The science of sports injuries involves understanding how injuries occur and how they can be prevented and treated. Effective prevention and treatment are crucial for athletes. Sports injuries are a common occurrence among athletes of all levels. Understanding the mechanisms behind these injuries helps in devising effective prevention strategies. Proper training, adequate rest, and using…

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ Matthew Stafford vs. the Lions. Mike McCarthy vs. the Packers. Tyreek Hill vs. the Chiefs. The NFL’s wild-card weekend is all about reunions and some rematches, too. Stafford…

Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle violence against children after detailing the sexual abuse he says he received as a teenager.

The Galaxy have reached agreement with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama to acquire winger Gabriel Pec on a $10-million transfer, the richest in franchise history. The deal, which also includes $1.5 million in incentives, could be announced before players begin reporting for preseason physicals on Saturday. Pec, 22, who will sign as a young designated…

First, the “Board Man” got paid. Then he and the Clippers got a win. Hours after All-Star wing Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year contract extension worth $152.3 million on Wednesday, he scored 29 points as the Clippers slowly awoke to outlast the skidding Toronto Raptors, 126-120, at Crypto.com Arena and improve to 24-13. Leonard’s curving…

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