Player Health
Top players banned from fitness trackers at Australian Open
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Several top tennis players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, were asked to remove wearable fitness trackers during the Australian Open 2026. The devices, approved by the ITF and tours, are not permitted at Grand Slams. Players expressed frustration, hoping for a policy change to monitor health and performance.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Daniel Robert is out of the hospital and feeling okay after a cardiac event at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. The 31-year-old collapsed on the pitcher's mound following his first bullpen session of the spring.
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NFL draft prospect KC Concepcion had a preventative knee procedure performed last week, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The Texas A&M wide receiver is projected as a first-round pick and expected to be fully recovered by rookie camp.
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent surgery for testicular cancer on Friday, a day after playing in his team's 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The diagnosis came after an NFL drug test detected elevated hCG levels about two weeks ago. Singleton expects to return to the field in the coming weeks.
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Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a temporary leave of absence to return to Sweden for a personal matter, coach Lindy Ruff announced on Friday. Dahlin's fiancée underwent a heart transplant over the summer following a severe health scare. The team has offered full support, with no timetable for his return.