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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was placed on injured reserve with a minimum four-week absence after injuring his knee at the Olympics, leaving Pittsburgh to navigate a grueling schedule without their leading scorer.
The NFL's ongoing Personal Conduct Policy review of Tyreek Hill remains unresolved as he recovers from a serious knee injury. The probe, prompted by past allegations from Hill's estranged wife, could influence his free agency and, if a violation is found, lead to penalties that might affect his 2026 season.
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, plans to compete in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite a ruptured ACL and a titanium-reconstructed knee, insisting she won’t let fear or safety concerns stop her. Experts caution about the risk of further damage, while mentors and fans praise her grit as she pursues a final, headline-grabbing Olympic run.
U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn completed another training run as the Olympic downhill looms in Cortina d’Ampezzo 2026, saying she’s ready to race despite an injured knee.
Lindsey Vonn disputes a doctor's claim that her ACL wasn’t a fresh tear, saying her ACL is 100% ruptured after a World Cup crash. She’s continued training at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina ahead of the Winter Olympics 2026, posting solid times in two runs, with Sunday’s downhill a possibility and participation in other events yet to be decided.
Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a ruptured ACL and additional knee injuries in January, plans to compete in her fifth Winter Olympics at age 41, aiming to become the oldest Alpine skier at the Games. Medical experts say ACL injuries are serious and typically require surgery plus months of rehab to stabilize the knee, though Vonn has not ruled out surgery. She’s already doing rehab and strength work, with doctors monitoring bone bruising and meniscal damage. A quick return to racing isn’t expected, as the focus remains on safe, smart decisions and knee recovery, though some skiers have raced with ACL injuries by compensating with surrounding muscles.
Shavkat Rakhmonov confirms another knee surgery and postpones his UFC return after being seen with a knee brace and crutches; the 19-0 welterweight had hoped to return in 2026, but his setback pushes that timeline as he vows to come back stronger and chase a belt for Kazakhstan.
Lindsey Vonn’s coach says the 41-year-old remains on track for Milano-Cortina 2026 after a Friday crash that left her with a left knee injury and required an airlift off the course; she sat out Saturday’s final tune-up in Switzerland and is aiming to race in the downhill next weekend, with possible entries in the super-G and team events, despite a tight recovery window and her ongoing Olympic comeback.
Jokic returned from a month-long knee injury to post 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 24 minutes as the Nuggets beat the Clippers. He became the first player in NBA history to record 30-10-5 in under 25 minutes. He said he wasn’t scared to use the knee and reflected on a nerve-wracking rehab process, noting the relief of finally playing again after the longest absence of his career. Denver hosts the top-seeded Thunder next.
Olympic skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in Crans-Montana during a World Cup downhill a week before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games, injuring her knee and prompting an airlift; the race was halted and canceled due to poor visibility, leaving her Olympic participation in doubt as she pursues a comeback after returning from retirement and knee surgery.
American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, 41, was airlifted to hospital after a brutal crash in heavy snow during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, a week before the Winter Olympics; the event was canceled as she received medical treatment, and officials said she is being evaluated to determine whether she can compete in the Games.
Kuminga left with left knee soreness (a minor hyperextension) in the second quarter and did not return as the Warriors lost 123-115 to the Mavericks; Stephen Curry scored 38 with eight 3-pointers, but Golden State couldn’t get enough help after Kuminga’s exit. Dallas leaned on a balanced attack, with Naji Marshall scoring 30 and Cooper Flagg adding 21 points and 11 rebounds to extend their win streak to four. Kuminga had surfaced with a 20-point effort earlier in the week and will be evaluated for an MRI after morning, as Golden State continues to navigate without Jimmy Butler.
Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in the Warriors–Heat game, ending his season and reshaping the Western Conference playoff picture and the February trade deadline; off the floor, he stayed in good humor, joking with teammates as he left the court, a moment Curry and Hield highlighted as a sign of his levity despite the injury.
With Jimmy Butler sidelined by a season-ending ACL tear for the Heat, Steve Kerr said Jonathan Kuminga could re-enter the Warriors’ rotation, signaling a potentially larger bench role as Kuminga’s fit improves without Butler. Kuminga has missed 16 games amid a back injury and ongoing trade rumors, and while Kerr’s comment is notable, it’s unclear if the front office–Kuminga relationship has stabilized enough for a regular rotation role.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler left Monday’s game with a right knee injury; MRI reportedly confirmed a season-ending ACL tear, sidelining Butler for the rest of the season. He logged 17 points in 21 minutes before exiting, and Kerr indicated they’ll wait for official updates as the team assesses their depth without him.