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# War Wounds

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Waterford star to wear ear protection for Munster U21 final after suffering horrific injury

The Mount Sion player is determined to play through the pain barrier tomorrow night.

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Jul 26th 2016, 4:25 PM

MLB pitcher stapled back together after taking ball to the head

Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds was unlucky enough to be hit full force by a line drive.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:41 AM

Antonio Valencia's selfie of his busted eye from last night's Champions League game

Valencia suffered the injury early in a clash with Olympiakos player Joel Campbell.

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Mar 20th 2014, 9:34 AM