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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Jordan Spieth groans in agony and forced to pull out of Travelers Championship with injury
JORDAN SPIETH let out an ear-piercing groan as his Travelers Championship hopes ended with agonising injury at the 13th hole. The three-time Major winner withdrew from the £15million tournament amid what he called "weird circumstances" on day one. 3 3 The ex-World No.1 revealed his back had earlier locked up. The 31-year-old did all he could to battle on, having never pulled out of a tournament before. But after struggling to five-over after 12 holes, he accompanied his 13th tee shot with a cry of pain that meant enough was enough. So the Ryder Cup star had to exit early from the final Signature Event of the season at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Spieth hitched a ride on a buggy to depart the scene. Earlier in the round he was spotted using a muscle massager on his upper back. But he explained his body had started to lock up even before that - during a warm-up on the ranges. Spieth was still keen to give the tournament a go as it's a no-cut event with extra FedExCup points at stake. 3 And he said after his unfortunate early ending: "Everything was great in my gym session, and I've been very, very excited to go out and play. "Things have been getting better and better, and then my right scap [scapula on the upper back] just kind of locked — like tightened midway through the warm-up." Watch Bob MacIntyre's classy reaction after JJ Spaun holes winning putt at US Open Spieth said the problem moved up "all of a sudden" - then was all across his back. He ended his practice 30 minute early for treatment from a physio before starting the opening round. Spieth explained his loud near-grunt of anguish by saying his 13th tee shot "legitimately really hurt". It meant he was "not going to be able to make a backswing that's even useful, and that's what happened on the [earlier] bunker shot." The Texan has just returned from wrist surgery but insisted his new injury was a surprise. Spieth began the event at 37th in the season's rankings - knowing that the top 70 in early August go into the FedExCup Playoffs and the top 50 make next year's Signature Events. He said his new setback was "incredibly frustrating" as he went into the Travelers Championship "very confident". Spieth added:" Everything I had done in practice and the pro-am showed me it's going to be a really good event. "It's just a very weird circumstance. It's disappointing ... we're having a baby here in a couple weeks, so I'll have some time off now, obviously, to get healthy. "But hopefully, after a few days, I go through the right process to just get right back to where I was."
Reuters
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Jordan Spieth WDs from Travelers with neck/upper back injury
June 19 - Jordan Spieth headed for the clubhouse 12 holes into his opening round at the Travelers Championship on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn., withdrawing due to a neck/upper back injury. Not only does it mark Spieth's first withdrawal after 297 starts on the PGA Tour, he said it was his first time withdrawing "anywhere, at any level." Spieth told reporters that his neck began to lock up on him while he warmed up on the practice range Thursday. He wanted to gut through the situation, given the opportunity of a no-cut, $20 million signature event. But after carding five bogeys and no birdies through 12, Spieth hit his drive at No. 13 and let go of his club while wincing in pain. "I was just going to try to see if I could somehow get through at even," Spieth said. "It's a weird situation with an elevated event and no cut and important points and stuff. It's like, well, what's the downside if I can finish of just finishing even if it's ugly? And then I hit my tee shot on 13, and it legitimately really hurt. "I was walking off that tee, and I'm like, 'If it's even harder to turn, then I'm not going to be able to make a backswing that's even useful,' and that's what happened on the bunker shot. I was like -- it's only going to get worse to finish the round, and it's not worth it. I thought that was the time." Spieth said he doesn't know what caused the neck pain, and it could have been something as simple as sleeping wrong. The three-time major champion, who's risen from the 80s to No. 44 in the Official World Golf Ranking this season, was confident his game was tracking toward another victory very soon. "It's disappointing," he said. "We're having a baby here in a couple weeks, so I'll have some time off now, obviously, to get healthy, but hopefully after a few days I go through the right process to just get right back to where I was." --Field Level Media
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Pacers' Haliburton Appears to Aggravate Lower Leg Injury in Game 5 of NBA Finals
Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton briefly left Game 5 of the NBA Finals for treatment after apparently aggravating an injury to his lower right leg, grabbing at it in obvious discomfort more than once. He played 10:04 of the first quarter Monday, then left for the locker room area and emerged with a wrap on his lower leg. Haliburton checked back into the game with 8:27 left in the first half. The injury – whatever it is – has been an issue for much of the series. Haliburton was clearly limping after Game 2, then said before Game 3 that there wasn't much to discuss. 'I'm fine. Really just a lower leg thing. I'll leave it at that,' Haliburton said. 'I don't think there's anything more to elaborate.' Pacers coach Rick Carlisle revealed earlier in the series that Haliburton has been experiencing some discomfort, though did not sound overly concerned. Haliburton has started all five games in the series. Haliburton came into Monday averaging 17.8 points, 7.5 assists, and six rebounds in the finals. He missed his first four shots of Game 5, appearing to be laboring at times while running or even walking.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'Resilience isn't enough': why the growth of women's football could lead to player burnout
