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Lockyer to link-up with Wales squad

Wales defender Tom Lockyer to join Wales squad before Euro 2024 play-off semi-final

Lockyer advocating for CPR training after his cardiac events [ more ]

BBC News

Tom Lockyer: Family will come before football return

Lockyer prioritizes family above comeback decisions post cardiac arrest

Grateful for medical staff and reflects on the severity of the incident. [ more ]

BBC Sport

3 months ago

Luton game at Bournemouth rearranged for 13 March

Luton Town's game against Bournemouth, which was abandoned after a player had a cardiac arrest, has been rescheduled for March 13th.

The player, Tom Lockyer, spent five days in the hospital and had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator device fitted.

Lockyer received an ovation from both sets of supporters when he returned to the pitch for his side's win against Brighton. [ more ]

Fox Sports

English Premier League

'Hope and pray': Premier League match abandoned after Luton's Tom Lockyer suffers cardiac arrest

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth.

Lockyer is in stable condition in the hospital and is undergoing further tests. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Bolton fan dies after being taken ill at match

Bolton Wanderers supporter dies after suspected cardiac arrest during game

Match abandoned due to emergency [ more ]

ESPN.com

FC Barcelona

Cordoba's Gudelj collapses again in Spain

Cordoba defender Dragisa Gudelj collapsed during a third-division game

Gudelj had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during another match [ more ]

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BBC Sport

4 months ago

Lockyer to meet specialists to determine future

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer will consult specialists to determine his future in football

Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during a match and was fitted with an ICD device [ more ]

Fox Sports

English Premier League

Biggest Premier League comeback win in 21 years delivers crushing relegation battle blow

Bournemouth stages remarkable comeback after initial abandonment due to cardiac arrest incident

Tom Lockyer's emotional return after near-death experience [ more ]

BBC Sport

Ex-Wales captain Bale has defibrillator at home

Gareth Bale installs defibrillator at home and for family

Uefa campaign to provide life-saving training for sudden cardiac arrest [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Bolton Wanderers pay tribute to lifelong supporter who collapsed watching his team

Devout Bolton Wanderers fan Iain Purslow collapsed and died during a match against Cheltenham Town on Saturday.

The club and fans are paying tribute to Purslow, with a minute's applause planned for the 71st minute of their next home match. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Wellness

Tom Lockyer, Bronny James and what to know about heart health, COVID-19 and vaccines

Several notable athletes have recently suffered cardiac arrest.

Each situation has raised concerns about heart issues among young, healthy athletes. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Lakers

An emotional LeBron James watches Bronny make USC debut 5 months after cardiac arrest

Bronny James made his debut with USC's basketball team, following his recovery from a cardiac arrest in a team workout.

LeBron James expressed his pride and emotion on Instagram, calling his son's performance 'simply incredible' and stating that he had already achieved the ultimate goal - life. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times