Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's upcoming FIFA World Cup matches against Haiti and Scotland due to a grade-two calf strain. The 34-year-old is rehabilitating in New Jersey and aims to be fit for the knockout rounds. Brazil faces pressure after a 1-1 draw in their opener.
A host of stars have gone down with injuries this postseason. For as long as the league resists change, its players will pay the priceShould we just cancel the rest of the NBA playoffs and declare injuries the winner? They’ve already dominated this postseason far more than a team possibly could. The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing without their second-best player, Jalen Williams, after what feels like his 10th hamstring injury. In the series against the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo tore his achilles, and Anthony Edwards gruesomely hyperextended his knee. Wolves’ backup Ayo Dosunmu put up a heroic 43 points in Game 4, then returned to the bench two games later to nurse an injured calf. The Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to a calf strain midway through the series and played entirely without Peyton Watson, who was sidelined by a hamstring strain.Jayson Tatum’s record-quick comeback from an achilles tear was the feelgood story of the season, at least until he hurt his leg, which ruled him out of a vital Game 7 that his Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers’ starting rotation lacks Luka Dončić until further notice and played four of six games against the Houston Rockets without another of their stars, Austin Reaves. The Rockets’ Kevin Durant played 78 of 82 regular season games, then missed every game of the Lakers series but one thanks to a bad knee and a bone bruise in his ankle. We of course had to save the most ridiculous injury for last: Victor Wembanyama was knocked out by the court itself after tripping on a drive and whacking his jaw on the hardwood. (He missed all of one game and wishes he could have missed zero.) Perhaps it was an omen. Continue reading...
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will miss his second consecutive game with a right calf strain for Friday's Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and need one more win to advance. Wagner suffered the injury during Game 4 on Monday. Without Wagner, Paolo Banchero scored 45 points in Game 5, but Detroit's Cade Cunningham also scored 45 in a win.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is questionable for Game 5 of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after suffering a right calf strain in Game 4. Wagner underwent an MRI on Tuesday and his status depends on how the injury responds to treatment. The Magic lead the series 3-1 and can eliminate the top-seeded Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday.
MS Dhoni's highly anticipated return to IPL 2026 action was not to be, as he remained sidelined due to a calf strain. While Dhoni was seen engaging with a robotic dog during practice, fans continue to await his comeback. Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field against Chennai Super Kings.
MS Dhoni is set to return to IPL 2026 action after recovering from a calf strain, with former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin predicting he will play against Mumbai Indians. Dhoni, 44, has been sidelines for CSK's first six matches but participated in wicketkeeping and batting sessions at Wankhede Stadium. He was also spotted interacting with an AI-powered robotic dog named 'Champak' during practice. CSK have won just two of six matches and are placed eighth on the points table.
MS Dhoni, recovering from a calf strain, was seen practicing with an AI-powered robotic dog named Champak at Wankhede Stadium ahead of Chennai Super Kings' clash against Mumbai Indians. The 44-year-old has missed CSK's first six IPL 2026 matches but completed intense wicketkeeping and batting sessions, with former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin predicting Dhoni will definitely play. CSK have won just two of six matches and are placed eighth on the points table.
Chennai Super Kings are preparing to face Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, with the biggest question being whether MS Dhoni will return from a calf strain that has kept him out of the first six matches. Dhoni has been training intensively at the venue, completing nearly 40 minutes of batting and wicketkeeping drills, but a final decision will only be made just before the toss. CSK bowling consultant Eric Simons confirmed Dhoni will only play if both he and the medical staff are fully satisfied with his fitness. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stated Dhoni is "slowly and steadily" regaining full fitness and could return as an Impact Player to manage his workload.
MS Dhoni's return to IPL action remains uncertain as Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026. The veteran cricketer has been recovering from a calf strain that sidelined him for the first six matches of the season. Dhoni completed a 40-minute training session including batting and wicketkeeping drills, but a final decision on his participation will only be made before the toss. CSK bowling consultant Eric Simons stated the decision would depend on Dhoni and the medical staff being fully satisfied with his fitness.
