Advanced Search Close Search
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko says feeling in his legs returning after collision with his teammate
Sports
AP

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko says feeling in his legs returning after collision with his teammate

  • AP
  • Updated

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko shares progress in his recovery from a back injury. Lasko collided with a teammate during a game in Frisco, Texas, four weeks ago and fractured his C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko had surgery on June 30. He posted on social media that he has regained some feeling in his legs. He now has sensation from his feet to his knees and some movement in his thighs and back. Lasko was drafted in 2023. He expressed gratitude for the support he's received. He was batting .209 for Midland this season.

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
National News
AP

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

  • By MARIA SHERMAN - AP Music Writer
  • Updated

Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the eighty-three-year-old Simon shared her journey of learning to live with the condition. She had experienced arthritis and underwent joint replacement surgeries, but her mobility continued to decline. After an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, she received the Parkinson's diagnosis. Simon also revealed she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face. Despite health challenges, music has been a solace. She will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008, in August.

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway
Sports
AP

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

  • AP
  • Updated

Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. McGregor said he also suffered meniscus damage in the fight on July 11 that lasted 1:09, comparing it to an injury he suffered in the opposite leg against Holloway in 2013. McGregor’s return to the octagon for the first time in five years came to an abrupt end when he landed awkwardly trying to land a kick in the opening seconds against Holloway. The 38-year-old tried to continue, but the fight was called when he fell to the canvas twice more.

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway
Sports
AP

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

  • AP

Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway. McGregor outlined his play to “Go again” to the final fight of his contract in his post on Instagram. McGregor’s first fight in five years lasted only a little longer than one minute because of a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick on Saturday. McGregor’s return to the octagon was highly anticipated but ended in disappointment when he awkwardly landed on his right knee in the opening seconds.