Ricky Pearsall was at the center of a near-tragedy
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San Francisco’s Union Square became the scene of a near-tragedy on Saturday when 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery. The 23-year-old athlete, who had just finished shopping at luxury stores, was ambushed by a 17-year-old assailant who targeted him for his expensive watch.
Sergeant Joelle Harrell of the San Francisco Police Department was close by when the gunshots rang out. Without hesitation, she sprinted to the scene, where she found Pearsall bleeding profusely from a chest wound. Harrell’s quick thinking and decisive actions likely saved the young star’s life.
Using Pearsall’s shirt and her police cap, Harrell applied pressure to both the entry and exit wounds, all while keeping him conscious and calm. Pearsall, in a state of shock, asked Harrell if he was going to die-a moment that could have unnerved even the most seasoned officer. But Harrell remained steady, reassuring him with the words, “Be strong, like you’re on the field,” as they waited for paramedics to arrive.
Pearsall survived by a miracle
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The bullet had fortunately missed Pearsall’s vital organs, and he was rushed to the hospital for emergency care. By the following day, Pearsall was released, his recovery now a priority for both his family and the 49ers organization.
In the aftermath, the 49ers expressed their deep gratitude to Sgt. Harrell and the first responders who acted so swiftly. While Pearsall’s path to recovery may be long, the heroic actions of one police officer ensured that he lived to tell the tale.
Social Media Is Pissed Off After Skip Bayless Claims LeBron James Shouldn’t Have Won MVP Over Stephen Curry
Skip Bayless and LeBron James (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The 2024 Paris Olympics was Stephen Curry’s first ever appearance in the Paris Olympics. The Golden State Warriors star poured so much athleticism into his first appearance on the international stage that caught everyone’s attention, including popular NBA analyst Skip Bayless.
After Team USA’s 98-87 victory over France in the Olympics final, LeBron James was crowned with the MVP title of the tournament. Soon after that, Bayless stirred controversy by posting on social media that LeBron should not win the MVP title. Rather, the sports analyst sees Curry as the real winner of the title.
“I’M SORRY, NOW THERE’S NO WAY LEBRON IS MVP. IT HAS TO BE STEPH. 17 THREES IN THE SEMI AND THE FINAL. WE WOULD NOT HAVE WON EITHER WITHOUT HIM,” Bayless wrote in an X post.
Curry scored 24 points in the final game against France. With his outstanding shooting skills, the Warriors star hit eight three-pointers, three of which came in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. On the other hand, James contributed 14 points and 10 assists and shot an impressive 60% from the field.
