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    Footballer Savy King undergoes emergency heart surgery after terrifying collapse on pitch

    ANGEL CITY star Savy King had emergency heart surgery after her shocking collapse during an NWSL game last weekKing, 20, fell down during the second half of Friday’s match between the Los Angeles outfit and the Utah Royals at the BMO Stadium in California.Angel City star Savy King had emergency heart surgery after a shocking collapseKing was rushed to hospital and is now recovering wellThe versatile defender received treatment while the rest of the players looked on, visibly shaken.The former USA youth international was ultimately stretchered off after the game was stopped for 10 minutes.Angel City announced the centre-back underwent the operation after doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA determined she had a heart abnormalityKing’s family announced she is currently recovering, and her prognosis “is excellent.Read More on FootballA statement read: “On behalf of our entire family, along with Savy, we have been so moved by the love and support from Angel City players, staff, fans and community, as well as soccer fans across the country.”We are blessed to share Savy is recovering well and we are looking forward to having her home with us soon.”A number of football personalities questioned the decision to continue the game after King’s collapse.USA and Washington Spirit ace Trinity Rodman wrote on her Instagram Stories: “In no world should that game have continued.”Most read in FootballRoyals manager Jimmy Coenraets also believes play should not have resumed.Angel City found the courage to pull through and picked up a 2-0 victory.Goals by Christen Press and Alyssa Thompson sealed the big win for the hosts. More

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    Taiwo Awoniyi placed in induced coma following abdominal injury that could have been fatal to Nottingham Forest star

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery.The 27-year-old went under the knife after sustaining a serious abdominal injury in Forest’s clash with Leicester last Saturday.Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced comaCredit: GETTYThe Nigeria international suffered a nasty abdominal injury in Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City last weekendCredit: ALAMYHe underwent urgent surgery on the potentially fatal injury on MondayCredit: ALAMYAwoniyi suffered the injury after crashing into the post in the 2-2 draw at the City Ground and received immediate medical treatment before playing on.But he’d eventually be forced to leave the pitch, with further assessment discovering he’d need to have urgent surgery.The Nigeria international was rushed to the hospital it was confirmed on Monday and initial signs indicated the surgery had been a success.He had surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, with the rest of the procedure set to be completed on Wednesday.READ MORE ON TAIWO AWONIYIDoctors had hoped to complete the complex procedure on Tuesday but were unable to, which meant that Awoniyi had to be placed in an induced coma.Forest issued a statement shortly after Awoniyi went under the knife but have yet to issue one on his current condition, although he’s understood to be “recovering well” from the ordeal. It read: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well so far following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City. “The seriousness of his injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game, and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first.”Most read in FootballThe statement also addressed owner Evangelos Marinakis’ angry reaction towards manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the end of the game, which they claim was due to his frustration over the handling of Awoniyi’s injury.It continued: “At Nottingham Forest, this principle is not just policy for us; it is the deeply held belief and conviction of our owner. “To Evangelos Marinakis, this isn’t just a football club — it’s family – and he instils that message in all of us.Taiwo Awoniyi left with blood pouring from his face after horror clash with Exeter ace in Forest’s FA Cup frustration”That is why he was so personally and emotionally invested in the situation that unfolded at the City Ground on Sunday.”His reaction was one of deep care, responsibility, and emotional investment in one of our own. “He didn’t just see it as an isolated incident, but as something that reflected the values and unity of the entire team.”In moments like that he demonstrates his leadership, not just through words, but through action and presence. “In the final ten minutes of the game, when he saw our player clearly in discomfort, struggling through visible pain, it became increasingly difficult for him to stay on the sidelines.Read More on The Sun”His deep frustration at seeing our player lying on the ground in severe pain – something no one with genuine care could ignore – triggered him to go onto the pitch.”Awoniyi has made 32 appearances for Forest in all competitions this season, scoring two goals for the East Midlands club. More

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    Ex-Chelsea defender Sam Hutchinson undergoes heart surgery after suffering health complications in League Two clash

