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HARTFORD: Former world heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was in stable condition after suffering a punctured lung and fractured ribs in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, a hospital spokesman said. "He's OK, he's awake and alert, he walked in on his own," said the hospital's James Battaglio.
The accident happened on Interstate 84 in Manchester, about 10 miles east of Hartford, during evening rush hour. Friends said Tyson's 1100 cc Honda skidded when it hit sand. Tyson reportedly told authorities he was driving his motorcycle at less than 25 mph.
Last week's near-miss accident at cheerleading practice that rushed a student to the hospital highlighted an important problem for this gymnastic club sport: not having a coach may be flirting with disaster. Though a search by the team and the Athletic Department was underway before last week's...
John Wentzell, associate director of athletics, said, "This [accident] just highlighted the nature of their activity so we'll take a closer look at it," saying that he had met with the cheerleaders and they had discussed further ways to recruit coaches. However, Chestney expressed concern that they may not...
Owners of big wheels could see their insurance bills jump 20%, or about $50 to $700 a year, for liability coverage. Any increase in such premiums would have to be approved by state insurance regulators. The only "light truck" vehicle whose owners are likely to escape paying higher liability premiums...