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To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery

CHICAGO (AP) - There is no one like Shohei Ohtani in the major leagues. Just last year, the two-way star took the mound and reached 103.5 mph during spring training with the Los Angeles Angels. It was...

Mar 14, 2024

Tommy John surgery can work once, twice - even 3 1/2 times - for major league pitchers

NEW YORK (AP) - Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom and Walker Buehler found out Tommy John surgery is no longer a rarity but now routine. Pitchers can look to Jonny Venters as they return from a second opera...

Mar 14, 2024

After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

NEW YORK (AP) - Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas developed a procedure that cut recovery time to as little as ...

Mar 14, 2024

Zach Hyman has natural hat trick as Edmonton Oilers rock Washington Capitals 7-2

EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, rolling to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and t...

Mar 13, 2024

MacKinnon, Avalanche rally for 4-3 comeback win over Canucks

VANCOUVER - Valeri Nichushkin scored 30 seconds into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 4-3 comeback victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon ...

Mar 13, 2024

Gustav Nyquist leads red hot Nashville Predators past Winnipeg Jets 4-2

WINNIPEG - Gustav Nyquist scored a goal and an assist as the red-hot Nashville Predators overwhelmed the Jets 4-2 on Wednesday night. Jason Zucker, Filip Forsberg and Kiefer Sherwood also scored as th...

Mar 13, 2024

Jalen Duren has career-high 23 rebounds as Pistons beat Raptors 113-104 for 3rd win in 4

DETROIT (AP) - Jalen Duren had a career-high 23 rebounds along with 24 points and five assists as the Detroit Pistons won three of four games for the first time in nearly two years, beating the Toront...

Mar 13, 2024

Fleury, Team Homan feeling 'settled in' as a rink entering women's curling worlds

It's been a learning process, but Tracy Fleury believes she's found the right answers as part of Rachel Homan's rink. Homan's squad is representing Canada at the world women's curling championships th...

Mar 13, 2024

Drever gets last chance to add hardware at U Sports women's hockey nationals

SASKATOON - Camryn Drever has one last shot at adding to her collection of hardware on the U Sports level. The 23-year-old fifth-year netminder will suit up for her final games with the host Saskatche...

Mar 13, 2024

PWHL Montreal eager to set women's attendance record: 'I don’t want it in Toronto'

MONTREAL - Ann-Rene Desbiens isn't comfortable with Toronto holding the attendance record for a women's hockey game. The goalie for Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team believes the titl...

Mar 13, 2024