    AFC Wimbledon star Sam Hutchinson had heart surgery after suffering complications following a League Two clash against Grimsby.The ex-Chelsea man was taken to hospital after scoring the goal that clinched the Wombles’ place in the play-offs on May 3.Sam Hutchinson had a tight chest during AFC Wimbledon’s 1-0 win over GrimsbyCredit: RexFormer Chelsea star had heart surgery after suffering complicationsThe 35-year-old defensive midfielder played the full 90 minutes of AFC Wimbledon’s 1-0 win at fellow play-off chasers Grimsby.And his close range effort in the 52nd minute secured fifth in the table and a first round promotion play-off clash with Notts County.But Hutchinson was forced to miss the Dons’ first leg 1-0 win on Saturday at Meadow Lane after having heart surgery in London.The former Cobham star complained of chest problems in his post-match interview at Blundell Park.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe said: “To be fair, I felt like rubbish during the game for some reason. I had a really tight chest.”I wanted to come off in the first six minutes but I had to battle on like an old warhorse.”Hutchinson was taken to hospital on the journey back where he was treated and assessed in Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital in Nottingham.A club statement read: “Sam then had a successful procedure at the end of last week in London and he now has a clear return to play plan in place. Most read in FootballHutchinson and Ryan Bertrand on the way to the Chelsea victory parade following their UEFA Champions League and FA Cup victories in May 2012Credit: Getty”Everyone at Wimbledon extends their best wishes to Sam who is now recovering at home with his family. “Hutchinson has played a key part of the team’s success this season.”Whilst he is recovering, Sam continues to have an impact on the squad and we are hopeful we can end the season positively for Sam. “The club would like to place on record their sincere thanks for the support and care provided at Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital in Nottingham, as well as Cleveland Hospital in London.”After coming through the ranks at Chelsea, Hutchinson made just five appearances for the first team between 2007 and 2014.He was loaned out to Nottingham Forest and Vitesse Arnhem during that time before permanently joining Sheffield Wednesday. Hutchinson has had a turbulent career that saw him forced to retire in 2010 after severe knee problems troubled his formative years.Playing as a defender for Chelsea back then, Hutchinson called time on his career at just 21 years old.Read More on The SunBut some 18-months later the former England youth prospect returned to Stamford Bridge following extensive rehab.After eight years at Wednesday, Hutchinson joined Reading where he spent the last two seasons. More

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    ‘It’s gone’ – Tommy Fury hid ‘problem’ injury from his opponent in comeback fight, reveals dad John

    TOMMY FURY suffered another hand injury during his comeback fight against Kenan Hanjalic.Tommy, 26, defeated Hanjalic via unamimous decision on Friday on a bizarre card in Budapest to extend his undefeated streak to 11 fights.Tommy Fury suffered another hand injury against Kenan HanjalicTommy’s hand was “gone” by the end of the third roundTommy’s father John Fury did all he could to hide his son’s injury during the fightTyson Fury’s younger brother had been out of action for over 18 months since his victory over KSI.That was because TNT underwent surgery on his hand and needed time off boxing to fully recover.However, the Mancunian bruiser continued to suffer with the same issue during his fight with Hanjalic.And his father John Fury revealed his son’s hand was “gone” by the end of the third round.Read More on BoxingThat was when the Fury camp decided to do everything it could to hide it and make sure the opposition never found out.John said: “The hand is going to be a problem.”He said to me at the end of the third round, ‘This hand is gone’.”We didn’t want to say too much.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSVictory in Budapest moved Fury to a perfect 11-0Fury paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae-Hague in his post-fight interviewCredit: DAZN”We didn’t want the opposition to know there was a problem.”But again, the kid [Hanjalic] was six fights and five wins. This man was in incredible shape.” Tommy Fury gets back in the ringTommy managed to maintain a stiff upper lip and made it through the six-round affair.The former Love Island contestant went on to call out Jake Paul for a rematch after handing the YouTuber his first ever loss in 2023.Fury dedicated the victory to partner Molly-Mae Hague after the pair had earlier confirmed they had got back together. More

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    Jude Bellingham ‘facing major surgery’ after England and Real Madrid star played through pain for 18 MONTHS

    JUDE BELLINGHAM is set to have surgery a long-standing shoulder problem after playing through 18 months of pain.The Real Madrid star has reportedly delayed going under the knife since dislocating his shoulder a year and a half ago.Jude Bellingham is reportedly set to have surgery on his shoulder this summerThe Real Madrid star has been playing through pain for 18 monthsBut, according to Spanish outlet Marca, “everything points to Bellingham having surgery on his shoulder” this summer.The 21-year-old star fell awkwardly during a clash with Rayo Vallecano in November 2023.He was forced to miss Los Blancos’ next two matches, while also being absent for England’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers.Since, Bellingham has been playing with his shoulder heavily strapped to avoid aggravating the injury.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere were suggestions that the England international would have the surgery after Euro 2024.But, with the Three Lions reaching the final against Spain, there was little in the way of a break before the new LaLiga campaign.Bellingham did miss the first few weeks of this term, after picking up a muscle injury to his lower right leg in pre-season but chose not have his shoulder fixed.Bellingham will be due to play over the summer in the Fifa Club World Cup.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe tournament begins on June 14 and if Madrid make the final, that takes place a month later on July 13.But it is unknown whether he will miss the tournament to go under the knife.New footage ‘shows Jude Bellingham in tense standoff with Ancelotti’ as Real Madrid boss ‘mortally wounded’ by Arsenal Bellingham has faced criticism from Madrid fans in recent weeks.The midfielder was blamed for making a mistake for Barcelona’s opening goal in Madrid’s 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat.He gave the ball away on the half-way line – with his pass intercepted by Barca star and goalscorer Pedri. The Birmingham starlet was later sent off for dissent in the final moments of the match, before it was later overturned a few days later.Madrid remain four points behind Barca in LaLiga, with four games remaining.The two giants face each other in an all-or-nothing El Clasico on Sunday night. More

