Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tommy-john-namesake-pioneering-elbow-190630114.htmlLOS ANGELES (AP/WGN) — Tommy John, the first pitcher to successfully return after groundbreaking elbow surgery that was later named after him, has died at the age of 83. He died at his home in Bradenton, Florida, on Saturday night, his agent Mike Maguire told the Associated Press on Sunday. He had been in hospice […]
Aug 16, 2026 7:06 PM
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/g-s1-138941/tommy-john-elbow-surgery-baseball-pitcher-yankees-dodgersThe left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.
Aug 16, 2026 6:58 PM
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tommy-john-namesake-pioneering-elbow-182834728.htmlJohn won 288 games across his 26-year MLB career.
Aug 16, 2026 6:28 PM
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tommy-john-namesake-pioneering-elbow-181923010.htmlTommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.
Aug 16, 2026 6:19 PM
Why Tommy John's MLB legacy is much greater than namesake elbow surgeryhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-tommy-johns-mlb-legacy-180639716.htmlFormer MLB pitcher Tommy John, best known for the revolutionary surgery that bears his name, has died at the age of 83.
Aug 16, 2026 6:06 PM
Tommy John, longtime MLB pitcher and namesake of baseball's most important surgery, dies at 83https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/tommy-john-longtime-mlb-pitcher-and-namesake-of-baseballs-most-important-surgery-dies-at-83-175402764.htmlTommy John and Dr. Frank Jobe changed baseball from an operating room in 1974.
Aug 16, 2026 5:54 PM
Anthony Edwards definitively names one thing he’s better than Michael Jordan athttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-edwards-definitively-names-one-072907543.htmlMinnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards showcased his humility and declared himself better than Michael Jordan while discussing a specific NBA skill. Edwards is one of the most explosive stars in the NBA, with the 25-year-old player firmly establishing himself as one of the best players in the league right now.
Aug 16, 2026 7:29 AM
RGIII Names Caitlin Clark WNBA MVP Favorite Over A’ja Wilsonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rgiii-names-caitlin-clark-wnba-022920659.htmlRobert Griffin III placed Caitlin Clark atop his WNBA MVP rankings, ahead of four-time winner A’ja Wilson and Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles.
Aug 16, 2026 2:29 AM
Iowa State football names team captains for 2026 seasonhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-state-football-names-team-004744220.htmlIowa State football announced its six co-captains for the 2026 season. There were three offensive players and three defensive players selected.
Aug 16, 2026 12:47 AM
Deion Sanders names Colorado football's top position group for 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deion-sanders-names-colorado-footballs-203826370.htmlDeion Sanders called Colorado football's linebackers the best position group on the roster, highlighting transfer Gideon Lampron.
Aug 15, 2026 8:38 PM
R Ashwin names his top 3 Indian Test batters of all time: Virat Kohli makes the cut, India legend ignoredhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/r-ashwin-names-top-3-181847359.htmlFormer Indian spin wizard and CSK legend R Ashwin gave his top three Indian batters of all time, and while Kohli gets the cut, one legend doesn't.
Aug 15, 2026 6:18 PM
Barcelona without Pedri and Gavi for friendly clash against FC Basel as Hansi Flick names squadhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-without-pedri-gavi-friendly-170148947.htmlThere are 24 players heading to Switzerland.
Aug 15, 2026 5:01 PM
Klint Kubiak names 3 undrafted free agent standouts in preseason against Arizona Cardinalshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/klint-kubiak-names-3-undrafted-140000933.htmlAn edge rusher and two wideouts get a shoutout from coach
Aug 15, 2026 2:00 PM
Cavaliers predicted to miss out on Peyton Watson, sign $46M ex-Warriors NBA championhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cavaliers-predicted-miss-peyton-watson-154954881.htmlThe Cleveland Cavaliers have two names left to potentially sign this offseason. It looks if they don't get one, the other one will be their top priority to round out the summer.
Aug 19, 2026 3:49 PM
Report: 33-year-old Spanish forward is not a target for Barcelonahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-33-old-spanish-forward-080000683.htmlBarcelona’s search for a new striker continues to generate several names, but one of the players recently linked with a move to the club is not under consideration.According to transfer journalist M...
Aug 19, 2026 8:00 AM
America’s brands lose their magichttps://www.ft.com/content/59ed10fc-0e58-454c-9f93-d4d258ccfd9c?syn-25a6b1a6=1From mayonnaise to toothpaste, US household names are being undercut by own labels and outshone by insurgents
Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM
Heat Predicted to Land 6-Time NBA All-Star Despite Major Financial Hurdlehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heat-predicted-land-6-time-020407400.htmlThe Miami Heat are predicted to land one of the biggest names still available in NBA free agency despite facing a major financial hurdle. The post Heat Predicted to Land 6-Time NBA All-Star Despite Major Financial Hurdle appeared first on HEAVY.
Aug 19, 2026 2:04 AM
Longhorns Daily News: Four Texas football players earn AP All-American preseason nodshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longhorns-daily-news-four-texas-015757655.htmlFour Texas football players found their names on this season’s AP All-America preseason team. That includes offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, wide receiver Cam Coleman, linebacker Rasheem Biles, and edge rusher Colin Simmons—all of whom have become familiar names listed on this season’s preseason watch list cohorts so far. All four Texas players were named to […]
Aug 19, 2026 1:57 AM
Travis Kelce partners with Publicis Sports to launch NIL activationhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/travis-kelce-partners-publicis-sports-201616638.htmlOne of the NFL’s biggest names is getting into the NIL game. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is joining forces with Publicis Sports to launch a new activation, they said in a joint announcement Tuesday. Kelce and his agency, 3 Arts Sports, are partnering with Publicis to launch Tekta, which will act as […]
Aug 18, 2026 8:16 PM
Bruno Guimaraes explains leaving Newcastle United for Arsenalhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bruno-guimaraes-explains-leaving-newcastle-171500505.htmlBruno Guimaraes believes he gave his best for Newcastle United before leaving the club to join Arsenal, as he looks to pursue greater success.The midfielder was one of the first names on the team shee...
Aug 18, 2026 5:15 PM