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Boy hit by police car on Long Island will be taken off life support, mother says
SHIRLEY, N.Y. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy will be taken off life support days after he was struck by a police car while riding his bike in Long Island, his mother said. Anthony Stinson, who suffered severe head injuries when he was hit Saturday by a Suffolk County police cruiser in...
Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said Tuesday, but his statement still left questions about the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old's situation....
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo shut down for the season with post-concussion syndrome
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will miss the remainder of the season with post-concussion syndrome. “Anthony is going to be shut down for the year,” New York manager Aaron Boone said before Tuesday night's game against Detroit. "I would say everything is...
Felix Rosenqvist parts ways with McLaren to replace Pagenaud at Meyer Shank Racing
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist will end his two-year waiting game with Arrow McLaren Racing by moving on next year to drive for Meyer Shank Racing. The Swede will replace Simon Pagenaud, who has been sidelined since July with concussion-like symptoms suffered in a crash...
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. But the health...
Former Cup Series champ Kurt Busch formally retires while still recovering from concussion
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Busch said goodbye to Cup Series racing on the same stage where he celebrated one of his most memorable NASCAR victories. It was an emotional farewell for sure. Busch, 45, held back tears as he announced his retirement Saturday at...
As Ralph Yarl begins his senior year of high school, the man who shot him faces a court hearing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four months after he was shot in the head after ringing the doorbell at the wrong house to pick up his brothers, Ralph Yarl has begun his senior year in high school. Next week, the man accused of shooting him will be in court. Yarl's first day...
Giants offensive line seemingly more unsettled than before camp started
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the New York Giants reported to training camp last week, there seemed to be a few questions about their offensive line. After a week of practices, there are seemingly more, especially with second-year right tackle Evan Neal walking off the field...
Yankees 1B Rizzo on IL due to post-concussion syndrome from pickoff play collision in May
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was placed on the injured list on Thursday with post-concussion syndrome, a move that comes more than two months after he sustained a neck injury during a pickoff play. Rizzo and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said they...
Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries
Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. “There’s a 100% injury rate in the NFL,” seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady once said. Navigating those injuries...
