National Hockey League
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6 hours agoMaple Leafs lose top defenseman to injury late in season
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is unlikely to play for the Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury sustained against the Sharks.
Tavares attempted to chase down a long ball he had played ahead of himself, but the situation quickly escalated. Unable to control his momentum, he slipped and collided heavily with the perimeter structure near the pitch.
The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
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"What a good day, and what a stupid accident...again. Five years after [my previous nose break], my nose is f---ed up even worse [laughs]. As you see, it's even more cracked the same direction, and when I touch [my nose], my bones are broken inside."
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The good news is that Balde and Kounde are back, as is Eric. In Frenkie's case, we'll have to wait a little longer; perhaps he can start training next week. We'll take it one step at a time.
Raphinha's absence is a significant blow for Hansi Flick, given how central the Brazilian winger is to the team's attacking structure. In the 15 matches Raphinha has missed this season due to injury or rest, Barcelona have recorded nine wins, five defeats, and one draw - a return that shows a noticeable drop in consistency without him on the pitch.
Nacua's attorney told The Times before the lawsuit was filed that Nacua 'denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms,' and that Nacua would 'pursue all available legal remedies in response to these false and damaging statements.'