News about Kevin Ware

In two of the 'Big Four' sports in North America over the past two weeks, two startling injuries occurred, reminding us how athletes risk injury every day. During a Guardians-Yankees game that required a stay in the hospital, MLB umpire Larry Vanover was drilled in the head by a strong rally throw. Morgan Barron of Winnipeg started his NHL playoffs by getting 75 stitches after being struck in the chest by a skate blade. DailyMail.com decided to investigate ten of the most interesting, tragic, and gut-wrenching injuries in the history of North American sports this year.

The former San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins tight-end Ware, 41 (inset and right during arrest), was charged with murder and tampering with a corpse after killing and burying the 29-year-old Pomaski (left). Her remains were discovered in December in northern Harris County, but she wasn't identified until April 29, 2022. Ware killed Pomaski before lighting her body and then burying what was left of her. According to KPRC-TV's latest court records, she was buried what was left of her. If found guilty, Ware will face a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted.