Injuries are a common occurrence in sports and they can have a significant impact on the performance of a team or an individual player. Here are some noteworthy injury updates from the world of sports.
In the NBA, Kevin Durant suffered a hamstring strain during the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Golden State Warriors. He is expected to miss at least two games while he recovers. This is not Durant’s first setback this season as he has already missed several games due to COVID-19 protocols and other injuries.
In football, Liverpool’s captain Jordan Henderson was forced off during their match against Everton due to a groin injury. The extent of his injury is yet to be determined but it could be a major blow for Liverpool who are already struggling with injuries to key players such as Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Tennis star Serena Williams withdrew from her Australian Open semi-final match against Naomi Osaka due to an undisclosed injury. Williams had been battling through pain throughout the tournament but was unable to continue after aggravating her injury during her quarterfinal match.
Meanwhile, in Major League Baseball, pitcher Justin Verlander underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2021 season for the Houston Astros. Verlander won’t be able to pitch until 2022 at the earliest after undergoing this major operation.
These injuries serve as reminders that even top athletes are not immune to getting hurt and that injuries can significantly affect their careers. We wish all these athletes speedy recoveries so they can get back on track soon!