still making a profit off it 💸. Like, is it worth the cost to Davey Browne Jr.'s mental health and all? 🤕 Ugh, I don't know... maybe I'm just being too harsh? 😔
 
Ugh, just read about this boxer who's like, totally suffered so much because of his sport 🤕. I mean, I know it's part of the game, but can't we do more to protect these athletes? Like, seriously, brain trauma is no joke 💀. The stats are crazy - repeated blows to the head can lead to dementia, depression, and even suicidal thoughts 😔. It's like, what's the point of winning a championship if you're not even going to be able to enjoy your own life afterwards? 🤷‍♂️

And it's not just the athletes who are affected - their loved ones are too 🤝. I mean, can you imagine having a partner who's slowly losing their mind and health due to something that's supposed to be fun? It's like, so not worth it 😢.

We need to do more to educate people about these risks, especially for young athletes 📚. And we need better safety measures in place, like concussion protocols and all that jazz 🤝. It's time to prioritize their health over the thrill of the game 💪.
 
I'm so worried about all these athletes getting hurt 🤕... but at the same time, I think this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness and make some real changes 🌟! I mean, we can't just ignore the risks of head trauma, that's not cool 😐. But what if we could create safer sports options or even new ones altogether? That would be amazing 💪! We could also work with leagues and organizations to provide better support for athletes who are struggling with long-term health issues 🤝. It's like, yes, we need to protect our kids' brains, but we can also find ways to make them stronger and healthier in the process 💥. And hey, maybe this is a chance for us to re-evaluate what sports mean to us and how we can make them safer and more sustainable 🌈.
 
just saw this article about brain trauma in contact sports 🤕 it's crazy! i mean, we all know that these sports can be rough, but some of the risks are just plain scary. think about it, guys like Davey Browne Jr. who were basically pummeled to death by repeated blows to the head and still managed to keep on fighting... what a sad story 🤘

anyway, i totally agree that we need more education and awareness about these sports and how they affect our brains. like, young athletes are already at such an advantage in terms of developing their skills - shouldn't they also have access to better safety measures? 💪 it's just not right that some people (like Davey Jr.) have to suffer through all this and then deal with the long-term health implications 🤯

i think we should be pushing for more regulation and support systems for athletes who are at risk of brain injuries. like, wouldn't it be awesome if there were more resources available for guys like Amy Lavelle, who's struggling to cope with her partner's condition? 🤝
 
just saw this article about brain trauma & CTE in contact sports and it's really worrying 🤕. I mean, I love watching sports, but not when you're putting people's brains at risk 💔. it's like, we know the risks now, so why are we still not doing enough to protect our young athletes? 🤦‍♀️ they need education, they need better safety measures...it's just common sense, right? 😒 and what about the families of these athletes who get hurt? amy lavelle is literally struggling with her own health issues because of her partner's brain damage...it's heartbreaking 💔. we need to do better, you know? 💪
 
ugh brain trauma in sports is literally a ticking time bomb 🤯 and no one seems to care until it's too late... like Davey Browne Jr. what a tragic story. I mean, I guess it's good that the article is shedding light on this issue, but can we please do better than "more education and awareness"? Like, how many times have we been told that already? 🙄 we need concrete changes, not just feel-good PR campaigns. safety measures and regulations for young athletes should be a no-brainer... I mean, who wants to see another athlete suffer like Davey did? 🤕 at least the article includes some info on upcoming boxing events, so if you're into that sorta thing, go check it out 👊
 
I don’t usually comment but I think it’s crazy that more people aren't talking about this stuff... like, we all know boxers are taking risks when they step into the ring but nobody's really thinking about the long-term consequences 🤕. It's not just them either, their families and loved ones are affected too, like Amy Lavelle, she sounds like she's going through some tough times 💔.

I don’t usually comment but I think sports organizations need to step up and do more to protect these athletes... better safety measures, regulations, all that jazz. And yeah, education is key, especially for young athletes who might not fully understand the risks 🤓. We should be talking about this stuff in schools, in communities, everywhere.

And can we talk about how outdated some of these sports are? Like, do they really need to keep going on with no better safety gear or rules? I don’t know... maybe it's just me but I think we owe it to ourselves and each other to make sure people aren't getting hurt like that 😕.
 
omg just read this article about brain trauma and CTE in contact sports... it's so sad 🤕 thinking about all the athletes who have to go through this... i mean, i love a good fight scene in a movie or a game, but in real life, it's just not worth the risk 🙅‍♂️ gotta give it to amy and davey, they're both doing amazing work raising awareness about this issue 💡 anyway, can we get more sports like boxing to have better safety protocols? like, proper concussion tests and stuff? i feel like american football and rugby are already pretty safe... but boxing is just a whole different story 🤕 also, why isn't there more education for young athletes about the risks? it's so important for them to know what they're getting into before they start playing 🤓
 
I mean I feel really bad for Davey Browne Jr. & his partner Amy 🤕... it's like, we know that sports come with risks but to see someone suffer like that from something so preventable is just heartbreaking 💔. As a casual boxing fan, I had no idea it was this serious. It's all about safety & protecting these athletes. More education & awareness would be a good start 📚... and maybe some rule changes in the sports themselves? The mental health implications are super concerning too - it's not just physical injuries that are at play here. Anyways, I think we should all be paying attention to this issue 'cause it affects not just athletes but their loved ones too 🤝.
 
Ugh, I just can't believe what's happening to these athletes 🤕... I mean, I'm all for competition and having a good time, but not at the cost of your brain, you know? It's like, we've got all this fancy technology now to help with injuries and stuff, but we're still letting people keep getting slammed into walls and hit over the head 🤯... And it's not just boxing, either - I've seen those football players getting all sorts of concussions too. It's just crazy.

I do think we need to educate these young athletes about the risks, though... they shouldn't be stepping into that ring or on that field without knowing what they're getting themselves into 😔. And yeah, better safety measures and regulations would definitely help, but it's not just about the physical stuff - it's also about mental health and how to cope with all this stress 🤯.

I mean, poor Davey Browne Jr... his case is just heartbreaking. I can only imagine how hard it must be for Amy Lavelle, dealing with that kind of thing on top of everything else 😔. We should be looking out for each other more, you know? Sports are supposed to be fun, but they shouldn't come at the cost of your well-being 🤷‍♂️...
 
**Thoughts on Brain Trauma in Contact Sports 🤕**

I'm really concerned about the risks of brain trauma and CTE associated with contact sports. It's heartbreaking to see athletes like Davey Browne Jr. suffer severe damage due to repeated blows to the head. The fact that his partner, Amy Lavelle, is struggling with long-term health implications is just devastating. We need to do more to educate young athletes about the risks and take steps to prevent brain injuries. Better safety measures and regulations are a must 📝💪. It's not just about protecting athletes, but also their families and loved ones who suffer alongside them. I hope we can raise awareness and drive change in this area 👍
 
man i'm so sad about davey browne jr's story it's like his brain was literally getting smashed every time he stepped into the ring i mean we all know boxing is a high-risk sport but to see him struggling with dementia and depression after just 3 years of being retired its heartbreaking

i think its so important for young athletes to know about the risks involved in contact sports they should be educated on how to protect themselves and what to expect if they do get hurt our safety measures need to be way better too like we need better helmets and more protective gear i wish there was a way to make these sports safer without having to give up the thrill of competition
 
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