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Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford has provided an update on his health following a serious injury sustained during rehearsals for Dancing on Ice. The 37-year-old athlete was forced to withdraw from the show’s final after tearing his abdominal muscles while skating through the legs of professional skater Colin Grafton. In a recent Instagram post, Rutherford revealed that his family has been struggling since the injury, which required surgery. He also shared a collection of graphic photos depicting the severity of his abdominal scar.

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett will miss at least one week due to an upper-body injury sustained during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bennett, who opened the scoring and assisted on another goal in the Panthers’ 3-2 overtime victory, has 41 points in 69 games this season. The injury, initially feared to be more severe, will keep Bennett out of action for Game 3 on Thursday in Tampa.

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, expressed uncertainty about his participation in the upcoming French Open due to ongoing pain from a recent injury. He emphasized that he is not yet in top form and is playing in the Madrid Open solely as a personal sacrifice. Nadal highlighted the importance of playing in Madrid but acknowledged the possibility of not being able to compete at the French Open at 100%. He also stated that he would make every effort to be ready for Paris but ultimately it would depend on his physical condition.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a non-contact lower-body injury at the end of Game 2 against the New York Islanders and is likely to miss the remainder of the first-round series. The Hurricanes currently hold a 2-0 series lead and are favored to advance to the second round, where Pesce could potentially return to the lineup. Pesce is a pending unrestricted free agent who has been a key part of Carolina’s defense for several seasons, averaging around 20 minutes per game. Despite not being considered an elite defenseman, Pesce is highly underrated and plays an effective role in the Hurricanes’ system. His absence will be a blow to the Hurricanes, but they are fortunate to have depth on their blue line to absorb the loss.

Despite frequent injuries that have kept him sidelined during major tournaments, Axar Patel has embraced a relaxed approach. The Delhi Capitals all-rounder, who missed the Asia Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup due to injury, is focused on the present and optimizing his performance rather than pressuring himself for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Rafael Nadal has expressed concerns about his ability to compete in the upcoming French Open due to a lingering muscle injury. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has only played five competitive matches this year and is currently recovering from an injury that has hampered his return to action. Nadal has stated that he will not participate if he does not feel competitive, but remains optimistic about his chances of improving in time for the tournament. However, the Spanish great acknowledges that this could be his last season, adding to the pressure of competing in his favorite tournament.

Manchester City’s Premier League title bid has suffered a setback with the news that star striker Erling Haaland has been ruled out of Thursday’s pivotal match against Brighton. The Norwegian international is nursing a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

A 33-year-old and 38-year-old man were shot on a Bronx street on Tuesday night. The younger victim was shot in the stomach and died at the hospital, while the older victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and is in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made in the incident.

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has undergone a successful surgery on his injured knee that ruled him out of the upcoming Paris Olympics in July-August. The surgery was performed at the Aspetar Hospital in Doha by renowned French orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruno Olory. Sreeshankar, who is a silver medalist at the Asian and Commonwealth Games, sustained the injury during training in Palakkad earlier this month. Despite securing a silver at the Asian Championship in Bangkok with an 8.37m jump, the injury prevented him from competing in the Paris Olympics.

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a precarious position as they prepare for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team’s hopes of a deep playoff run have been dealt a significant blow with the news that star forward Zion Williamson will miss the game due to a lingering hamstring injury.