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Griffin Conine has a torn left hamstring and is likely to need surgery, placing him on the 10-day injured list and prompting roster adjustments as the Marlins cope with multiple outfield injuries, with Deyvison De Los Santos recalled and Stowers nearing a return.
In Detroit's Apr 9 finale vs. Minnesota, Parker Meadows and Riley Greene collided while chasing a Will Vest fly ball; Meadows left the field bleeding and is expected to enter concussion protocol and likely miss time, despite a .273 average entering the game. Wenceel Pérez is set for a season debut to fill the outfield, with Max Clark waiting in Triple-A. Greene remained in the game after the collision, while Vest struggled late as Minnesota took the lead.
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid has been ruled out indefinitely after an appendectomy, sidelining him for what could be a crucial stretch in the East as the 76ers fight for playoff seeding. The team sits 43-36 and No. 8 in the conference; recovery times vary, but a typical absence is roughly three weeks. Embiid, who has battled injuries this season, has averaged 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds in limited games, and Philadelphia will rely on the remaining schedule (Rockets, Pacers, Bucks) to determine their playoff path and potential play-in impact.
Porto took the lead in the Europa League quarter-final against Nottingham Forest, but Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal while trying to play back to his keeper, stunning fans and Forest alike. Within minutes he required treatment and was substituted in the 19th minute, turning a promising moment into a six-minute nightmare for the up-and-coming Porto defender.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery Thursday in Houston, ruling him out indefinitely as the Sixers head into a game against the Rockets. Embiid, a seven-time All-Star, is averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds this season but has appeared in only 38 games due to knee injury management, and Philadelphia remains eighth in the East and in the fight for a Play-In berth.
Blue Jays starter Cody Ponce exited his season debut in the third inning with right knee discomfort after stumbling on a chopper, was carted off and will undergo imaging to determine ligament damage and a likely 15-day injured list stint; Louis Varland relieved, and Toronto faces rotation depth questions as they await official assessments and a timetable.
Sophie Turner reportedly injured during filming on Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV series, causing production to pause. Sources disagree on recovery time: Yahoo News cites a minor injury with a possible return in a couple of weeks, while The Sun suggests a hiatus of up to six months. Turner’s pre-existing back condition and the demanding role are cited as factors, but no official release date for the series has been announced.
Mike Santana issued a statement about Steve Maclin's injury at TNA Sacrifice, praising TNA's handling and referee Alice Lane; Maclin was hospitalized but cleared of a concussion and released, while Santana emphasized health and friendship as the situation developed.
Maycee Barber was knocked out and forced to submit when Alexa Grasso won at UFC Seattle, was rushed to a hospital but later sat up and left the arena under her own power. Her boyfriend and her striking coach posted that she’s OK and recovering as she focuses on returning after a lengthy medical layoff.
In TNA Sacrifice’s main event, Mike Santana vs. Steve Maclin ended in a no contest after a kick to Maclin’s jaw injured him; officials paused the match, Santana fought off a distraction, and Maclin was sent to the hospital for concussion tests but was later cleared and released. Santana remains the TNA World Champion as the show went off air, while Maclin’s future return and contract status remain unresolved.
Aliaksei Protas left Washington’s game with an upper-body injury after colliding head-first with Nic Dowd; Dowd returned to score a shorthanded goal as Vegas mounted a comeback, while Protas had logged the most ice time among Capitals forwards early and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Duke guard Caleb Foster returned to the floor with a fractured foot two weeks after surgery, delivering 11 points and 2 assists in 18 minutes to spark an 80-75 win over St. John’s in the Sweet 16 and propel Duke to the Elite Eight, showing leadership, calm in the huddle and a late-game sequence that helped seal the victory despite limited practice.
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson is listed questionable with an ankle injury for Friday's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee after missing the Round of 32; coach T.J. Otzelberger said a final decision will come closer to tip. Jefferson leads the Cyclones with 7.4 rebounds per game and 16.4 points per game, while adding 5.1 assists, making his availability crucial as Mason Williams is out; Tennessee will be without Cade Phillips. The game tips around 10:20 p.m. ET.
Duke’s starting guard Caleb Foster, who fractured his right foot in the regular-season finale, has a 50-50 shot to play in the Sweet 16 vs. St. John’s after surgery on March 8. He practiced recently and wore a compression sleeve, with coach Jon Scheyer calling it a game-time decision. If he suits up, Duke would be near full strength as freshman Cayden Boozer has stepped up in his absence and Ngongba returned to the lineup. Foster averages 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and shoots 40.2% from three.
Sidney Crosby left the Penguins’ game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury after briefly returning from a month-long layoff caused by an Olympic knee injury; Pittsburgh beat Ottawa 4-3 in a shootout without Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, and the team awaited medical updates on Crosby before their next game.