Sports Injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers 21 hours ago

Steelers star expected to play in Week 15 after being hospitalized with abdominal issue

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was expected to play Monday against the Miami Dolphins after he was briefly hospitalized following a win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Indianapolis Colts 3 days ago

Colts' Daniel Jones slams helmet in frustration as he suffers gruesome Achilles injury

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he suffered an Achilles injury. Jones was making a case for an MVP award.

St. Louis Blues December 3

Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko becomes latest NHL player injured in bizarre off-ice incident

NHL players have faced bizarre off-ice injuries this season as Alexey Toropchenko joined Jack Hughes and Eetu Luostarinen on the sidelines with unusual accidents.

New York Islanders November 29

NHL star plays through ACL tear, makes remarkable play to set up goal

New York Islanders star Kyle Palmieri displayed his toughness as he played through a torn ACL to set up goal a in the team's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Detroit Lions November 29

Lions great fails physical after coming out of retirement for playoff push

The Detroit Lions announced that center Frank Ragnow did not pass his physical after the star came out of retirement to help them with their playoff push.

Minnesota Vikings November 29

Vikings' Max Brosmer to start vs Seahawks, becoming 19th backup quarterback to start this season

The Minnesota Vikings are starting undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday as J.J. McCarthy remains in concussion protocol.

Pittsburgh Steelers November 28

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers to return for crucial AFC matchup vs. Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return to start against the Buffalo Bills after missing one game with an injury.

New York Giants November 28

Giants' Jaxson Dart to start vs. Patriots after missing 2 games with concussion

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka announced that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will start against the New England Patriots after clearing concussion protocol.

Sports November 28

The Blitz: It's Too Early to Give Up on J.J. McCarthy With the Vikings

Early returns aren't great on J.J. McCarthy, but Bucky Brooks explains why it's too early to give up on him.

New England Patriots November 26

Patriots place star offensive player on IR with knee injury ahead of stretch run

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced the team is placing star left tackle Will Campbell on IR with a knee injury he sustained in the team's recent win.

Sports November 26

Four-time Tour de France champion returns to cycling after career-threatening crash: 'Tough road back'

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome returned to cycling after a severe crash left him with broken ribs and fractured vertebra

Cincinnati Bengals November 26

Joe Burrow brushes off injury concerns returning for 3-8 Bengals ahead of Thanksgiving showdown with Ravens

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returns from turf toe injury ready to face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, despite the team struggles.

Minnesota Vikings November 24

Vikings' JJ McCarthy enters concussion protocol after third straight loss in rollercoaster season

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms following a brutal loss to the Packers, leaving rookie Max Brosmer as the potential starter.

NFL November 24

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Facing Possible Absence After Shoulder Injury

The Bucs hit a major detour on their way to another division title, as QB Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Detroit Lions November 21

Lions' top offensive weapon unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery

Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta is unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said during a news conference.

New York Giants November 21

Giants rule out Jaxson Dart for game vs Lions, Jameis Winston gets second consecutive start

The New York Giants announced Friday that Jameis Winston will start for the second consecutive week as Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol.

College Basketball November 21

Nebraska basketball player appears to chip tooth after being punched in back of head during game

Nebraska guard Connor Essegian suffered a chipped tooth after being punched by New Mexico's Deyton Albury during Thursday's 84-71 basketball win.

NFL November 20

NFL ref leaves Bills-Texans game after scary non-contact injury

NFL referee Adrian Hill was forced to leave Thursday night's game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills have suffering a non-contact injury.

Atlanta Falcons November 19

Falcons quarterback to miss rest of season due to ACL injury

The Atlanta Falcons announced that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will require surgery to repair his partially torn ACL, an injury he sustained against the Carolina Panthers.

Florida Panthers November 19

Panthers' bid for third straight title takes another hit after player burns himself in 'barbecuing mishap'

Eetu Luostarinen suffered burns in a barbecuing mishap, adding to the Florida Panthers’ growing list of injuries early in their season.

New York Islanders November 19

Islanders coach confronts Stars player with verbal attack after ejection for controversial boarding hit

Patrick Roy unleashed a verbal attack on Mikko Rantanen after a boarding hit sent Islanders player Alex Romanov crashing into the boards, sparking an ejection and heated reaction.

Houston Texans November 18

CJ Stroud ruled out with concussion ahead of Texans' pivotal showdown vs Bills

The Houston Texans will be without star quarterback C.J. Stroud when they take on the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, as the 24-year-old remains in the concussion protocol.

New York Giants November 16

Ex-Giants star Brandon Jacobs sends blunt warning to Jaxson Dart after concussion: 'Learn how to slide'

Brandon Jacobs, who spent eight seasons with the New York Giants, encouraged Jaxson Dart to slide more often whenever he scrambles to avoid more hard tackles.

NFL November 16

NFL star quarterbacks banged up in Week 11 as players already feeling the pain

Several NFL star quarterbacks were banged up during their respective games in Week 11 of the season. Aaron Rodgers and Michael Penix Jr. didn't return.

New Jersey Devils November 14

NHL star will miss time after cutting hand in 'fluke accident' at team dinner: report

New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes reportedly cut his hand during a team dinner and is expected to miss the team's upcoming game against the Washington Capitals.

Cincinnati Bengals November 14

Bengals' Joe Flacco indifferent about Joe Burrow's return to practice: 'I really don't care'

Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow returned to the practice field Monday for the first time since his injury, but Joe Flacco said he doesn't really care.

Los Angeles Clippers November 12

Clippers lose All-Star guard for rest of season with hip fracture

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without guard Bradley Beal for the rest of the season as he's set to undergo season-ending hip surgery, the team said.

Jacksonville Jaguars November 11

Travis Hunter's rookie season ends early as Jaguars announce surgery to repair LCL injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced first-round pick Travis Hunter's rookie season has come to an end, as he needed surgery to repair a torn LCL in his right knee.

New York Giants November 10

Giants rookie makes NFL history before leaving game with concussion

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart set himself apart from those who came before him with his performance on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

NBA November 6

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Ready for Contact Basketball Activity

Lakers superstar LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.