Tag: Athlete injuries
Coach: Mother, daughter rescued after falling several floors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When 16-year-old rising volleyball star Deven Gonzalez was pulled from the rubble of her Miami condo building, her initial reaction...
Naomi Osaka’s return to action highlights Olympic tennis
As it was, Naomi Osaka would have been one of the most-watched, most-discussed, most-supported athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
TURKU, Finland — Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola had surgery on his Achilles tendon on Monday in Finland.
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Marlins’ Sixto Sánchez needs surgery, will miss season
MIAMI — Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Sixto Sánchez will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed a small tear in the...
Cubs agree to 1-year contract with backup catcher Chirinos
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Robinson Chirinos on Monday.
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Slater hits late 2-run homer, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-5
PHOENIX — Austin Slater hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Mike Yastrzemski also had a two-run shot and the San Francisco Giants...
LEADING OFF: All-Star pitchers, Schwarber sidelined
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
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Hawks look to bright future after surprising playoff run
ATLANTA — As the final seconds ticked off on a season that lasted far longer than anyone expected, the crowd rose to its feet...
Pujols helps Dodgers to 7-game season sweep of Nationals
WASHINGTON — Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-game season...
Manny Machado hits 2 homers, Padres rout Phillies 11-1
PHILADELPHIA — Manny Machado drove in five runs with a pair of homers, and the San Diego Padres routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on...
