Rabbitohs' Triumph Marred by Triple Hamstring Injury Setback

<p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Ck9zQ" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Ck9zQ.jpg"/> </p> <p> The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be closely monitoring the availability of three players over the weekend as they suffered hamstring injuries on Friday night and had to leave the game. </p> <p> The win for the Rabbitohs was bittersweet as they lost their five-eighth afterwards. Cody Walker , halfback Jamie Humphreys and winger Mikaele Ravalawa due to injuries - this group might miss next week's game against the North Queensland Cowboys . </p> <p> According to NRL Physio , should scans reveal a slight strain, they might miss up to four weeks of play, which would dealt a significant setback to Wayne Bennett who has just received Latrell Mitchell back. </p> <p> Should all three be eliminated for at least Round 6, Jayden Sullivan would shift to the interchange bench from the five-eighth position, whilst Super League recruit Lewis Dodd , which he would make his own NRL In her first-year initiation, she would take over the No. 7 jersey from Humphreys. </p> <p> Fletcher Myers is clearly the substitute for Ravalwava; nonetheless, Tyrone Munro or Alex Johnston could potentially be ready to play. </p> <p> "Just a slight stiffness," Walker mentioned following the game. </p> <p> I’m uncertain about the severity; I’ll have a scan done in the coming few days. It feels relatively mild to me. </p> <p> https://twitter.com/nrlphysio/status/1908129337687355646 </p> <p> The Rabbitohs threesome wasn't the sole group of players to suffer injuries on Friday night, with Sydney Roosters front-rower Lindsay Collins maintaining support for a possible MCL tear. </p> <p> In the previous game, the troubles at the Penrith Panthers Could go on after dropping four successive matches with the hooker Mitch Kenny (shoulder) set to undergo scans and Jack Cole (concussion) ruled out of next week's match due to the NRL 's mandatory 11-day stand-down policy. </p> <p> His absence will see Blaize Talagi accompany Nathan Cleary in the halves, while Luke Sommerton will be the back-up to Kenny if he does spend time on the sidelines. </p>

Rabbitohs' Triumph Marred by Triple Hamstring Injury Setback

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The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be closely monitoring the availability of three players over the weekend as they suffered hamstring injuries on Friday night and had to leave the game. The win f…

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Jalen Brunson Nears Return From Ankle Injury; Knicks Label Him Questionable for Saturday

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Bls8m" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Bls8m.jpg"/> <p> NEW YORK (AP) — After practicing with the team for the first time since injuring his right ankle roughly a month back, Jalen Brunson might rejoin the New York Knicks over the upcoming weekend. </p> <p> The Knicks have listed Brunson as questionable for their game on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. They will also be playing at home against Phoenix on Sunday. </p> <p> Brunson has missed 14 games since then. hurt towards the end of a defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers On March 6, the All-Star point guard had been engaging in solo practice for quite some time. However, the session held on Friday in Atlanta marked his first full-team training since joining them. </p> <p> The Knicks (48-28) have managed an 8-6 record in the absence of Brunson, maintaining their hold on the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings. There are six games left in the regular season for them. </p> <p> ___ </p> <p> AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba </p> <p> The Associated Press </p>

Jalen Brunson Nears Return From Ankle Injury; Knicks Label Him Questionable for Saturday

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NEW YORK (AP) — After practicing with the team for the first time since injuring his right ankle roughly a month back, Jalen Brunson might rejoin the New York Knicks over the upcoming weekend. The …

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Jalen Brunson Edges Closer to Return: Knicks Label Him as Questionable for Saturday

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Bls8m" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Bls8m.jpg"/> <p> NEW YORK (AP) — Following his first practice session with the New York Knicks on Friday, Jalen Brunson might rejoin the team over the weekend. He has been sidelined for roughly a month due to a sprained right ankle. </p> <p> The Knicks have listed Brunson as questionable for their game on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. They will also be playing at home against Phoenix on Sunday. </p> <p> Brunson has missed 14 games since then. hurt towards the end of a defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers On March 6, the All-Star point guard has been conducting solo practices for quite some time. However, the session held on Friday in Atlanta marked his first training with the complete squad. </p> <p> The Knicks (48-28) have managed an 8-6 record in the absence of Brunson, maintaining their hold on third place within the Eastern Conference. There are only six regular-season games left for them. </p> <p> ___ </p> <p> AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba </p> <p> The Associated Press </p>

