All articles tagged with #shoulder injury
Colorado Avalanche's playoff run is hanging by a thread with star defenseman Cale Makar out with a shoulder injury, leaving them vulnerable as Vegas took a 2-0 series lead (4-2 in Game 1 and 3-1 in Game 2), with crease and goaltending questions compounding Colorado's struggling stretch.
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list with a throwing shoulder strain, promoting PJ Poulin from Triple-A. An MRI confirmed the strain; Irvin hopes to miss only the minimum 15 days. The rotation may be adjusted around an upcoming off-day, and Irvin’s 2026 line reads 5.23 ERA over 11 starts with a strong 25.4% strikeout rate.
Sean Strickland revealed a severe, multi-part shoulder injury—Type 2 AC separation, extended SLAP tear, and partial rotator cuff tearing/tendinosis—that left him compromised before his upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, an issue he says began with a sparring session with Johnny Eblen. Joe Rogan noticed the problem from cageside and said Strickland fought with one arm; after medical consultation, Strickland shared the injury details publicly, highlighting how he still pulled off the win.
Shohei Ohtani pitched for the Dodgers but did not bat, sidelined from the designated-hitter spot by a sore shoulder sustained from a hit-by-pitch, marking the first time he hasn’t served as DH since 2021.
Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers is likely to undergo shoulder surgery after a February injury in spring training; with CT/MRI results not favorable and a second opinion pending from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, his status creates uncertainty for Boston’s infield lineup and roster plans.
Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers exited a spring game with a right shoulder injury; MRI/CT results were not positive, and he’ll seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, with manager Alex Cora saying surgery is most likely and that Rodgers will probably begin the season on the injured list.
Drake Maye disclosed he had a shoulder injection before kickoff of Super Bowl 60 after injuring it in the AFC Championship. He said he felt good enough to play and wouldn’t jeopardize the team, though he wouldn’t confirm if the injury affected his performance. Vrabel downplayed the issue, and Maye delivered uneven showings in the late-season games, with no clear signals of offseason impact from the shoulder move.
NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark conducted a standard Super Bowl LX pregame interview with Drake Maye, but after a general question about the game she revisited Maye’s shoulder status only after he walked away, prompting observers to call the sequence odd since Maye had previously indicated his shoulder was fine.
Channing Tatum posted from a hospital bed about recovering from a shoulder injury that required surgery, sharing an X-ray of a separated shoulder and a screw repair. The actor previously revealed a leg injury on another project, and he’s receiving support from fans and girlfriend Inka Williams as he faces a challenging recovery period.
Denny Hamlin revealed he has re‑aggravated a shoulder injury and plans to race through the pain as the NASCAR Cup Series season approaches, speaking at a news conference before the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. He said surgery could be considered after the 2026 season and stressed managing the injury while staying healthy through a grueling schedule, amid personal hardships including his mother’s health and a family fire. Hamlin returned to the track with Joe Gibbs Racing for the preseason event, acknowledging some rust but intent on competing rather than sitting out the year.
Dominik Mysterio is expected to return to WWE television imminently from a shoulder injury, with PWInsider indicating he could appear on the February 2, 2026 RAW in Philadelphia while WWE has not officially confirmed it; he’s been out since December 20, 2025, after a shoulder injury in AAA Guerra de Titanes, and while the Wrestling Observer noted he wouldn’t require surgery and would miss roughly 3–4 weeks, he was seen at Future Stars of Wrestling on Jan 29, suggesting a swift comeback that could influence Judgment Day’s momentum.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye downplayed his throwing-shoulder injury, saying he turned a corner after Monday’s session and expects to be 100% for Super Bowl LX, with coaches voicing confidence as the two weeks to prep continue.
Volkanovski battled through a seriously injured shoulder—coach Joe Lopez said they didn’t think he’d fight four weeks out—to win a five-round decision over Diego Lopes and defend the UFC featherweight title, becoming the oldest champion to do so at 37. Lopes threatened moments but Volkanovski stayed composed and on top, with Evloev and Murphy lined up as potential next challengers and Volkanovski signaling openness to additional bouts, possibly extending his run for several more years.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not participate in Friday’s practice due to illness, per coach Mike Vrabel, though his shoulder injury remains a concern. Maye attended meetings and, had he not fallen ill, would have practiced despite the shoulder. He had been limited on Thursday after reporting bumps and bruises from the AFC Championship. Other players were absent at the session as New England heads toward Super Bowl LX and prepares to release the injury report.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not participate in Friday’s start of practice due to illness and a right throwing-shoulder injury, with coach Mike Vrabel saying he would have practiced if not sick. Maye had been limited the day before, and backups Joshua Dobbs and Tommy DeVito were the only quarterbacks at practice as New England gears up for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks in nine days.