Monthly Archives: March 2018

Joel Embiid will need orbital bone surgery

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid suffered a fractured orbital bone of his left eye which will require surgery in the coming days, the team announced Thursday evening. On top of the orbital injury, Embiid also suffered a concussion and has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol. The Sixers are 42-21 with Embiid starting. With Embiid…
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Cardinals reach deal with Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent relief pitcher Greg Holland reached agreement on a deal, a source close to the situation has informed FanRag Sports. Holland is coming off an All-Star season in which he led the National League with 41 saves as a member of the Colorado Rockies. He finished the 2017 campaign with a 3-6 record and 3.61…
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Nadal could return in Davis Cup

Nadal could be set to make his first appearance in the Davis Cup since featuring in a World Group play-off win over India in 2016. Nadal, 31, has not played competitively since pulling out of his Australian Open quarter-final against Marin Cilic in January. He had planned to play in last month's Acapulco Open before withdrawing, and…
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Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker

On the final day of March, the WBA, WBO, and IBF world heavyweight titles will be at stake at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. British superstar Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) has the WBA and IBF belts, while New Zealand’s Joseph Parker is the WBO champion. Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) holds the WBC…
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Yankees’ Greg Bird to undergo ankle surgery

The Yankees announced Monday afternoon the first baseman will undergo surgery Tuesday to “remove a small broken spur on the outside aspect of his right ankle.” The club said Bird, 25, is expected to rehab for 6-8 weeks before being ready to return. The surgery will be performed by orthopedic specialist, Dr. Martin O’Malley, at…
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Kyrie Irving will undergo “Minimally Invasive” surgery

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving is set to undergo a procedure on his left knee Saturday, per Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Celtics announced Friday that it will be a "minimally invasive procedure to alleviate irritation." Head coach Brad Stevens told reporters Tuesday the point guard wasn't planning to travel with the team during its upcoming four-game road trip in order to get a…
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