Jalen Brunson Edges Closer to Return: Knicks Label Him as Questionable for Saturday

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NEW YORK (AP) — Following his first practice session with the New York Knicks on Friday, Jalen Brunson might rejoin the team over the weekend. He has been sidelined for roughly a month due to a spra…

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Isak Injury Update: How Newcastle United's Win Over Brentford Affects Their Forward Line

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CblzZ" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CblzZ.jpg"/> <p> Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak was forced off during Newcastle United’s 2-1 win against Brentford on Wednesday evening because of a groin injury. </p> <p> Isak scored first at St James' Park right as halftime approached, but Bryan Mbuemo equalized for Brentford with a penalty kick in the 66th minute. </p> <p> However, Newcastle sealed the win thanks to Sandro Tonali’s goal, placing Howe’s team in fifth position in the Premier League, just one point below fourth-place Manchester City. </p> <p> Meanwhile, Isak has netted 20 goals in the Premier League this season, but the Swedish forward is currently dealing with a groin problem as Newcastle prepares for their upcoming Premier League game against Leicester City on Monday night. </p> <p> 'In this league, you're characterized by your ability to score goals, and your offensive players must embrace that responsibility,' Howe stated following Newcastle’s victory over Brentford. </p> <div class="factbox"> <h2 class="factbox-title"> Receive daily personalized updates on Arsenal. </h2> <div class="factbox-content"> <p> Start your day by discovering the latest updates about your favorite team in your mailbox each morning with "DIWIDA"'s Football Newsletter. </p> <p> Subscribe to our newsletter Then choose your squad via the link we'll provide, allowing us to customize football updates specifically for you. </p> </div> </div> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CbuX9" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CbuX9.jpg"/> <p> 'I believe Isak has handled that incredibly well since his arrival.' </p> <p> 'It’s not an easy task. I don’t believe this was one of his best performances, and I’m sure he won’t be shocked hearing my opinion. However, he managed to find himself in the perfect spot when needed. Perhaps he had some fortune with how he finished, yet he has been reliably finding those key positions every time.' </p> <p> 'I believe that on a different day, he might have scored additional goals, but I don't think he was completely fit. This is why we decided to take him off.' </p> <p> We're hoping it isn't anything major, but he just wasn't at full strength in his groin area. His movements were slightly hesitant, which is why we decided to take him out. </p> <p> Howe also disclosed that Kieran Tierney, who was replaced near the end of the match against Brentford, is dealing with a groin issue as well. </p> <p> "He mentioned it felt similar to a cramping sensation in his groin," Howe stated. </p> <p> 'We're hoping it's not too serious, but that's the concern for now. We've got some minor issues, and we simply wish they aren't anything grave. Our team roster is quite limited as evident from our substitutes' bench, so we cannot risk getting any additional players injured.' </p> <p class=""> <strong> To find more tales similar to this, check our sport page </strong> . </p> <p class=""> <strong> Stay updated with "DIWIDA" | Sport for the most recent news on <strong> Facebook , </strong> Twitter and Instagram </strong> . </p> <p> Interested in receiving customized updates about your team? Subscribe to "DIWIDA"'s Soccer newsletter and let us know which club you're rooting for. </p>

Isak Injury Update: How Newcastle United's Win Over Brentford Affects Their Forward Line

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Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak was forced off during Newcastle United’s 2-1 win against Brentford on Wednesday evening because of a groin injury. Isak scored first at St James'…

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Bellamy Tight-Lipped as Mountain Returns

