Latest Athlete injuries News
Raptors F Scottie Barnes leaves game against Knicks because of sprained right ankle
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto forward Scottie Barnes left the Raptors' game against the New York Knicks on Monday night midway through the third quarter because of a sprained right ankle. Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight...
Phillies gamble on 1-year contract for 2-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have signed closer Jordan Romano to an $8.5 million, one-year contract, making a short-term bet that the right-hander can return to form following a right elbow injury. As part of the deal, which was announced by the Phillies on Monday,...
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell's knee injury may not be as serious as it looked
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Desmond Ridder might not be able to face his old team after all, except by watching the Falcons from the sideline. When Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was carted off with his left knee in an air cast in Sunday's 28-13 loss at Tampa Bay, it looked like he...
Chargers have improved under Jim Harbaugh but are still struggling in close games
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has brought toughness to the Los Angeles Chargers. The next thing he needs to do is teach them how to win close games. Sunday night's 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs was the Chargers' 10th straight defeat during the regular...
The Saints are making contingency plans to play without QB Derek Carr as they try to stay alive
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr was willing to risk his health to improve New Orleans’ chances of playing meaningful football in mid-December. Now the Saints, who’ve remained mathematically alive in the playoff race by winning three of four, might have to play...
Cavaliers lose Evan Mobley to ankle sprain in Miami, rule him out for 2nd half
MIAMI (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers lost forward Evan Mobley in the first half of Sunday's game at Miami with a left ankle sprain, though the team doesn't expect it'll become a long-term or lingering issue. The Cavaliers announced at halftime that he would be out for the second...
Blackhawks place goaltender Petr Mrazek on IR with a left groin injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve on Sunday with a left groin injury. Mrazek was replaced by Arvid Soderblom in the first period of Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. The 32-year-old Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against...
Kenneth Walker III ruled out for Seahawks heading into crucial NFC West game vs. Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for Sunday's crucial NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals because of ankle and calf injuries. Walker didn't practice on Thursday or Friday and the Seahawks downgraded him from...
Bengals trying to end another 3-game skid in visit to suddenly surging Cowboys
Cincinnati (4-8) at Dallas (5-7) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 5 1/2. Against the spread: Bengals 6-6; Cowboys 4-8. Series record: Cowboys lead 10-4. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Bengals 20-17 on...
Bills' push for AFC top seed continues with visit to Rams, who need to keep pace in NFC West
Buffalo (10-2) at Los Angeles Rams (6-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Bills 8-4; Rams 5-7. Series record: Bills lead 9-5. Last meeting: Bills beat Rams 31-10 in Inglewood,...
