Wild defenseman Burns has surgery on shoulder, team says post-concussion symptoms improving

August 22nd, 2009 Power breaks vertebrae, sustains concussionSONOMA, Calif. — Team Penske isn't ready to rule out injured driver Will Power making a return this season.

June 29th, 2009 Texas LB treated for concussion after crashAUSTIN, Texas — An attorney for Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle says the senior was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week. Kindle's attorney, Brian Roark, says the crash happened June 24.

May 9th, 2009 Red Wings' Kopecky might need surgery after fightDETROIT — Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says forward Tomas Kopecky (TAHM'-uhz koh-PEHT'-skee) might need surgery after fighting in the Western Conference semifinals. Holland said on Saturday that initial indications on Kopecky's condition were "not good" and "it appears he'll need surgery" but the team is waiting for a final report.

May 8th, 2009 Shoulder injury sidelines Marlins' SanchezMIAMI — After throwing one final painful pitch, Florida Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez stood behind the mound, barking words in anger, and clutched his surgically repaired shoulder as he talked with a trainer. Then Sanchez trudged off the field.

May 8th, 2009 Wisniewski released from hospitalANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been cleared by doctors and released from an Orange County hospital earlier than the team initially expected.

May 8th, 2009 Marlins' Sanchez leaves game with injuryMIAMI — Right-hander Anibal Sanchez has left the Florida Marlins' game against Atlanta in the fifth inning because of discomfort in his surgically repaired shoulder. Sanchez grabbed his shoulder when the team trainer visited him at the mound and then departed after throwing 71 pitches.

May 3rd, 2009 Smoltz expected to resume throwing soonST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

May 2nd, 2009 Matsuzaka to pitch in minors TuesdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

April 29th, 2009 Flyers captain Richards to have shoulder surgeryPHILADELPHIA — Flyers captain Mike Richards will have surgery this week to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, and also needs surgery on his left shoulder and faces to 10 to 12 weeks of rehabilitation. Richards will have surgery on the right shoulder Friday and then have the left one repaired once he regains motion on his right side.

April 29th, 2009 Indians' Hafner goes on DL with sore shoulderCLEVELAND — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a sore right shoulder, an injury that limited him to 57 games last season. Hafner had surgery on the shoulder last October.

April 24th, 2009 Wild goalie Backstrom has surgery on left hipST. PAUL, Minn. — Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom could be practicing at full speed in 12 weeks after surgery on his left hip turned up less damage than expected.

April 23rd, 2009 Rangers put Benson on DL with elbow tendinitisTORONTO — Texas pitcher Kris Benson found himself in a familiar place Wednesday when the Rangers put him on the 15-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his right elbow. Benson is 1-1 with a 9.00 ERA in two starts after being out of the majors since 2006.

April 22nd, 2009 A-Rod runs bases as rehab continuesTAMPA, Fla. — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez ran the bases Wednesday for the first time since undergoing right hip surgery.

April 22nd, 2009 Hip surgery should have Backstrom healed for campST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild All-Star goalie Niklas Backstrom will have surgery to remove two cysts in his left hip that caused problems with his groin muscles and affected his mechanics in the net this season.

April 22nd, 2009 Risebrough says he was 'shocked' by firingST. PAUL, Minn. — Doug Risebrough ended his run as the Minnesota Wild's general manager with pride and confidence, plus hope his work toward shaping the franchise's foundation would be recognized decades down the road.