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Wounds and injuries

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Alexander Isak in ‘final stages of rehab’

Liverpool Alexander Isak has been sidelined since mid-December when he fractured a bone in his lower leg and needed ankle surgery following a sliding tackle from Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven during an English Premier League match.
Liverpool Alexander Isak has been sidelined since mid-December when he fractured a bone in his lower leg and needed ankle surgery following a sliding tackle from Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven during an English Premier League match.

Man loses leg to fireworks explosion in Johor

The case is being investigated under Sections 6 and 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.
The case is being investigated under Sections 6 and 8 of the Explosives Act 1957.

3 dead, 3 critically injured in shooting at high school hockey game in Rhode Island

Police stand outside the perimeter around the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Feb 16.
Police stand outside the perimeter around the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Feb 16.

Mikel Arteta concerned over Arsenal’s mounting injury list as they fight on four fronts

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the match, in which his team won the English FA Cup fourth round against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the match, in which his team won the English FA Cup fourth round against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London.

Damian Lillard matches NBA Three-Point Contest mark in injury return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard en route to winning the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb 14, 2026.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard en route to winning the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb 14, 2026.

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris cleared for Winter Olympics slopestyle event after crash

Mark McMorris of Canada competing at the big air event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he won his third straight snowboard bronze in slopestyle.
Mark McMorris of Canada competing at the big air event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he won his third straight snowboard bronze in slopestyle.

Selection calls leading to sleepless nights for Liverpool boss Arne Slot ahead of FA Cup tie

Liverpool manager Arne Slot gesturing during the 1-0 English Premier League win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Feb 11, 2026.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot gesturing during the 1-0 English Premier League win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Feb 11, 2026.

Local actress Jin Yinji, 78, recovering after fall at home

Jin Yinji suffered a fall from the stairs at home in January.
Jin Yinji suffered a fall from the stairs at home in January.

Who decides? Lindsey Vonn crash exposes tensions over athlete autonomy

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 08, 2026. In this screen grab taken from a video shows Lindsey Vonn of United States crashing during the Women's Downhill. REUTERS/IOC/OBS
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 08, 2026. In this screen grab taken from a video shows Lindsey Vonn of United States crashing during the Women's Downhill. REUTERS/IOC/OBS

American skier Lindsey Vonn’s Winter Olympics dream gone in 13 seconds after horror crash

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 08, 2026. Fans react after Lindsey Vonn of United States crashed during the women's downhill REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Downhill - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 08, 2026. Fans react after Lindsey Vonn of United States crashed during the women's downhill REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.