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Red Sox Reliever Whitlock Pitched Through Undiagnosed Tibia Fracture
sports10 days ago

Red Sox Reliever Whitlock Pitched Through Undiagnosed Tibia Fracture

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock unknowingly pitched through a fractured right tibia during the final month of the 2026 season. Despite the injury, he posted a career-best 1.72 ERA and a perfect 0.00 ERA in September. Imaging revealed the fracture only after Boston’s elimination in the Wild Card series. Whitlock will wear a boot for four to six weeks but does not require surgery and expects to be ready for spring training.

via Boston Herald|
#boston-red-sox#garrett-whitlock#mlb-injuries
NC State Sports Medicine Director Indicted on 32 Sexual Abuse Charges
crime-and-courts26 days ago

NC State Sports Medicine Director Indicted on 32 Sexual Abuse Charges

Robert Murphy Jr., former director of sports medicine at North Carolina State University, has been arrested in Florida and indicted in Wake County on 32 charges, including nine felonies, for sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment. The charges stem from 14 cases involving male athletes between 2016 and 2021. Murphy resigned in 2022 after a civil lawsuit by over 30 former players alleged inappropriate conduct during drug tests and treatments. NC State officials condemned the alleged misconduct, while Murphy’s attorneys disputed the prosecution, citing prior law enforcement conclusions. A conviction for the felony charges carries a maximum sentence of 182 months and mandatory sex offender registration.

via WRAL|
#crime-and-courts#criminal-indictment#nc-state
Science Debunks Recovery Hype: Sleep and Food Beat Ice Baths and Supplements
health-and-fitness1 month ago

Science Debunks Recovery Hype: Sleep and Food Beat Ice Baths and Supplements

Recent analysis indicates that popular post-workout recovery methods like ice baths, compression gear, and supplements often provide minimal physiological benefits or may even hinder long-term muscle growth. While these treatments can reduce perceived soreness, they rarely restore actual muscle function. Experts emphasize that sleep, proper nutrition, and structured training remain the most effective strategies for recovery.

via The Conversation|
#exercise-recovery#health-and-fitness#muscle-soreness
Former NFL Stars Confirm CTE Diagnoses as Studies Reveal Settlement Gaps
sports1 month ago

Former NFL Stars Confirm CTE Diagnoses as Studies Reveal Settlement Gaps

A recent Sports Illustrated interview with ten former NFL players, including four Hall of Famers, reveals widespread acknowledgment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risks. While some players express regret over the league’s financial priorities, others maintain they would play again. Concurrent research highlights that current diagnostic criteria may fail to compensate living players with advanced CTE, and no reliable in-life test for the disease currently exists.

via Sports Illustrated|
#concussions#cte#nfl
Baseball legend Tommy John dies at 83, leaving legacy of career-saving elbow surgery
sports2 months ago

Baseball legend Tommy John dies at 83, leaving legacy of career-saving elbow surgery

Tommy John, the left-handed pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery revolutionized baseball, has died at age 83. His agent confirmed he passed away peacefully in Florida. John’s career spanned 26 seasons, including stints with the White Sox, Dodgers, and Yankees, and he became a four-time All-Star. The procedure that saved his arm, pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe, is now a standard treatment for pitchers and bears John's name.

via The Washington Post|
#mlb#new-york-yankees#obituary
Tommy John, the pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery revolutionized baseball, dies at 83
sports2 months ago

Tommy John, the pitcher whose 1974 elbow surgery revolutionized baseball, dies at 83

Tommy John, the left-handed pitcher who underwent the first successful ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in 1974, has died at age 83. The procedure, now known as 'Tommy John surgery,' has saved countless careers in baseball. John, who pitched for 26 seasons, won 288 games and finished with a 3.34 ERA, passing away at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, after a battle with bladder cancer.

via Fox News|
#mlb#new-york-yankees#obituary
Four practical moves to preserve muscle as you age
health4 months ago

Four practical moves to preserve muscle as you age

Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle, can be slowed or even reversed with four practical steps: progressive resistance training, sufficient protein intake, proper recovery, and consistently challenging muscles with increasing load; research shows older adults can gain muscle mass when training is load-driven and sustained, helping preserve strength and independence.

via The Washington Post|
#aging#exercise#health
Wrist Injuries: Tennis Stars' Hidden Career Threat
sports5 months ago

Wrist Injuries: Tennis Stars' Hidden Career Threat

Wrist injuries are among the most damaging for tennis players because the joint is delicate and central to generating spin and power; Carlos Alcaraz’s April wrist issue has sidelined him through the clay season and Wimbledon, highlighting a broader pattern of wrist problems that can derail careers, with examples like Thiem and Del Potro illustrating the long road to recovery and the psychological hurdle of reintroducing high-velocity shots after injury.

via The New York Times|
#carlos-alcaraz#injury-recovery#sports
Vonn eyes Olympic return after torn ACL as doctors warn of risk
sports8 months ago

Vonn eyes Olympic return after torn ACL as doctors warn of risk

Lindsey Vonn disclosed a complete ACL tear from a crash and still plans to race in the Olympics with a knee brace, but doctors warned that braces can’t replicate the ACL’s stabilizing role—especially in high-speed, high-precision downhill skiing—and there is a real risk of further knee injury amid additional bone bruising and possible meniscal damage. The decision hinges on shared risk assessment between athlete and medical team, and Vonn says she won’t know her readiness until she skis.

via 9News|
#acl-injury#knee-brace#lindsey-vonn