Bills CB Terrence McGee returns to practice for first time since having right knee surgeryNovember 26th, 2009 Bills CB McGee back at practice after knee surgeryORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Terrence McGee is practicing for the first time in more than three weeks since having surgery on his right knee, and could play against Miami this weekend.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams has outpatient surgery on left shoulder for torn labrumNovember 24th, 2009 Tar Heels coach Roy Williams has shoulder surgeryCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Roy Williams is recovering after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
Giants LB Michael Boley has knee surgery, LB Bryan Kehl has finger surgeryOctober 6th, 2009 Giants LBs Boley and Kehl undergo surgeryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are dealing with the loss of linebackers Michael Boley and Bryan Kehl, who both had surgery and will sit out this weekend against Oakland.
Houston RHP Moehler has successful surgery on right kneeOctober 5th, 2009 RHP Moehler has knee surgeryHOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander Brian Moehler has had surgery on his right knee. The team said Monday that Moehler should recover for the start of the 2010 season.
Miami QB Chad Pennington to undergo shoulder surgery, waits regarding decision on futureSeptember 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.
Atlanta Dream's top-scorer Chamique Holdsclaw has arthroscopic knee surgeryAugust 27th, 2009 Dream's Holdsclaw has minor knee surgeryATLANTA — Atlanta Dream forward Chamique Holdsclaw is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on her right knee. The team announced Thursday that Holdsclaw had the surgery two days earlier.
Erik Bedard to have another surgery on pitching shoulder, perhaps ending Seattle tenureAugust 13th, 2009 Another shoulder surgery for Erik BedardSEATTLE — Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard is going to have another surgery on his throwing shoulder, all but ending his season and perhaps his time with Seattle. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Wednesday that Bedard will have exploratory surgery on Friday in Los Angeles with Dr.
Bills LB DiGiorgio will miss season after having knee surgery to repair bone damageJuly 25th, 2009 Bills LB DiGiorgio to miss season with knee injuryPITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills linebacker John DiGiorgio will miss the season after having surgery to repair bone damage in his right knee.
Nationals' LHP Scott Olsen undergoes surgery to repair torn labrum in left shoulderJuly 24th, 2009 Nats' Olsen undergoes left shoulder surgeryWASHINGTON — Nationals left-hander Scott Olsen underwent surgery Thursday to repair a small labrum tear in his left shoulder. The 25-year-old Olsen, who was scratched from two starts in the past week because of persistent back muscle tightness, was diagnosed with the shoulder injury after an examination Monday by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews.
Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan has knee surgery, slowing recovery from shoulder injuryJuly 23rd, 2009 Blue Jays RHP McGowan has knee surgeryTORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan had surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his right knee earlier this month, the latest setback on his recovery from shoulder surgery. McGowan, who was not pitched for Toronto this season, hurt his knee while doing conditioning drills in Florida and had surgery July 9.
Pirates' Yates has elbow surgery, will miss rest of seasonJuly 16th, 2009 Pirates' Yates has elbow surgeryPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tyler Yates has undergone right elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Yates, out since mid-May, isn't expected to resume throwing for five to six months.
Detroit Shock F Plenette Pierson out for rest of season after successful shoulder surgeryJune 24th, 2009 Shock F Pierson out for season after surgeryAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Detroit Shock forward Plenette Pierson is expected to be out for the rest of the season after shoulder surgery.
Bruins D Andrew Ference has successful surgery on abdomen, groinJune 18th, 2009 Bruins D Ference has successful abdominal surgeryBOSTON — The Boston Bruins say defenseman Andrew Ference has undergone successful surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and a torn groin. Ference's recovery time is estimated at four to six weeks following the surgery Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Report: Favre recently had arthroscopic surgery on ailing shoulderJune 8th, 2009 Report: Favre had surgery on shoulderBrett Favre recently had arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right shoulder, ESPN reported Sunday night, another indication the three-time NFL MVP is considering coming out of retirement. ESPN, citing two anonymous sources, reported that Favre had surgery last month to repair the torn biceps tendon that bothered him late last season with the New York Jets.
Bruins F Krejci has successful hip surgery; out next 4-6 monthsJune 5th, 2009 Bruins Krejci has successful hip surgeryBOSTON — Boston Bruins forward David Krejci's (KRAY-chee's) hip surgery was a success. The Bruins said the surgery took place in New York on Thursday.