The article discusses the long-term health implications of participating in contact sports, such as American football and boxing. It highlights the risks of head trauma and brain damage, which can lead to conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The article features interviews with two individuals who have been affected by these conditions: Davey Browne Jr., a boxer who suffered from CTE, and Amy Lavelle, whose husband, Davey, passed away due to injuries sustained in a boxing match. They share their personal experiences and advocate for greater awareness and education about the risks of head trauma in sports.
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I think its kinda sad how these sports are so popular but people dont really know whats going on in terms of brain damage...its like people just wanna be a pro athlete without thinking bout the consequences 
. I mean, Ive seen videos of these boxers and football players and they look fine at first but then theres this other side of them where its all messed up...CTE is a real thing and we need to take it seriously 
. These two people sharing their stories are like, super brave and I hope more ppl listen to them so that maybe changes can happen 
. Sports should be fun not deadly...we gotta think about our brains and bodies before we start throwing ourselves around on the field or in the ring 
. I mean, Ive seen videos of these boxers and football players and they look fine at first but then theres this other side of them where its all messed up...CTE is a real thing and we need to take it seriously . These two people sharing their stories are like, super brave and I hope more ppl listen to them so that maybe changes can happen . Sports should be fun not deadly...we gotta think about our brains and bodies before we start throwing ourselves around on the field or in the ring I'm really concerned about this stuff . I mean, these guys are sharing their own stories and it's just heartbreaking. The fact that they have to deal with CTE and brain damage because of something they loved doing is just devastating . It makes me think about all the other athletes who might be out there suffering in silence. We need more awareness and education about this stuff, like we do for concussions 
. And it's not just about boxing or American football, it could happen to anyone playing any contact sport. I feel like we're finally starting to get the message across, but we still have a long way to go . I hope more people can learn from Davey and Amy's experiences and take action to protect themselves and others 
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. I mean, these guys are sharing their own stories and it's just heartbreaking. The fact that they have to deal with CTE and brain damage because of something they loved doing is just devastating . It makes me think about all the other athletes who might be out there suffering in silence. We need more awareness and education about this stuff, like we do for concussions . And it's not just about boxing or American football, it could happen to anyone playing any contact sport. I feel like we're finally starting to get the message across, but we still have a long way to go . I hope more people can learn from Davey and Amy's experiences and take action to protect themselves and others .Wow! 
I mean, it's crazy to think about how much risk these athletes put themselves through just for the love of the game. I'm really interested in how they can better protect themselves from all that head trauma. Like, what are some simple changes we could make to the rules and safety protocols? Maybe like more mandatory concussion tests and stuff? And also, it's so sad when people have to go through this... 
I feel for Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle, they're just sharing their story to help others. It's so inspiring that they're using their experiences to make a difference. We need more awareness about CTE and how to prevent it!
I mean, it's crazy to think about how much risk these athletes put themselves through just for the love of the game. I'm really interested in how they can better protect themselves from all that head trauma. Like, what are some simple changes we could make to the rules and safety protocols? Maybe like more mandatory concussion tests and stuff? And also, it's so sad when people have to go through this... I feel for Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle, they're just sharing their story to help others. It's so inspiring that they're using their experiences to make a difference. We need more awareness about CTE and how to prevent it! I'm really worried about all these contact sports guys and girls out there . I mean, we're living in 2025 and still seeing people getting hurt in these games. I've got a cousin who played football in college and he's been dealing with memory loss and depression for years 
. It's like, what can we do to protect them? We gotta make sure they know the risks and take care of themselves 
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These two stories about Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle are super eye-opening. I mean, who knew that boxing could lead to CTE? It's like, we're always talking about how sports can be awesome, but we gotta think about the price people pay for winning 
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We need more awareness and education on this stuff. We need to make sure athletes know what they're getting into and take care of themselves both in and out of the game. It's not worth risking their health and well-being for a trophy or a prize 
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. I mean, we're living in 2025 and still seeing people getting hurt in these games. I've got a cousin who played football in college and he's been dealing with memory loss and depression for years . It's like, what can we do to protect them? We gotta make sure they know the risks and take care of themselves .These two stories about Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle are super eye-opening. I mean, who knew that boxing could lead to CTE?
It's like, we're always talking about how sports can be awesome, but we gotta think about the price people pay for winning .We need more awareness and education on this stuff. We need to make sure athletes know what they're getting into and take care of themselves both in and out of the game
. It's not worth risking their health and well-being for a trophy or a prize .I'm really concerned about the long-term health effects on athletes who participate in contact sports . The brain damage caused by repeated blows to the head is a harsh reality that needs to be acknowledged. It's disheartening to hear from individuals like Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle, who've been impacted by CTE and other related conditions . Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the need for greater awareness and education about concussion protocols in sports.
It's essential that we prioritize athlete safety and provide them with access to proper medical care, including long-term monitoring and support
. We should also be working towards developing safer equipment and training methods to reduce the risk of head trauma. The lives of athletes like Davey Browne Jr. are being lost due to injuries sustained in their sport – it's a tragedy that needs to be addressed.
