Latest Injuries News

Joel Embiid returns from sinus fracture to play against Charlotte

Dec. 20, 2024 19:28 PM EST

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

Dec. 19, 2024 18:50 PM EST

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

Dec. 18, 2024 03:56 AM EST

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

Dec. 18, 2024 00:00 AM EST

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

Dec. 17, 2024 18:44 PM EST

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

Dec. 16, 2024 20:58 PM EST

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...

Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous 2 facial fractures, per Nick Nurse

Dec. 16, 2024 19:26 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid’s return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is “not nearly as severe” as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player in his career. ...

Horse of the Year favorite Thorpedo Anna undergoes minor dental surgery

Dec. 16, 2024 18:43 PM EST

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Thorpedo Anna, the favorite to earn Horse of the Year honors after winning six of seven races this year, has undergone minor dental surgery to remove a bone fragment in her jaw. The 3-year-old is currently on a break at trainer Ken McPeek’s farm in...

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

Dec. 16, 2024 16:15 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody cares,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record." Running back David...

Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns

Dec. 16, 2024 12:59 PM EST

At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer's warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, but the company rejected many safety recommendations out of concern the proposed changes might reduce productivity, according to a U.S. Senate...