Injury Update
UCF upsets No. 17 Kansas in Big 12 opener as Peterson exits early
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The UCF Knights secured an 81-75 victory over the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks in their Big 12 Conference opener on January 3, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson delivered a strong first half with 23 points but played sparingly in the second due to ongoing injury concerns, contributing to the Jayhawks' late collapse. UCF's Riley Kugel led the way with 19 points, including a crucial three-point play in the final seconds.
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes will miss Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury sustained earlier in the week. The Senators, desperate for playoff positioning, host the matchup with forward Brady Tkachuk in strong form. Betting odds favor Ottawa in the contest.
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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior expressed optimism about Cole Palmer's condition ahead of the Premier League clash with West Ham. The England international, who has faced injury challenges this season, impressed with two assists in a recent Champions League match. Rosenior confirmed Palmer's availability to start on Saturday.
The 14th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes secured a 99-76 victory over Penn State in their Big Ten home opener, but without starting guard Kylie Feuerbach due to an ankle injury. Coach Jan Jensen provided a day-to-day update on Feuerbach following the win. Sophomore Taylor Stremlow stepped up effectively in her absence.
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the remainder of the season following surgery for a lingering lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced on Monday. The 26-year-old had been battling the issue since the preseason and was placed on injured reserve earlier that day. With Kochetkov sidelined, the team will rely on Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen in net.
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, injured in Friday's loss to the St. Louis Blues, will miss the remainder of December and be reevaluated in January. The update comes days after initial reports of his upper-body injury, as the team prioritizes recovery for their points leader.
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San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish expressed uncertainty about returning to the mound following surgery on his right elbow in late October. The 39-year-old, speaking at a charity event, focused on rehab without committing to a comeback. He has three years left on his contract but is ruled out for 2026.
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