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    Anthony Joshua to have surgery on injury in worrying delay to comeback fight amid talk of Tyson Fury showdown

    ANTHONY JOSHUA will have to wait to return to the boxing ring after he revealed he is set to undergo surgery.AJ has not fought since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September.Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will being having surgery later this monthCredit: GettyAJ has been ‘unable to punch properly’ since his fight with Daniel Dubois last SeptemberCredit: PAThe two-time heavyweight world champion has not been able to resume full training due to an injury which has left him “unable to punch properly”.And amid fight rumours of a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, Joshua will now be forced to put those plans on hold.Speaking to Dazn, he said: “When do you want me back, people?”I’m trying to get my body right. I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow.READ MORE IN BOXING”A small surgery sometime in May. I’m finalising the details.”That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I’m healed, I will be back.”Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to get Joshua back for June or July, but his injury means those hopes have been dashed.If surgery goes well, the 35-year-old could be in contention to fight at the end of the year.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd Joshua has said he would be more than willing to finally take on the Gypsy King, despite him being dethroned twice by Oleksandr Usyk.Fury himself has been seen back in the gym training with SugarHill Steward after retiring for a fourth time after his second defeat to Usyk.Tyson Fury training TWO TIMES a day as speculation ramps up over £300m comeback fight against Anthony JoshuaOn the prospect of a fight, Joshua told the Daily Mail: “We’ll save that conversation for another time.”I think what we’ll do for the viewers at home is go back over the years and find the same answer for the same question. “Same same, nothing changed.”On his recovery, he added: “My body has been through the works innit. “If I want to be here for the long time I just want to make sure my body is really really good before I get back into the ring. “Sooner than later. I’m still training but I’m just kind of rebuilding.”What it is basically… to be good is not enough in boxing, if you want to be a world champion you’ve got to be great. “Throughout the last year or so, especially my last fight I was good but not great. Read More on The Sun”To be a champion you gotta be ‘on your s***’ basically and I need to step my game up.”Meanwhile, Joshua’s two former rivals Usyk and Dubois are set to face off in an undisputed heavyweight title match in July. More

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    Antonio Rudiger undergoes surgery and set for long lay-off – as Real Madrid ace faces 12-GAME ban for hurling ice at ref

    REAL MADRID star Antonio Rudiger may miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his knee.Rudiger, 32, has been a mainstay for Real since his move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2022 from Chelsea.Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger could be out for two months after knee surgeryCredit: Instagram / toniruedigerRudiger could miss the rest of the season for RealRudiger is facing a lengthy ban for his antics in the Copa del Rey finalThe German threw an ice pack at the refereeHowever, the centre-back had been dealing with “severe” knee pain the last seven months and underwent surgery.Real stated earlier today: “Rudiger has been successfully operated on today for a partial rupture in the external meniscus of his left leg.”The operation went well but the reigning Spanish and European champions may be without the Germany international for the rest of LaLiga’s schedule.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Rudiger will be sidelined for “almost two months”.Read More on FootballThe ex-Chelsea star, though, was in high spirits after surgery as he posted a picture of himself on social media from his hospital bed with a big smile while giving the camera the thumbs up.The defender also suggested he will be back for the summer’s Club World Cup.Rudiger posted on Instagram: “After I have played more than seven month [sic] with severe pain, it was unfortunately unavoidable that I had to undergo a meniscus surgery. “Now I’m finally pain-free again, and the surgery was a success. Thanks to the medical team and especially @guidospiran. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I want to be able to play again as soon as possible as two big tournaments with the Nations League and the Club World Cup are in front of me, but I have to look from week to week now and we will see. “I will do everything I can to make it happen. See you soon and take care of yourselves.”Antonio Rudiger instantly wins over Arsenal fans as former Chelsea defender pays Gunners stars huge complimentNevertheless, Rudiger still faces a lengthy lay-off regardless of how well his rehabilitation goes.That is because of his antics during Saturday’s Copa del Rey final that saw Real losing 3-2 to rivals Barcelona.A raging Rudiger launched an ice pack at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea with just 20 seconds of extra-time remaining after Kylian Mbappe was judged to have fouled Eric Garcia in Madrid’s last attack.When the official came over to the bench to dish out red cards the German had to be held back from confronting him by Ferland Mendy and a member of staff.Rudiger’s public apologyThe ex-Roma star and Lucas Vazquez, both of whom were substituted earlier in the match, were sent off after the latter angrily sprinted on to the pitch.Some reports suggested Rudiger told the ref, “You’re a miscarriage’ and called him a “son of a wh***”.The centre-half issued a public apology after those shocking scenes, which also saw Jude Bellingham getting sent off after the final whistle for “approaching the referee aggressively” and needing “to be restrained by team-mates”.Nevertheless, the former Stuttgart star still faces a mammoth 12-match ban for his behaviour in the Spanish Cup final, which was criticised by Germany sporting director Rudi Voller.Rudiger posted on Sunday: “There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that.Read More on The Sun”We played a very good game from the 2nd half on – After 111 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I did a mistake.”Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I have disappointed last night.” More

