Latest Injuries News

An Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds has become a symbol of sacrifice

Dec. 25, 2024 05:38 AM EST

MODIIN, Israel (AP) — For more than 400 days after being critically wounded during Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, Yona Brief tried to recover. But after losing both legs and enduring medically induced comas, the combat medic died in late November. The dual...

Jets' Rodgers insists he'll play despite knee issue, rookie Fashanu placed on IR with foot injury

Dec. 24, 2024 16:27 PM EST

Aaron Rodgers insists there's nothing uncertain about his status for the New York Jets' game Sunday at Buffalo. “There's no way I'm not playing,” the quarterback said during a video call Tuesday. Rodgers acknowledged he has “a little MCL” issue in a knee, but...

Heat lose guard Dru Smith for remainder of season with torn Achilles

Dec. 24, 2024 14:52 PM EST

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered another season-ending injury, this one a torn Achilles in his left leg. Smith got hurt Monday night in Miami's 110-95 win over Brooklyn. The Achilles tear was the preliminary diagnosis once he left the court for evaluation, and an MRI exam on...

Heat guard Dru Smith will get MRI after leaving game vs. Brooklyn with left leg injury

Dec. 23, 2024 22:45 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith left Monday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets because of a lower left leg injury and did not return. Smith will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after his team's 110-95 victory. “I don't...

Nebraska governor's prognosis is good after falling from a horse

Dec. 23, 2024 18:18 PM EST

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was in intensive care at an Omaha hospital Monday after undergoing a medical procedure to treat an injured spleen suffered when he was bucked off a horse. The governor was in stable condition, with doctors saying his prognosis was positive despite seven rib...

Bucs tight end Cade Otton out for 1st time this season with knee injury for visit to Cowboys

Dec. 22, 2024 19:03 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without tight end Cade Otton and linebacker K.J. Britt for their Sunday night visit to the Dallas Cowboys. Otton is inactive with a knee injury, while Britt will miss his third consecutive game with an ankle issue. Both were...

Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injury

Dec. 22, 2024 14:48 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Texans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach DeMeco Ryans provided the update Sunday, but...

UConn's Azzi Fudd and USC's Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup

Dec. 21, 2024 23:50 PM EST

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

Dec. 21, 2024 19:41 PM EST

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

Dec. 21, 2024 18:40 PM EST

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...