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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter returned to practice wearing a cast on his right wrist and says he plans to play versus the Titans, treating the injury as minor after injuring it while trying to punch out a ball in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month injury layoff with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul (6-4, 6-3, 6-4) to reach the US Open quarterfinals. In his fourth competitive singles match back, he has dropped just one set en route to the last eight, with a potential clash against Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas looming. His win extends his majors streak to 18 and suggests his wrist is holding up as he presses his comeback.
Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a four-and-a-half-month wrist injury to reach the US Open third round, defeating Jaime Faria in four sets after a prior three-set win over Roman Safiullin. He says his forehand feels normal and is using the comeback to test his body, while signaling plans for longer breaks in the future—possibly one to two months—though he remains focused on defending his title and will face Wu Yibing in the Round of 32.
Andy Roddick says Carlos Alcaraz has found a serving rhythm and is healthier after wrist concerns, noting improved play from the US Open first round to the second; Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, and will face Wu Yibing in the third round as he pursues another title.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition at the US Open, teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles while continuing to manage a wrist issue believed to be tenosynovitis; he wears a compression sleeve, is seeded second, and says he is mentally ready for five-set matches as he leans on his team and his recent practice to regain form.
Mariners infielder Colt Emerson is headed for season-ending surgery on his left wrist, ending his 2026 season and aiming for a spring 2027 return. After signing a near-$95 million extension and debuting in May, Emerson’s major‑league performance was hampered by the wrist issue, prompting the move to the IL and forcing Seattle to rethink its 2027 infield plans.
Carlos Alcaraz says he'll return from a four-month right wrist injury at the 2026 US Open after missing Roland-Garros and Wimbledon; he last played in April, recently won the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam, and remains No. 2 in the ATP rankings, aiming to be a top seed with limited prep time.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return at the US Open after a four-month wrist injury, following a strong start that gave way to injury setbacks; he’s been training in Spain with a forearm sleeve, briefly practiced with Holger Rune, pulled out of Cincinnati, and now eyes a cautious comeback as Sinner claimed world No. 1 in his absence.
Lions center Cade Mays will miss a significant portion of the season after suffering a small wrist fracture. Coach Dan Campbell said he’ll be out for a while, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting an 8-10 week timeline. Mays, a 2022 Panthers draft pick who started 12 games for Carolina last season, was signed by Detroit to upgrade the interior line and will miss time while the team adjusts.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, ending his comeback after not playing since April’s Barcelona Open and causing him to miss Wimbledon and the French Open; he won Cincinnati in 2025 and was using the event to prep for the US Open starting August 30.
Curtis Mead’s Red Sox debut ends early after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch; X-rays are negative and he’s day-to-day with a bruised wrist.
Reds infielder Spencer Steer was placed on the 10-day IL with a right wrist sprain that includes a sheath tear and will wear a splint for about two weeks while aiming to avoid surgery; he’ll need ramp-up time after imaging and hand-specialist evaluation, and Cincinnati recalled Ivan Johnson to fill the roster as the team weighs its deadline moves amid a difficult season.
Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the World Cup after needing wrist surgery for a freak injury sustained while celebrating England's last-16 win over Mexico; he was hospitalized and did not travel back with the squad.
Christopher Bell will race the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono despite a fractured left wrist suffered in last weekend’s Michigan crash, praising the car’s safety features and his gear. Doctors estimate roughly six weeks to heal with no surgery, and Bell says he can drive one-handed enough to shift; Brandon Jones is on standby if needed, and Bell remains committed to Pocono while cautious about upcoming road-course events later this month that may be tougher on the wrist.
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.