Latest Injuries News
UConn's Azzi Fudd and USC's Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — UConn's Azzi Fudd and USC's Kennedy Smith both returned Saturday night after missing time with injuries. Smith, who was out for about a month after having a surgical procedure, was back in the Trojans' starting lineup. The school declined to comment on the...
No. 2 Auburn's Broome returns from injury scare with dominant performance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome’s 3-pointer just over a minute into the game was a quick sign that the Auburn star’s right shoulder was plenty healthy. Broome and the second-ranked Tigers both turned in dominant performances in an 87-69 win over No. 16 Purdue on Saturday....
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders because of undisclosed injury
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto captain Auston Matthews sat out the Maple Leafs' game Saturday night against the New York Islanders because of an undisclosed injury. Toronto coach Craig Berube said Matthews took a cross-check to the back late in a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on...
Texans WR Tank Dell hospitalized after severe knee injury on TD catch vs. Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center and the team said he would remain overnight after sustaining a severe left knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in a 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday. Dell...
Joel Embiid returns from sinus fracture to play against Charlotte
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture. Embiid was introduced to a roaring ovation and wore a protective “ Phantom of the Opera ” mask in his return. ...
Alvin Kamara's injury 'more significant' than initially thought, Saints coach says
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Alvin Kamara's groin injury is “a little bit more significant” than the Saints initially thought, but it remains unclear how many of New Orleans' final three games he'll miss, coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday. “He’s going to be week to week at the...
Injured spelunker carried to safety in northern Italy after being trapped for 75 hours
MILAN (AP) — An injured cave explorer in northern Italy was carried to safety Wednesday, 75 hours after she fell while attempting to map an unexplored branch of the Bueno Fonteno cave, alpine rescuers said. The last leg of the rescue operation proceeded more smoothly than expected,...
5 family members found dead at Utah home and 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound
Five family members including three children were found dead in a home in Utah on Tuesday, and another, age 17, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to Roxeanne Vainuku, a...
Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury. Josh Allen has a banged-up shoulder. Geno Smith is dealing with a knee issue. Those are just the quarterbacks who got hurt in Week 15. The Detroit Lions keep losing players at an alarming rate. Other teams are dealing...
Eagles shove aside injuries, in-house dissention to celebrate 10-game winning streak
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley both played through injuries that served more as minor inconveniences than long-term concerns for the Eagles. Injuries heal. So, it turns out, do bruised egos and hard feelings caused by criticism and gossip spread...
