Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew has passed the one-month mark since a heart and kidney transplant with no signs of rejection. Carew tells the American Heart Association News he’s “doing great” since the 13-hour operation on Dec. 16. He’s spent the last week in a rehabilitation center and expects to return home soon.
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Former president George H.W. Bush hospitalized
… was not expected to attend the inauguration of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, in Washington on Friday due to health concerns. Several bouts with illness have kept the 92-year-old out of the spotlight in recent years and he has rarely made …
Cancer cover-up warning
Cover up: Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Penny Egan says all Tasmanians need to remain sun smart and wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Cricketers, tennis players as well as outdoor workers such as farmers and tradies are being reminded to protect against potentially deadly skin cancers.
Buffs add several newcomers to football roster
Five of the newcomers are early high school graduates: receiver Jaylon Jackson, defensive back Isaiah Lewis, quarterback Tyler Lytle, offensive lineman Jake Moretti and defensive end Dante Sparaco. Jackson, from Cedar Hills High School, dealt with injuries during his junior and senior seasons, but is a highly rated prospect.
Seahawks’ Shead dealing with ‘significant’ ACL injury
Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in Saturday’s season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Shead’s knee buckled as he attempted to cover Falcons receiver Taylor Gabriel on a comeback route near the sideline in the third quarter.
Seahawks’ Shead dealing with ‘significant’ ACL injury
Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in Saturday’s season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Shead’s knee buckled as he attempted to cover Falcons receiver Taylor Gabriel on a comeback route near the sideline in the third quarter.
5 Ways to Relax on the Road So You Get Home Rejuvenated
Work and home are a hectic combination, so make the best of it when business takes you away from home. Sometimes life at home can be as hectic as a day at the office — from managing kids’ school activities, to coaching their sports teams, to social engagements and DIY projects around the house.
Aaron Rodgers’ Father Gets Candid About Their Estrangement: ‘Fame Can Change Things’
Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a playoff victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, but there were several important people who were not cheering him on in the stands – his family. In a new profile piece for the New York Times , Rodgers’ father, Ed, spoke out about the rift in his family, that made headlines when his other son, Jordan Rodgers, spoke about it with his now-fiancee JoJo Fletcher on the last season of The Bachelorette.
Lady Vols not alone this season in honoring Pat Summitt
In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, an orange chair labeled for Pat Summitt sits at the end of the Tennessee women’s bench before a game between Tennessee and Baylor in Knoxville, Tenn. In addition to the chair, Tennessee players are wearing commemorative patches on their uniforms to honor Summitt, who died June 28. Other women’s basketball programs without direct connections to Summitt also are finding ways to honor one of the game’s greatest ambassadors in the season after her death.
Fort Payne mom fought cancer with ‘unrivaled determination’
Her husband, Jason Crowder , noticed the swelling in her abdomen was not going down. A radiologist, he examined her and discovered a swollen liver.
Baby Who Underwent Open Heart Surgery Is Calmed by Watching Dallas Cowboys
A Texas 3-month-old who had just undergone her second open-heart surgery couldn’t stop crying even when her mother tried just about everything to soothe her. “Every time we kept going to the doctor, we kept finding out it was worse,” the first-time mother recalled to ABC News.
Goalie nods: Dubnyk goes for Wild in first place showdown with Blackhawks
It was exactly two years ago that a struggling Minnesota Wild team made what seemed to be a desperation trade, acquiring Devan Dubnyk for a third-round draft pick to fix what was at the time disastrous goaltending situation. Dubnyk used the fresh start to turn his career around after a tough finish in Edmonton that saw him bounce around to Nashville and Arizona, and it solidified a position that had become a huge trouble spot for the Wild.
Colorado State Rams: 2016 Season Review
The Colorado State Rams had a decent season, but it could have been better. There were good and bad games, some breakout players, and some surprises.
Michael Bennett needs to be suspended.
As someone who played Dline in highschool I look to Michael Bennett as a really good player and that’s how he garnered my respect. I always thought he was an ass but he could play.
in the Paint: Jordan Non battles back into starting lineup at Forest City
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ACL injury wona t prevent Seahawksa Pugg Robinson from college football
In 14 years of coaching, Hilton Head Island’s B.J. Payne said few injuries have gutted him more than the torn ACL suffered by Dajon “Pugg” Robinson in the Seahawks’ season opener. Covering the second-half kickoff against Whale Branch, Robinson’s right knee somehow got slammed by a teammate’s helmet.
UConn pitcher, 6-year-old linked by cancer fights
In this April 20, 2015 photo released by the University of Connecticut, leukemia patient Grayson Hand, center, bumps fists with UConn baseball coach Jim Penders, left, at a ceremony where he signed an honorary national letter of intent to become part of the UConn baseball team in Storrs, Conn.
UConn pitcher, 6-year-old linked by cancer fights
In this Oct. 31, 2016 photo provided by the Hand family, Grayson Hand, left, poses during a Halloween gathering with UConn pitcher Ryan Radue outside Hand’s home in Sturbridge, Mass. Hand, a leukemia patient, became an honorary member of the University of Connecticut baseball team in 2015, months before Radue also was diagnosed with cancer.
Thundera s annual fundraiser is today
The Thunder, which hosts Greendale at 7 p.m. at the IcePlex in Pleasant Prairie, will holds its annual fundraiser with Beyond the Blue Line Club. This is the sixth fundraiser put on by the team, and the last three have helped an individual family.
Grunenthal Introduces Latin America’s Most Modern Women’s Health Products Plant
Grunenthal, an R&D-driven, privately owned international pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Germany, announced the introduction of its new women’s health products plant today. Grunenthal invested USD 14.5 million to build the 1,150 m 2 hormone plant, which is the company’s center of excellence for hormone production and the most modern in Latin America.
