Always looking for an edge, some batters stand their ground and let pitches hit them. As Pete Alonso’s wrist injury shows, the downside can be extreme.
Category: Sports Injuries
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Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With No Timetable for Return
Judge, the slugging Yankees outfielder, got an injection to aid healing in his sprained toe. He will be out at least 10 days.
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Yankees Wait for Aaron Judge Injury News After Dodgers Series Win
A strong all-around series against the Dodgers showed the Yankees’ might, but now they will wait to see if Aaron Judge needs a trip to the injured list.
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Should You Use Heat or Ice to Treat a Sports Injury?
Sports physicians have long recommended the R.I.C.E. method — rest, ice, compression, elevation — for muscle injuries, but guidance is changing.
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Damar Hamlin’s Return to Football Looks Almost Normal
The Bills safety participated in drills during the team’s off-season workouts for a second consecutive week and even caught a pass. It was a mundane scene in his surprising return to football.
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Tennis Injuries Present Top Players with Serious Challenges
Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form.
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Injured Rafael Nadal Withdraws From The French Open
Nadal, the Spanish star, has battled a core muscle injury since January and won’t defend his title at the Grand Slam tournament he has won 14 times.
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After a ‘Kill Shot’ to the Eye, a Wrestler Restarts His Life
Rich Perry was an Olympic hopeful when he sustained a gruesome injury at a training camp in 2018. The question now is whether he can ever fully be himself again.
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How Victor Wembanyama Could Fit on the San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs know a thing or two about developing talented big men. But the once-stable franchise hasn’t been good for years.
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How to Treat and Prevent Tennis Elbow
The painful condition isn’t just caused by racket swings, and can sideline you from activity. But a few simple tips can get you back into the game.
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‘Yoga for Jocks’ Keeps Golden State’s Kevon Looney Grounded
Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”