Sports Injuries – Page 18

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From the Australian Open

Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was once widely considered the world’s top hardcourt player, but she has struggled to regain her form after injuries and time away from tennis.

By Matthew Futterman

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ESPN Looks for the Right Tone as the NFL Resumes Games

The broadcast on Saturday was a test of how the networks are going to cover the sport in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field last Monday.

By John Koblin

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Damar Hamlin and the Existential Crisis of ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’

Fans are used to seeing gruesome injuries. But there was no media playbook for what happened to Hamlin.

By Devin Gordon

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Joseph Torg, Doctor Who Fought to Lessen Football Injuries, Dies at 88

Concerned about spinal-cord damage caused by headfirst strikes with helmets, he became a vocal proponent of rules changes.

By Richard Sandomir