British tennis player Cameron Norrie and Czech Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova have both withdrawn from the US Open due to injuries. Norrie, ranked 47th in the ATP, is dealing with a forearm injury while Vondrousova, ranked 18th in the WTA, continues to recover from a hand injury sustained at Wimbledon.
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb will miss three to four months after suffering a broken leg in training. The 21-year-old Norwegian, who impressed in pre-season, was expected to start the season as a regular. Manager Pep Guardiola expressed his disappointment for Bobb, while also confirming that Rodri will miss the season opener against Chelsea and that Kalvin Phillips is close to joining Ipswich on loan.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has brushed aside concerns about a nagging hip injury, stating he is confident and ready to compete at the Cincinnati Open, a crucial tune-up event before the US Open. While the 22-year-old has struggled with the injury since May, he attributes recent setbacks to the intensity of play and is focused on building momentum for the upcoming Grand Slam.
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has traveled to Germany to seek medical advice regarding a potential surgery and to decide on his participation in upcoming Diamond League meetings. Chopra, who won silver at the Paris Olympics despite a groin injury, will be in Germany for at least a month.
Indian table tennis star Sreeja Akula has been ruled out of the upcoming Ultimate Table Tennis season due to a stress fracture. The injury requires six weeks of rest, forcing her to withdraw from the tournament. Akula’s absence is a significant loss for the Jaipur Patriots, who drafted her for the season.
England captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka. The injury occurred while running between the wickets, and Stokes was forced to retire hurt. He is set for a scan to determine the severity of the injury.
Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra, who secured a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is focused on regaining full fitness to improve his performance. He revealed that a groin injury has significantly impacted his training, affecting his throws and speed. However, Chopra remains optimistic about surpassing his current performance once he recovers from the injury.
Lionel Messi will miss his fifth consecutive match for Inter Miami as he continues to recover from a right-ankle injury. The Argentine star suffered the injury during the Copa America final and has yet to return to training with his teammates. Despite his absence, Inter Miami has been performing well, sitting atop the MLS table.
Gianmarco Tamberi, the Italian high jumper who shared gold at the Tokyo Olympics, is facing a potential setback in his bid to defend his title. Tamberi was hospitalized with suspected kidney problems just days before the qualifying event in Paris, casting doubt on his ability to compete.
England will be without opening batter Zak Crawley for the upcoming three-match test series against Sri Lanka due to a fractured right little finger. Crawley sustained the injury during the third test against the West Indies last month. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 14-member squad for the series, which includes a first call-up for middle-order batter Jordan Cox. Seamer Olly Stone also returns to the test squad after a long absence.
