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Nabers' second knee surgery leaves Giants with uncertain return timeline
new-york-giants-injuries13 days ago

Nabers' second knee surgery leaves Giants with uncertain return timeline

Giants wideout Malik Nabers underwent a second knee surgery to remove scar tissue, described as a clean‑up done weeks ago and not expected to alter his recovery timeline. He previously had ACL and meniscus surgery in late October; Nabers, the Giants’ 2024 No. 6 overall pick, played four games last season with 18 receptions for 271 yards, and the Giants have not set a firm return date, with training camp as the likely target and Week 1 still in doubt.

Lindsey Vonn grapples with long road back and retirement decision after Olympic crash
sports26 days ago

Lindsey Vonn grapples with long road back and retirement decision after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she’s still in 'survival mode' after a brutal Olympic crash left her with a complex tibia fracture and an ACL tear. She faces one more surgery to remove hardware and replace the ACL, followed by about 18 months of recovery before she could be back to full training. She won’t rush a retirement decision, acknowledging the long, uncertain road ahead after a career that has already included a return from retirement.

McCoy's First-Round Hopes Fade Amid Knee Concerns Ahead of Round 4
sports1 month ago

McCoy's First-Round Hopes Fade Amid Knee Concerns Ahead of Round 4

Former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, once a favored first-round pick, went without a selection through Rounds 1–3 and now heads into Day Three with serious knee concerns after an ACL tear in 2025; doctors worry about a possible second surgery to repair a bone plug for a cartilage defect, and if it doesn’t go well his NFL future could be uncertain, making a fourth-round projection the most likely outcome.

Vonn Updates Fans After Fifth Surgery Following Milan Crash
sports3 months ago

Vonn Updates Fans After Fifth Surgery Following Milan Crash

Lindsey Vonn posted an update after her fifth surgery following a crash at the Milan Cortina Games; the procedure took about six hours, and while pain is hard to manage, she says she is making slow progress and hopes to leave the hospital soon. She shared a photo of her surgically repaired leg described as ‘bionic’ and noted she hadn’t stood in a week, with a lengthy rehab ahead after tearing her ACL and attempting to compete at the Games.

Vonn's Olympic Crash: ACL Not to Blame, Experts Say
sports3 months ago

Vonn's Olympic Crash: ACL Not to Blame, Experts Say

Lindsey Vonn crashed during Cortina’s downhill at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics while racing with a ruptured ACL, but doctors and experts say there’s no clear evidence the knee caused the fall. They describe it as an unlucky result of difficult course geometry and timing, noting Vonn trained the day before and chose to race as a calculated risk in pursuit of Olympic gold.

Vonn trains through rehab, eyes Olympic downhill despite torn ACL
sports3 months ago

Vonn trains through rehab, eyes Olympic downhill despite torn ACL

Lindsey Vonn, recovering from a torn ACL in her left knee, is training with box jumps, pool work, and high-speed skiing and remains optimistic she’ll compete in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Coach Chris Knight says there’s “no doubt” she’ll race, though surgery hasn’t been discussed and she also has bone bruising and a meniscal injury. Vonn previously had a titanium knee replacement in 2024 and is racing to honor her late mother and longtime coach. Training could be affected by weather delays, but the goal remains a safe Olympic comeback.

Bills' WR depth hit hard as Shavers tears ACL before Broncos showdown
sports4 months ago

Bills' WR depth hit hard as Shavers tears ACL before Broncos showdown

Buffalo Bills’ playoff prep took a hit as Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL and Gabe Davis also suffered an ACL injury, ending both players’ postseason; Shavers had 15 catches for 245 yards and a TD, while Davis had 129 yards and a TD on 12 receptions, leaving Buffalo thin at receiver ahead of a Divisional Round meeting with Denver. QB Josh Allen is expected to start despite lingering injuries from the Jaguars game.