Blood in the Game: The Hidden Risks of Contact Sports Corey Jensen's decision to retire from rugby league due to medical advice is a stark reminder that contact sports carry hidden risks.
For every triumph on the field, there's a silent toll on the body that can't be ignored. Jensen's diagnosis with blood clots in the lungs was a wake up call, but not an isolated incident.
He had already faced another unprovoked deep vein thrombosis episode a year prior, and his ongoing health issues are a testament to the unpredictable nature of these conditions.