Injury

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand hours before their season opener on Thursday. The 22-year-old is expected to miss at least the first two to four weeks of the regular season. Switch-hitter Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A to fill Chourio's spot on the roster.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Scottish five-star eventer Louisa Milne Home is in a stable coma nearly four weeks after suffering a serious head injury during a fall at a British Showjumping competition. The rider has been moved to a neurological ward and is receiving care in Dundee. Her family expressed optimism amid small signs of progress.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair a right forearm strain and ulnar collateral ligament sprain. The Giants announced the news from Scottsdale, Ariz., on Thursday, with the procedure set for next week in Dallas.

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

A CBS Sports analysis argues that the Golden State Warriors should keep Stephen Curry sidelined for the remainder of the season to boost their NBA draft lottery odds. Curry, aged 38, has not played since January 30 due to a legitimate knee injury. The team holds a 33-35 record, sitting ninth in the Western Conference.

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Anaheim Ducks 6-4, with Auston Matthews scoring his first goal in 12 games before suffering a knee injury. The match turned sour after a controversial kneeing penalty on Matthews by Radko Gudas. Teammates expressed regret over not responding to the incident.

March 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Oliver Okuliar, a key forward for Skellefteå, suffered an injury during their 5-2 victory over Linköping but is expected to be fit for the playoffs. The Slovak player collided with an opponent late in the second period and left the game. Team doctor Karin Granberg provided reassuring updates on his condition.