. The brain damage caused by repeated blows to the head is a harsh reality that needs to be acknowledged. It's disheartening to hear from individuals like Davey Browne Jr. and Amy Lavelle, who've been impacted by CTE and other related conditions . Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the need for greater awareness and education about concussion protocols in sports.It's essential that we prioritize athlete safety and provide them with access to proper medical care, including long-term monitoring and support
. We should also be working towards developing safer equipment and training methods to reduce the risk of head trauma. The lives of athletes like Davey Browne Jr. are being lost due to injuries sustained in their sport – it's a tragedy that needs to be addressed.I feel really bad thinkin' about what these guys went through . It's like, you're playin' a game, havin' fun with your mates, and then BAM! You end up dealin' with brain damage for the rest of your life . It's just not right. I mean, we gotta be more aware of the risks, ya know? Kids are growin' up thinkin' it's all cool to keep gettin' hit in the head, but what if that hits 'em hard when they're older?
I wish more people would talk about this stuff, like Davey and Amy doin' over there
. We gotta make sure we're protectin' our young athletes, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of their families too. It's a tough topic to discuss, but someone's gotta bring it up 
. I'm all for increased funding for research and safety measures in sports – it's the least we can do .
. It's like, you're playin' a game, havin' fun with your mates, and then BAM! You end up dealin' with brain damage for the rest of your life . It's just not right. I mean, we gotta be more aware of the risks, ya know? Kids are growin' up thinkin' it's all cool to keep gettin' hit in the head, but what if that hits 'em hard when they're older? I wish more people would talk about this stuff, like Davey and Amy doin' over there
. We gotta make sure we're protectin' our young athletes, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of their families too. It's a tough topic to discuss, but someone's gotta bring it up . I'm all for increased funding for research and safety measures in sports – it's the least we can do .You know what's crazy? I was watching this crazy documentary on Netflix the other day about the history of pizza 
. Like, did you know that the first pizzeria in the US was opened by an Italian immigrant named Gennaro Lombardi back in 1905? It's wild to think that something so delicious and comforting can have such a rich and fascinating history! And it got me thinking about how some of the oldest sports, like boxing and American football, are actually pretty similar to those ancient pizza-making competitions I read about 
. Like, did you know that in ancient Greece, people would even throw pies (not pizzas, but basically pies) at each other as a form of entertainment? Crazy stuff! Anyway, back to the topic at hand... head trauma and CTE are seriously scary stuff, and it's great that these two are speaking out about it .
. Like, did you know that the first pizzeria in the US was opened by an Italian immigrant named Gennaro Lombardi back in 1905? It's wild to think that something so delicious and comforting can have such a rich and fascinating history! And it got me thinking about how some of the oldest sports, like boxing and American football, are actually pretty similar to those ancient pizza-making competitions I read about . Like, did you know that in ancient Greece, people would even throw pies (not pizzas, but basically pies) at each other as a form of entertainment? Crazy stuff! Anyway, back to the topic at hand... head trauma and CTE are seriously scary stuff, and it's great that these two are speaking out about it . I totally get why they're saying sports need to be safer...I mean, I love watching American football with my mates, but if it's gonna mess with your brain long-term then maybe we should think twice before diving in . Like, what's the point of winning a game if you're just gonna end up with CTE and not even know yourself? It's so sad for Davey Browne Jr. and his wife Amy, I can only imagine how tough it must've been for them.And it's funny, my cousin played football when he was younger and he's totally fine now, but what if he's not? Like, we don't even know all the long-term effects of head trauma yet, so maybe we should just be extra careful, you know?
I'm all for people playing sports and having fun, but safety should always come first 
.I'm so worried about these guys I mean, who wants to lose control of their brain as they get older? It's crazy that it can happen in contact sports, which are supposed to be all about having fun and being competitive. But at what cost, right? The whole thing is just really sad - I mean, Amy was clearly affected by her husband's passing, and now she's speaking out about it. You feel for her, you know? And Davey Jr., poor guy, he's just trying to make a name for himself in boxing, but this condition is taking everything away from him. It's like, we need to be more careful when it comes to our brains and the sports we play. We should all be supporting these guys in getting help and spreading awareness about CTE... it's just not worth it, you know?
I mean, who wants to lose control of their brain as they get older? It's crazy that it can happen in contact sports, which are supposed to be all about having fun and being competitive. But at what cost, right? The whole thing is just really sad - I mean, Amy was clearly affected by her husband's passing, and now she's speaking out about it. You feel for her, you know? And Davey Jr., poor guy, he's just trying to make a name for himself in boxing, but this condition is taking everything away from him. It's like, we need to be more careful when it comes to our brains and the sports we play. We should all be supporting these guys in getting help and spreading awareness about CTE... it's just not worth it, you know?