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    Tai Woffinden walks for first time after coma as Speedway star reveals horror list of injuries after terrifying crash

    TAI WOFFINDEN is already WALKING just ten days after coming out of a coma following a horror crash.The three-time World Champion has also listed the alarming amount of injuries he sustained in a dreadful speedway pile-up a fortnight ago.Tai Woffinden is incredibly walking again just ten days after his horror crashCredit: SuppliedThe British speedway legend was caught up in a horror accident during a race in PolandCredit: XWoffinden had to be airlifted to hospitalWoffy, 34, was airlifted to hospital in Krosno, Poland and underwent emergency surgery after suffering numerous fractures and a chest injury. He was put in a medically induced coma as he recovered from three major operations.But in a new social media post on Monday, he is seen taking his first steps on a walking frame with wife Faye.He also revealed his full injury list that included a broken back, a double compound right femur fracture and 12 broken ribs.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTWoffinden told fans that he needs more time to absorb the magnitude of his injuries.He said: “Hey guys, turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain’t no joke.“I’m on the mend, but please bear with me for now. I just need a little more time to rest and gather my thoughts. I’ll update you all later on in the week.“Please know how much I appreciate everyone’s love and support from all over the world.”Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWoffinden’s diagnosis Tai Woffinden is walking just ten days after his horror crash and coma.He suffered:Double compound right femur fracture (pinned and bolted)Broken back TH9 plated and screwed to TH8 & TH10Right humerus compound fractureDislocated + smashed right elbow12 broken ribs Punctured lungLeft broken shoulder bladeDislocated left shoulderWoffy added it is “wild typing all that out, think that’s about it.”After flying from Australia to Poland to be by his side, Faye and the speedway icon’s mum Sue penned an emotional message, writing: “Tai has been through more than we can even begin to imagine.”Multiple broken bones, major surgeries, blood transfusions – his body has endured so much. Ex-World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden airlifted to hospital after horrifying crash“And yet, his spirit stays strong. So does our hope. We’re holding on tightly, believing that each day will bring more healing, more strength, and more of him back to us.“The love, kindness, and support we’ve received from all of you has been overwhelming in the most beautiful way. There truly aren’t words to express how deeply grateful we are.“While we hesitate to name individuals for fear of missing anyone, we want to extend our deepest thanks to those who played a part in saving Tai.“To the special person we cannot name, whose quick actions arranged the helicopter to the track so promptly, and to the medical team inside who cared for Tai before he even reached the hospital —you gave him a fighting chance, and we will never forget that.“To Dr. Paweł Jasiński, for organizing every surgery and ensuring Tai has the best possible team. To Rafał Roger Piątek, who has not only been by Tai’s side but also ours through it all. To Basia Karczewska, for her constant support and kindness.“To the incredible doctors and medical team in Rzeszów. To the Stal Rzeszów team, especially Paweł Piskorz and Michał Drymajło your unwavering support means everything.Read More on The Sun“To our family, our friends, and every single person who has reached out, offered help, or simply held us in their thoughts – thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. “Your love has carried us through the darkest moments. We will never forget it.”His wife Faye has flown from Australia to be by his sideCredit: Instagram @fayewoffinden More