Women's football has exploded onto the global stage. Record-breaking crowds, major sponsorships, elite athletes and huge media deals have transformed the sport into a fast-growing spectacle. Its rise may be inspiring, but behind the success, many players are struggling with the growing physical and mental demands of the modern game. As the game becomes faster and more physically intense, players are expected to deliver top performances across crowded domestic seasons, international tournaments and growing commercial commitments. Recovery windows are shrinking, while the pressure to remain at peak performance only grows. Physiotherapists have already warned that many female players face burnout, overtraining and a rising risk of injuries due to inadequate rest and recovery time. With growing visibility also comes increasing scrutiny. Female players now live under the spotlight of social media, where they are expected not only to perform, but to lead, inspire and remain endlessly positive – often while facing online abuse. Chelsea and England star Fran Kirby has spoken openly about the criticism she has received about her body, especially after injuries or illness when she wasn't at peak fitness. Get your news from actual experts, straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily newsletter to receive all The Conversation UK's latest coverage of news and research, from politics and business to the arts and sciences. 'I get called fat all the time,' she has said, highlighting how online abuse adds another layer of psychological strain that isn't always visible, but can be deeply harmful. Mental health is increasingly part of the conversation around women's football, but real support remains patchy. After the tragic suicide of Sheffield United's 27-year-old midfielder Maddy Cusack in 2023, the FA commissioned a report into mental health support across the Women's Super League (WSL). More players are speaking publicly about the pressures of anxiety, burnout and emotional distress, but access to professional psychological care still depends largely on the resources of individual clubs. For some players, the psychological toll deepens even further after injury. One study found that professional female footballers are nearly twice as likely to experience psychological distress after undergoing surgery. Yet mental health support during injury recovery remains inconsistent across the WSL. Millie Bright's story offers a recent example. The Chelsea and England defender missed much of the 2023-24 season due to injury and, in 2025, withdrew from the England squad citing burnout. She eventually underwent knee surgery and chose to prioritise her rehabilitation over international duty, highlighting the difficult choices players face when balancing physical and emotional wellbeing. Governing bodies and clubs have a crucial role to play in safeguarding players' wellbeing. Yet Uefa has come under fire for putting commercial growth ahead of player welfare with its expansion of the women's Champions League into the new 'Swiss model' format. Instead of facing three opponents twice, teams will now play six different teams during the league phase, splitting those matches home and away. While the extra fixtures may boost visibility and revenue, they also add to an already punishing schedule, heightening the risk of fatigue, injury and burnout for players who are already stretched to the limit. Financial security remains another major challenge. Some WSL players reportedly earn as little as £20,000 a year, forcing many to juggle full-time jobs or academic studies alongside football. For mothers in the game, the demands are even higher, as they manage childcare, training, travel and recovery with little institutional support. Maternity policies remain inconsistent, and many players face intense pressure to return quickly to peak form after pregnancy. Despite these enormous challenges, female players continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience, paving the way for the next generation. But as a 2024 Health in Education Association report notes, resilience alone isn't enough. Without proper investment in both physical and mental health services, the long-term wellbeing and careers of these athletes remain at risk. While mental toughness is often celebrated, research shows that resilience depends heavily on the support structures available. In the WSL, access to mental health care and sports psychology varies dramatically between clubs. The FA has announced plans to make wellbeing and psychology roles mandatory in WSL licensing, which is a positive step. But for many players, consistent, high-quality support remains far from guaranteed. There is no doubt that women's football has finally gained the attention it deserves. But progress must not come at the cost of player welfare. A sustainable future for the sport means investing not just in performance, but in protection: standardised access to physiotherapy, sport psychology and wellbeing professionals for all players, across all clubs. If the game truly wants to thrive long-term, it must create a culture where players aren't just expected to perform, but are supported to rest, recover and speak openly about their mental health – without fear, stigma or consequence. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Helen Owton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canada's Conners withdraws from US Open due to injury
Corey Conners getting treatment on his right arm at the 12th tee in the third round of the US Open (ROSS KINNAIRD) Corey Conners withdrew from the US Open just before Sunday's final round at Oakmont due to injury, the US Golf Association said. The 33-year-old Canadian stood on eight-over par 218 after 54 holes, 12 strokes off the lead, and was to have played alongside New Zealand's Ryan Fox. Advertisement Conners hurt his right arm hacking out of the rough on the 11th hole in Saturday's third round. The world number 21 is listed as playing in next week's PGA Tour signature event, the Travelers Championship. Conners had his best US Open finish last year at Pinehurst when he shared ninth. His only other major top-10 efforts include four over the past six years at the Masters, where he shared eighth in April. js/jc