Leyton Orient forward Paul McCallum returns to Portsmouth as a different character
Leyton Orient forward Paul McCallum will return to Portsmouth tomorrow eager to show how far he has come and grown up over the last two years. It was back on January 24 2015 when the striker received a straight red card for Pompey against Southend United in the second match of his loan spell from West Ham United.
Funeral begins for paralyzed detective who forgave shooter
FILE – In this July 5, 2006 file photo, paralyzed New York City police officer Steven McDonald poses with his wife, Patti McDonald at their home in Malverne, N.Y. McDonald, who was paralyzed by a bullet and became an i… . FILE- In this Dec. 10, 1988 file photo, Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, right, meets with paralyzed police officer Steven McDonald at the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Christmas party held at Jimmy Weston’s… .
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PetSmart Teams Up with Houston Rockets to Bring Pet- and Family-Friendly “Rockets Road Jams” to Houston-Area Pets, Pet Parents )–Starting this weekend, Houston-area pet parents can come experience “Rockets Road Jams” at various Houston-area PetSmart stores.
Let’s get some consistency into our attitudes on immigration
Mo Farah having been asked about his omission from the top three in the recent BBC Sports Personality of the Year during his eve of race press conference at Holyrood last weekend, a lively discussion ensued among a group of English journalists immediately afterwards. It is not unusual for those who spend too much time cocooned in any one sport to become a bit precious about their particular favourites and much hypothesis resulted, including the notion, which was by no means dismissed out of hand by those involved in the conversation who clearly did not care who heard what they had to say, that there was a racial element to it.
Protein build-up may trigger inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s and other conditions
… the study found no link between … (Medical Xpress)-A team of researchers working at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and the University College London Institute of Neurology in the U.K. has found what appears to be a correlation …
Former Steeler Kendall Simmons’ NFL career helped him manage life with diabetes
… other products to manage the disease. In 2016, he made more than 25 appearances for Novo Nordisk at diabetes camps, health fairs, children’s hospitals and other events. He discusses his experiences in managing diabetes successfully with the theme …
Assessing Breshad Perriman’s “Rookie” season
… see him play. To add on to it, Perriman was also dealing with the loss of his friend and teammate Tray Walker and the health of his father. For a guy who was essentially entering another rookie season with a ton of pressure already being thrown at …
Perin in tears after tearing knee ligament again
The Genoa goalkeeper, who missed Euro 2016 with a torn ACL, is facing surgery again after sustaining the same injury in his other leg Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin is set to miss the rest of the season after tearing a cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 24-year-old was in tears as he was forced off after just eight minutes of Sunday’s 1-0 Serie A defeat to Roma, having injured himself shortly after making a stunning reaction save to keep out an Edin Dzeko effort.
LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116
… many he was like a savior. He spent two terms in office cultivating that image by passing legislation like universal health care which was to give universal health care coverage while reducing health care costs and by increasing government …
Watch: The beautiful moment Steven Gerrard pays surprise visit to…
Former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard made a young 11-year-old’s dreams come true when he paid a surprise visit to her house. Former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard made a young 11-year-old’s dreams come true when he paid a surprise visit to her house.
If the Browns passed on Carson Wentz, why will they get the QB right this time? Hey, Mary Kay
Hey, Mary Kay: Browns fan since 1958. I was watching this young fella QB for the Eagles.
Ex-NFL player gets clean, now seeks college coach position
A former Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he’s clean and has a degree. Shane Olivea told The Columbus Dispatch he was high every day following his rookie year with the San Diego Chargers.
‘Walking miracle’: NFL star’s 800K addiction
A FORMER Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he’s clean and has a degree. Shane Olivea told The Columbus Dispatch he was high every day following his rookie year with the San Diego Chargers.
Olivea, once signed by Giants, took 125 Vicodin a day in NFL
A former Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he’s clean and has a degree. Shane Olivea told The Columbus Dispatch he was high every day following his rookie year with the San Diego Chargers.
Chad Bettis now cancer-free, prepares for spring training
… area. “I feel really good. Looks like we’re going to be right on schedule for spring training.” His clean bill of health does come with the stipulation that he has to go through routine blood tests every three months or so, just to make sure the …
RememberToSuggestAHead
… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …
Eagle wrestling picks up 2 wins
New Ulm Area downed both BOLD 47-30 and St. Clair/Mankato Loyola 63-14 in a wrestling triangular on Friday at New Ulm High School. The triangular was designated as the TakeDown Cancer night, during which four local businesses donated $5 for every takedown or pin to the Randy Shaver Cancer Foundation for cancer research.
ACL injuries hurting Fresno City womena s basketball team
Three players – sophomore point guard Julia Cuellar, freshman forward Bobbie Henry and freshman guard Isabella Naranjo – are out for the year because of ACL injuries. “The three players we lost played an important role to the success of our team,” Rams coach Brian Tessler said.
Conte confirms Zouma will return for Chelsea in the FA Cup
The Blues defender has been on the long-term injured list for sometime but he will start in the FA Cup match against lower league opposition Kurt Zouma will return for Chelsea against Peterborough United in the FA Cup on Sunday after over 11 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The France international was a regular for his club last season before he was injured against Manchester United in the Premier League, and he’ll return to boost Antonio Conte’s squad on Sunday.
Former Chargers team doctor reaches settlement in Junior Seau case
The California medical board claimed that Seau, in the months before his suicide in 2012, didn’t receive proper care from Dr. David Chao. The former Chargers team doctor accused by the California state medical board of gross negligence for his treatment of Hall of Fame NFL linebacker Junior Seau has reached a settlement with the board, USA Today reported Thursday.