Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Derrick Lewis blames chronic back problems for UFC 324 stoppage loss to Cortes-Acosta
Derrick Lewis has revealed that a long-standing back condition hampered him during his second-round stoppage loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324 in January, with a rapid 32.5-pound weight gain after the weigh-ins triggering the injury. The heavyweight (29-13) says the same issue has forced him to withdraw from fights on the day on three separate occasions.
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Leclerc crashes out of Q3 at Monaco, reveals deeper Ferrari braking issue
Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix from fourth on the grid after crashing his Ferrari at Tabac on his final Q3 lap. The Monegasque admitted he is also "struggling massively" with an unrelated, persistent braking inconsistency that has plagued him since Canada.
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Injured in training, Balerdi ruled out of World Cup with Argentina
Selected by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup, Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a training injury with the Argentine national team and will be sidelined for a month, according to an Argentine journalist close to the situation. His withdrawal is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming hours.
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Costa takes short-notice Schnell fight before cornering Lopes at UFC White House
Alessandro Costa steps in on less than 10 days' notice to face Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, then flies to Washington to corner Diego Lopes at UFC White House on June 14, hoping a second straight knockout keeps his team's momentum rolling.
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Matheus Nunes ruled out of Portugal's World Cup warm-up with injury concern
Manchester City full-back Matheus Nunes has been ruled out of Portugal's opening World Cup warm-up against Chile after coach Roberto Martinez confirmed he is not yet fit to train.
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Lennart Karl, Bayern's Breakthrough Star, Out of 2026 World Cup with Thigh Injury
The 18-year-old German winger, who has had a breakout season at Bayern Munich, suffered a left thigh tear during training and has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup. He will be replaced in the squad by Assan Ouedraogo.
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Rodri reveals he feared he would never play for Manchester City again after ACL injury
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has opened up on the mental and physical toll of his seven-month absence following an ACL tear suffered against Arsenal in September 2024, admitting he doubted whether he would ever play competitive football again.
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Ferrari's Fred Vasseur misses Monaco GP Saturday for medical observation
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur will not attend Saturday's Monaco Grand Prix after being kept under observation at a local medical facility. Deputy team principal Jerome d'Ambrosio is expected to cover his trackside duties for final practice and qualifying.
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Scaloni says Messi is training with Argentina squad and could feature in warm-up matches
Lionel Messi is recovering well from the muscle strain he suffered during Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia Union and may play a part in Argentina's final World Cup friendlies against Honduras and Iceland.
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Ancelotti announces possible return of Neymar to group training next week
Absent from the Brazil squad since October 2023 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Neymar could rejoin the Brazilian group as early as next week if his MRI scan proves conclusive, according to Carlo Ancelotti.
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Messi vows to play 'until I can't anymore' as injury clouds World Cup preparations
Lionel Messi, turning 39 this month and facing what is widely expected to be his final World Cup, says he will keep playing as long as his body allows — though a hamstring problem has disrupted his build-up to the 2026 tournament.
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Richards ruled out as USA face Germany in final World Cup warm-up at Soldier Field
Chris Richards, the United States' first-choice centre back, will miss Saturday's pre-tournament friendly against Germany at Soldier Field after damaging ankle ligaments last month, leaving coach Mauricio Pochettino short of his most important defender ahead of the World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Kane will be managed carefully through England's World Cup campaign
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane will not be required to play every minute of England's World Cup campaign this summer, with the Bayern Munich striker set to receive just 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly against New Zealand.
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Stuart Hogg starts for Montpellier against Lyon in first Top 14 appearance since January
Stuart Hogg returns to the starting XV for Montpellier in Saturday's final Top 14 round away to Lyon, his first start in five months after a thigh injury sustained in January. The 33-year-old's comeback coincides with Montpellier's push to secure second place and automatic semi-final qualification.
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Caroline Weir hat-trick fires Scotland to 6-0 win over Israel as Cuthbert suffers knee injury
Caroline Weir scored a hat-trick and created the opener as Scotland thrashed Israel 6-0 in Budapest to strengthen their grip on top spot in Women's World Cup qualifying Group B4, though the victory was tempered by a potentially serious knee injury to Erin Cuthbert.
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Smith backs Murrayfield move to energise Glasgow ahead of URC semi-final against Bulls
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith says playing their United Rugby Championship semi-final at Murrayfield on 6 June will give his side an energy boost, dismissing any concern over the switch from their usual Scotstoun home.
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Mark Bosnich faces surgery after rupturing quadricep at World Cup promotional event
Former Manchester United and Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, 54, ruptured his quadricep while saving a penalty during a celebrity shootout ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He was taken to hospital and has confirmed surgery will be required.
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Eblen rematches Kasanganay for interim PFL middleweight title after van Steenis injury
Costello van Steenis has been forced out of PFL Austin on July 18 with an injury, prompting the PFL to book an interim middleweight title fight between Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
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Mark Bosnich ruptures quadricep saving penalty at World Cup promotional event
Former Manchester United and Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, 54, will require surgery after rupturing his quadricep while saving a penalty during a celebrity shootout ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Tom Clarkson emerges as Leinster's tighthead future as Furlong faces World Cup fitness race
Thomas Clarkson's breakthrough 2024/25 season — 19 Leinster appearances, a URC title, eight Ireland caps and a Lions call-up — has positioned the 26-year-old as the province's long-term answer at tighthead, with Tadhg Furlong's availability for the Rugby World Cup now in doubt.
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