The biggest risks in soccer include head injuries from crashing into other players or falls, broken legs from being kicked or just from the stress of the turf, and knee injuries from twists, sprains, and kicks. And, as seen below, there’s always that risk of getting kicked somewhere you don’t want to get kicked.

What would sports be without cheerleaders? They provide entertainment, rev up the crowd’s excitement, and perform dances to all our favorite songs.

However, it’s no wonder why there are so many cheerleading injuries every year. Cheerleaders are launched high into the air, and they ask their bodies to perform amazing feats of strength and flexibility.

If you think you’ve heard all the crazy injury stories, think again. There are some stories you haven’t heard, like these…

ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, can be extremely dangerous for both children and adults. They cause more than 700 deaths and 135,000 injuries every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and about 1/3 of those deaths and injuries are to children under 16 years old.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released a list of many things parents and caregivers can do to keep their children safe.

Marvin Gaye, singer, was murdered by his father on his birthday.

How dangerous is your child’s playground? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children younger than 15 years of age are injured on the playground every year, and almost half of those injuries are very serious.