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Wounds and injuries

Michael Carrick keen to balance short-term success with building for the future

Manchester United's English interim manager Michael Carrick gesturing on the touchline during the 1-0 English Premier League win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London on April 18, 2026.
Manchester United's English interim manager Michael Carrick gesturing on the touchline during the 1-0 English Premier League win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London on April 18, 2026.

Mikel Arteta in red card rant after Arsenal regain top spot in EPL

Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring the winning goal for Arsenal against Newcastle, to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League from Manchester City.
Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring the winning goal for Arsenal against Newcastle, to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League from Manchester City.

Lamine Yamal out for rest of season with hamstring injury but expected to make World Cup

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Albert Gea

Alcaraz may skip French Open rather than rush injury comeback

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist “give out on a return”.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist “give out on a return”.

Death, trauma, divorce: How impact of traffic accidents in Singapore extends beyond A&E department

Established in 2003 as Singapore’s first dedicated trauma unit, the TTSH Trauma Centre serves as the critical hub for the island’s most complex emergencies.
Established in 2003 as Singapore’s first dedicated trauma unit, the TTSH Trauma Centre serves as the critical hub for the island’s most complex emergencies.

Golf icon Tiger Woods ‘responding well to treatment’ in rehab

Tiger Woods entered rehab following a car crash on March 27 near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home.
Tiger Woods entered rehab following a car crash on March 27 near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home.

France’s Hugo Ekitike out of World Cup with ruptured Achilles – reports

Hugo Ekitike sustained the injury during the 2-0 Champions League quarter-final, second-leg loss to PSG at Anfield on April 14.
Hugo Ekitike sustained the injury during the 2-0 Champions League quarter-final, second-leg loss to PSG at Anfield on April 14.

Suspected gas explosion in South Korea injures 15

Scene of an explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak at a three-story commercial building in Cheongju, South Korea, on April 13.
Scene of an explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak at a three-story commercial building in Cheongju, South Korea, on April 13.

Lindsey Vonn says ‘no regrets’ after Winter Olympic crash and ‘would do it all again’

Lindsey Vonn suffered multiple fractures in her left leg after a high-speed fall during the Olympic downhill in Cortina on Feb 8.
Lindsey Vonn suffered multiple fractures in her left leg after a high-speed fall during the Olympic downhill in Cortina on Feb 8.

Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder rematch carries different vibe after Lakers’ injuries

Luka Doncic sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 139-96 NBA loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be out through at least the end of the regular season.
Luka Doncic sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 139-96 NBA loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be out through at least the end of the regular season.

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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.