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The OS Daily Ten - Another Line Drive to the Head Raises Questions Stuck

Posted on May 8, 2013 at 10:22 AM.

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Top Sports News for Wednesday, May 8, 2013

1. J.A. Happ carted off field after liner to the side of his head.
A ball off the bat of Desmond Jennings connected with the left side of the Blue Jays pitcher and sailed down the right field line towards the bullpen. Last year, Oakland's Brandon McCarthy had his skull fractured and required brain surgery after a similar incident. Major League Baseball has considered a Kevlar liner that could be worn inside the cap, but no serious progress has been made and any such change would have to be approved by the player's union.

2. Noah tired of critics ripping on Rose.
Derrick Rose has fanned the media flames and speculation by leaving the door open for a playoff return through comments and with pregame workouts that are visible to fans. Teammate Joakim Noah, however; has come to the defense of his "brother" and has a message for all the doubters: "Shut up."

3. Pacers check out early as Knicks win behind huge run.
New York evened the series with Indiana behind an unbelievable 30-2 stretch to lock up a 105-79 victory. Carmelo Anthony shook off a rough game one and came out stronger, going for 32 points, nine rebounds and three assists -- all above his regular season average. The series now shifts as the teams face off in Indiana on Saturday for a pivotal game three.

4. Tiger fires back at phone-in whistle blower, says he wouldn't call in violation.
5. Browns owner apologizes for private fraud investigation distraction.
6. Judge accuses Penn State defendants of stalling.
7. Finalists named for Norris Trophy.
8. Titus Young trying to ruin career, arrested two times in one day.
9. Todd Helton receives probation, community service for guilty plea.
10. NASCAR suspensions of Penske members shortened.

QOTD: Should pitchers be required to wear protective gear on their heads?

Comments

# 1 speels @ May 8

I don't know about pitchers wearing kevlar liners. I watched the game yesterday and I don't think a liner in Happ's hat would have stopped anything on that particular play. I have always thought that pitchers should have some protection, I just don't have any ideas on what it should be.

# 2 hf199 @ May 9

It will never be a helmet! That's just impossible because of equilibrium and the nature of a pitcher's movement and it's been taught all their life. A liner can help but not all the time. You can't protect everything in any sport. Their will be vulnerabilities. It's life. The game has been played for over 100 years and I'm sure their were line drives then too.