Thatcher Demko, the Vancouver Canucks’ starting goaltender, will miss Game 2 of their opening-round series against the due to injury. His status for the rest of the series is uncertain. Demko played well in Game 1, making 20 saves on 22 shots, but he left the game with an injury and did not practice on Monday. Spencer Martin and Collin Delia will be the Canucks’ options in goal with Demko out.
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Glasner confirmed that defender Rob Holding will miss Wednesday’s match against Newcastle United due to a fresh injury. Holding only recently returned to training after a previous injury but has now suffered another setback. Despite this, Palace is in good spirits following their 5-2 win over West Ham United last weekend. Midfielder Adam Wharton is expected to be available for selection, but Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Marc Guehi, Jefferson Lerma, and Matheus Franca remain sidelined.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that forward Diogo Jota will be out for two weeks due to an injury. Jota made his return from a two-month ligament injury as a substitute in Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Atalanta on April 11 and started in their 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday, scoring a goal. However, he has now sustained a new injury that will sideline him for a crucial part of Liverpool’s Premier League title run-in, including the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday.
Liverpool’s title hopes have been dealt a blow with the news that Diogo Jota will be sidelined for two weeks with an injury. The Portuguese forward had only just returned from a previous injury last week, scoring against Fulham on Saturday. Jota’s latest setback is the only new injury concern for Liverpool, who are still without Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, Conor Bradley, and Joel Matip. The injury will see Jota miss crucial matches for Liverpool, including the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday.
A child at a daycare centre in Perth has been scratched by a needle, prompting an investigation by authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, and the child was taken to hospital for treatment.
Tua Tagovailoa, a former highly sought-after quarterback, faced a unique set of challenges during the 2020 NFL Draft due to injuries and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initial projections, he ultimately landed with the Miami Dolphins as the fifth overall pick, marking a sigh of relief but also igniting immense expectations.
Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is doubtful for the remaining T20I matches against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury sustained during the third T20I. A decision on his availability will be made after reviewing his scans, while Azam Khan has also been ruled out of the series due to a Grade One tear in his right calf muscle. New Zealand, who lost the first T20I but won the third, have leveled the series at 1-1 with two matches remaining in Lahore.
The Boston Bruins played the third period without defenseman Andrew Peeke, who suffered an apparent finger injury. Peeke is a key player for the Bruins, but the team has yet to provide an update on his condition. The Bruins lost the game to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and coach Bruce Montgomery said that the team’s forwards need to step up in the third period.
Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said that they should have an update on defenseman Andrew Peeke’s injury on Tuesday. Peeke was injured late in the second period of Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night and did not return to the game. The Bruins were short-handed on defense in the third period due to Peeke’s absence. Despite the loss, Montgomery praised his team’s defensive effort.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The collision with Donovan Mitchell left Suggs in visible pain, and he was unable to put any weight on his knee. The injury is a significant concern for the Magic, as Suggs is a key defensive player and sets the tone for the team.