<p> Storm surged into premiership contention following a dominant Round 1 victory over Parramatta, extending the legendary coach's record of winning all Opening Nights across 22 seasons. However, they had a Week 2 bye, a situation Bellamy admitted was "far from perfect." </p> <p> However, they might have the chance to bring back monster prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for their match against the Panthers. Despite this possibility, Bellamy remained non-committal about whether he would include the Kiwi player, who sat out last year’s final due to suspension, considering how little game time he had before the start of the season. </p> <p> After being included as one of the reserves in Bellamy’s 22-player roster, Asofa-Solomona was allowed to participate following clearance from any potential suspension due to an alleged hip-drop tackle during his comeback match in the Queensland Cup. </p> <p> "He’s ready to go. He hasn’t had many opportunities to play football this season due to the suspension, but we’ll keep an eye on how things unfold today," Bellamy commented during his team’s last practice session of the week on Wednesday. </p> <p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BcJHs" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BcJHs.jpg"/> </p> <p> I typically don't enter training sessions with an abundance of plans because unexpected things often occur. </p> <p> We'll observe his progress through that, watch how the rest of the team manages as well, and then make our choice accordingly. </p> <p> Bellamy acknowledged that a concerning head injury was the reason for the absenteeism of key player Will Warbrick, who plays as a winger. </p> <p> "He has a slight concussion, which made him feel quite off; that's the primary concern," he stated. </p> <p> I'm not entirely certain whether he would have passed the HIA test, but as it turned out, he wasn't feeling well at the end of the day, so we decided to leave him out. </p> <p> The sole factor stopping Storm from fielding their best team for the match is the lack of Warbrick, with Grant Anderson set to take his place instead. </p> <p> Meanwhile, Penrith has seen five players depart from their original grand final lineup, notably losing key player Jarome Luai. Now, 21-year-old Jack Cole will join forces with superstar Nathan Cleary in the halves. </p> <p> So far, their nascent partnership has yielded varied outcomes, starting with a victory in the first round against Cronulla in Las Vegas, followed by an unexpected defeat to the Roosters after the team had heavily lost to the Broncos the previous week. </p> <p> In Round 1, Melbourne trounced the Eels with an impressive score of 56 points. They have also emerged victorious in eight out of their last nine matches against the Panthers at AAMI Park. </p> <p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BcHgY" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BcHgY.jpg"/> </p> <p> However, after enduring the agony of last year’s 14-6 grand final loss, which marked Penrith’s fifth consecutive grand final appearance, Bellamy understands that Ivan Cleary’s team shouldn’t be dismissed. </p> <p> "I reckon you might be taken aback by the outcome once you check out what went down in round 1," Bellamy commented regarding the Panthers' defeat from the previous week. </p> <p> But of course, everyone understands in sports…upsets occur. </p> <p> It was clearly not optimal for Penrith, but they have made it to the last five grand finals and they know what it takes to secure victory. </p> <p> We expect them to arrive here tomorrow evening acting in that manner. </p> <p> Even when they perform poorly – you have to acknowledge the Roosters... however, the Panthers know how to secure victories, and they might be even more determined following last week’s outcome. </p> <p> They understand their strengths and focus on those areas, which means we can expect them to approach things this way tomorrow evening, particularly following last week’s performance. </p>

Bellamy Tight-Lipped as Mountain Returns

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Blue Jays reliever Brendon Little avoids serious injury, available vs. Orioles

<p> The Toronto Blue Jays got good news regarding one of their relievers. </p> <p> Lefty Brendon Little, who left Friday’s game with a left lat cramp after just 11 pitches, did not need imaging and could pitch Saturday if needed, Jays manager John Schneider said, according to DIWIDA’s Ben Nicholson-Smith . </p> <p> The 28-year-old is one of only two southpaws in Toronto’s bullpen alongside Richard Lovelady. </p> <p> Little tossed a 3.74 ERA while striking out 36 batters in 45.2 innings during the 2024 season for the Blue Jays. </p> <p> Toronto hosts Baltimore in the third game of the series, with first pitch at 3:07 p.m. ET on DIWIDA. </p> <div class="br-related-links__cont"> <div class="br-related-links br-body"> <div class="br-related-links-heading"> More from DIWIDA </div> <div class="br-related-links-wrapper"> <p> <div class="related-links-container-inner"> <div class="br-related-links-thumbnail first"> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BSzCT" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BSzCT.jpg"/> </div> <div class="br-related-links-title first"> Blue Jays LHP Brendon Little leaves with apparent injury vs. Orioles </div> </div> </p> <p> <div class="related-links-container-inner"> <div class="br-related-links-thumbnail second"> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BT6HH" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BT6HH.jpg"/> </div> <div class="br-related-links-title second"> The Blue Jays, looking for any small advantage, dominate the Orioles. </div> </div> </p> </div> </div> </div>

Blue Jays reliever Brendon Little avoids serious injury, available vs. Orioles

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The Toronto Blue Jays got good news regarding one of their relievers. Lefty Brendon Little, who left Friday’s game with a left lat cramp after just 11 pitches, did not need imaging and could pitc…

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