Naufal Takdir Al Bari, a 19-year-old Olympic hopeful, has died 12 days after suffering a severe neck injury in a foam pit during training. Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic incident. His untimely passing comes as a shock to the sports world, which had high hopes for his future.
Baltimore Ravens two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike will miss Sunday’s game at the Kansas City Chiefs. The neck injury marks his second straight absence, leaving Baltimore’s defensive line shorthanded.
Xavier Woods, a prominent WWE superstar, has reportedly sustained a “serious” neck injury during Monday Night Raw. The incident, which raised concerns backstage, left Woods describing his pain as “searing” and has prompted many to question his in-ring future.
After missing an entire season due to a neck injury, Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast has announced his retirement at age 33. The injury, sustained in April 2024, has kept him off the ice since.
