Yao Ming has to wait up to 1 more week before surgery decision on left foot, agent says

September 30th, 2009 Dolphins' QB Pennington will have shoulder surgeryDAVIE, Fla. — Chad Pennington says he'll undergo surgery soon to repair his season-ending shoulder injury, and he'll start rehabilitation before deciding whether to retire or continue his NFL career.

September 23rd, 2009 Yao encouraged by recoveryHOUSTON — Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action — just not next season. "The (X-ray) picture looks good.

September 8th, 2009 Florida's Debose to have season-ending surgeryGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Top-ranked Florida will have to wait a year to see highly touted freshman Andre Debose on the field.

July 30th, 2009 Yankees' Wang has shoulder surgeryST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

July 29th, 2009 Wang to have season-ending shoulder surgeryST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

July 22nd, 2009 Rockets center Yao Ming undergoes foot surgeryHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken bone in his left foot. The team announced the surgery was performed at Memorial Hermann Hospital by Dr.

July 18th, 2009 Yao Ming likely out next seasonHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets thought they had become championship contenders last summer when they acquired Ron Artest to join Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, a pair of perennial All Stars. Less than a year later, the Rockets are rebuilding from scratch with no Artest and no idea when McGrady or Yao will play again.

July 17th, 2009 Yao Ming to have foot surgery, likely to miss yearHOUSTON — Houston center Yao Ming will have surgery on his broken left foot next week and will likely miss all of next season, the latest blow to the Rockets' faltering bid to return to the NBA's elite. The team said Friday that there is no timetable set for the return of the 7-foot-6 Yao, a seven-time All Star, but that he is "expected to be available for the team's training camp in 2010." That camp is in October — 16 months away.

July 17th, 2009 Yao Ming to have foot surgeryHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming will have surgery on his broken left foot next week and the team says he may not be available until the training camp before the 2010-11 season. The Rockets say the 7-foot-6 Yao chose a surgery that will involve a bone graft to promote bone regeneration.

July 17th, 2009 Yao says team purchase does not mean retirementBEIJING — Yao Ming says his purchase of his former team, the financially troubled Shanghai Sharks, was motivated by a desire to help the club that jump-started his career rather than by early retirement plans. The 7-foot-6 Houston Rockets center, currently sidelined with a foot injury, signed an agreement this week to purchase all of the shares of the Sharks team for an undisclosed amount of money.

July 3rd, 2009 Rockets' Yao to wait week before surgery decisionBEIJING — Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. The playing future of the 7-foot-6 Yao is in question amid reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in his foot could keep him out all of next season, and potentially end his career.

July 3rd, 2009 Artest going to LakersHOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night.

July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Basketball star Yao Ming's foot injury continued to make waves after the Houston Rocket's team physician said it could threaten his next season or even his career. Referring to the hairline fracture that has not responded to treatment, the New York Times reported that: "Being 7-foot-6 is not good for your feet.

June 30th, 2009 Yao reportedly could miss season with broken footHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening." Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again.

June 30th, 2009 Reports: Yao may miss seasonHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening." Yahoo! Sports first reported the Rockets and Yao's representatives were concerned the 7-foot-6 All-Star would never play again.